How Women Surprised Economists

Surprising economists, after pandemic lows, the number of working women in the labor force with young children went up.

The Truck Accident That Released Five Million Bees

Opening a bag of almonds, we can recognize the millions of bees owned by commercial pollinators that made our snack possible.

The Highly Skilled Labor We Rarely Think About

During the 2017 Academy Awards, a reputedly meticulous mistake-proof process was disrupted by a distracted envelope giver. Not just a messenger, the envelope giver was a partner at the prestigious accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Most likely distracted by a tweeted photo…

Where Women Should Work

Ensnared in a patrilineal trap, that constrains potential production, India has many fewer women in the labor force.

When the Women Did the Hunting

Reconsidering archeological evidence from ancient hunter gatherer societies, scientists have been surprising us.

When “Doing Good” Has Unintended Consequences

Although everything about multinationals implementing responsible sourcing sounds beneficial, a closer look reveals its complexities.

The Labor Union Members We See Everyday

Looking at recent Supreme Court cases and the UPS tentative agreement with the Teamsters, we can see the contemporary role of labor unions.

The Hidden Costs of a Heat Wave

With highs averaging 114°F (or so) and the lows closer to 90.4°F, Phoenix, Arizona is setting records. Beyond you and me, those high temperatures affect what we spend on our animals, Heat Wave Spending At the Phoenix Zoo, the demand…

One Totally Unexpected Reason That Beyoncé Makes So Much Money

With music superstars like Beyonce earning a disproportionate amount of industry income, the reason why could be surprising.

Why We Work Less

While our work leisure balance has changed during the past century, the reason for more recreation can be debated.