Where Marijuana Fails the Smell Test

With recreational marijuana legal in more than half of the U.S., one unexpected complaint has begun to multiply.

When Is da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” like Mickey Mouse?

Having become public domain art because of their age, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Vetruvian Man” and Walt Disney’s first Mickey Mouse are similar.

Why We Should Care About Lunar Time

Having standardized time on earth with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), now we need the equivalent for lunar time.

How to Preserve a Helium Reserve

Seeing the U.S. government create and sell a helium reserve, we can ask if government or the market should allocate crucial commodities.

The Unintended Consequences of a Menthol Cigarette Ban

One sure thing about economic policy changes like the Masschusetts menthol cigarette ban is there will be unintended consequences.

Why Marijuana Markets Will Change

More likely than ever before, marijuana regulations.could change during 2024 if the Congress and the DEA agree.

How the Taco Tuesday Fight Ended

Deciding who could invite us to Taco Tuesday was finally legally settled after Taco Bell challenged the owners of the Taco Tuesday trademark.

Do Beer Taxes Make a Difference?

Hoping either to improve our health or elevate revenue, governments levy sin taxes on items like beer with results that economists debate.

Where a Junk Food Tax Will Limit What We Eat

Hoping to encourage healthy eating habits and less obesity, Colombia has a junk food tax on ultra-processed food and sugary drinks.

The Impact of Marijuana Legalization

Citing the increase in marijuana legalization, the Kansas City Federal Reserve quantified its economic and social impact.