Through a Christmas Top Ten list, we can see how economics has the perfect lens for understanding our holiday behavior. Christmas Top Ten List 10. Social Norms Violating a social norm, a grandmother in Wales charges for her holiday meals.…
Why We Won’t Want Another Meatball
Sometimes less is more when you can choose between regular Ikea’s meatballs and one that is the size of a turkey.
What Economists Say About All-You-Can-Eat
Knowing how all-you-can-eat economics explains the benefits of buffets, Red Lobster was surprised by its “Endless Shrimp” problem.
What Buffet Economics Says About All-You-Can-Eat
Looking at the the supply and demand sides of buffet economics, we see how restaurants and diners manage all-you-can-eat.
What Economists Say About Pumpkin Spice
Remembering that economics explains human behavior, we can use its basic conepts to explain pumpkin spice popularity.
Why We Like the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Released at the end of August and available though the fall, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is seasonal for a clever reason.
Six (More) Facts About World Trade
Through our world trade update, we can look at trade partners, states, shipping containers and even giant cranes.
The Chips We Love and Hate
As supply chain problems continue, we will see fewer chips from Doritos and also from the auto manufacturers that need chips for car options.