March Madness College Applications Bump

Citing a correlation, researchers suggest that there is a March Madness applications bump at schools that fare well in the tournament.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Moon Time to Razor Theft

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from lunar time to Daniel Kahneman.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From a Garbage Ban to a Bridge Collapse

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from global warming to ranking happiness.

March 2024 Friday’s e-links: The Fish Doorbell

Concluding our March e-links, I suggest reading about a delightful innovation that is called the fish doorbell.

How a Bridge Collapse Affected Cars, Cruises, and Coal

While the length of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was just 1.6 miles, the cost of its collapse extended around the globe.

When and Where Higher Temperatures Elevate Food Prices

Thinking about the reasons that food prices rise, we can add a cause to our list that might get worse in the future.

The Unintended Consequence of a Garbage Ban

Although Jasper, Indiana’s garbage ban sounded ideal for the environment, it did have unintended consequences.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Small Households to Small Houses

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from feminist basketball to pricey chocolate.

How Caitlin Clark Economics Can Change the NCAA

As March Madness begins, we can keep an eye on Caitlin Clark economics as a phenomenon that can narrow the NCAA gender gap.

The Significance of a Tiny Pineapple

As a dessert or snack for singles households, the new Del Monte Honeyglow mini pineapple is about much more than fruit.