A Russian Wheat Story With an Unexpected Ending

The story of a contemporary Russian wheat farmer is rather surprising when we look back at how the Russia economy has changed during the past 120 years.

Why Wedding Tickets Should (or Should Not) Be For Sale

By identifying the moral limits of markets, we can decide what should and should not be sold…like wedding tickets and high grades.

Why We Need Speedy Connections

Looking back at the impact of the telegraph on cotton markets, you can see why a speedy internet affects supply and demand.

How Traffic Lights Relate to Adam Smith

When no traffic lights on the island of Nantucket has created good will among strangers, it also might show the limits of Adam Smith’s laissez-faire.

The Impact of a Bee Sting on Your Big Mac

The market’s message from bee pollination prices has minimized the impact of colony collapse disorder (CCD) on our Big Mac.

The Woman Who Wants a Moon Dust Market

Unless the U.S. government lets a woman in Tennessee keep and then sell her moon dust, it will remain a “priceless” national treasure with unknown value.

All You Need to Know About Doughnuts

Knowing that last Friday was National Doughnut Day, we can thank the inventor that made doughnut mass production possible.

The U.S. Army’s War Against the Vegas Golden Knights

A college and the U.S. Army are trying to prevent the Vegas Golden Knights from getting a trademark. About much more than a hockey team, the dispute involves how much we control our name. The Three Golden Knights As an…

When a Tesla Price Tells Us All We Need To Know

Just by looking at a $35,000 Tesla price, we can decide if Elon Musk is creating luxury vehicles or cars for the masses.

How Much to Regulate Marijuana

The decisions we make about marijuana regulation will shape the role of government, of markets, and even whether we have marijuana-infused wine.