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How We Swapped Mangoes for Motorcycles
Without trade deals, our fruit imports would include many fewer mangoes, melons, tomatoes, limes, berries, and watermelons.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Waffles to Pizzas
Weekly Roundup Sunday 9.16.18 What the Waffle House says about a storm… Monday 9.17.18 The new foods that we favor… …
The Problem With Free Pizza
Not knowing what behavioral economists say about “zero,” the Russian Domino’s was surprised by the response to a free pizza promotion.
How the Gender Gap Affects Men’s Health
Another good reason for diminishing the size of the gender gap in Europe is the impact it will have on men’s health and their life expectancy.
When Money Is Not the Best Incentive
Because a fine is supposed to be a deterrent, six Israeli day-care centers were surprised when their late pickup fee had unintended consequences.
How Our Meals Are Changing
Reflecting our new food preferences, what we’ve been eating for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even for dessert has changed.
What the Waffle House Index Says About a Storm
As a leading indicator for business activity during a natural disaster, the color coding for the Waffle House Index provides a handy forecast.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Southwest’s Fares to McDonald’s Wages
Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from free tuition and natural disasters to design discrimination.
Why There’s No Such Thing As Free Tuition
Approved by many of us, free tuition programs like the one at NYU Medical School create misdirected incentives that diminish their success.