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Weekly Roundup
e-links
April 3, 2026
Beginning our April e-links, we recommend a podcast that provides insight about rising gas prices from a gasoline station owner.
A Robot That Will Make You Go “Holy Guacamole”
Technology
April 3, 2026
When Tradeoffs Don’t Matter
Behavioral Economics
April 2, 2026
Why We Need a Better Trash Can
Behavioral Economics
April 1, 2026
Why the Cost of Coffee Is Tough to Control
Prices
March 31, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - April 2, 2026
As the only state that mandates full service gasoline stations, New Jersey refuses to recognize the the benefits that support self-serve.
Why We Need a Better Trash Can
Elaine Schwartz - April 1, 2026
Why the College Premium Is Debatable
Elaine Schwartz - March 30, 2026
Why Might SUV Demand Soon Plunge?
Elaine Schwartz - March 25, 2026
How Grade Inflation Can Harm a Student
Elaine Schwartz - March 24, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - March 1, 2026
Accordng Baumol's Cost Disease, the reason we pay more to our babysitters is not because they are doing a better job.
Where To Find the AI In Our Lives
Elaine Schwartz - November 30, 2025
The Real Tariff Story
Elaine Schwartz - August 28, 2025
The Island With No Traffic Lights
Elaine Schwartz - July 18, 2025
The Story of a $10 Million Handbag
Elaine Schwartz - July 15, 2025
Elaine Schwartz - February 18, 2026
Looking at S&P 500 history, we can identify the top 10 companies from different decades to see the fabric of the U.S. economy.
Comparing the “Uncool Index” to the S&P
Elaine Schwartz - February 11, 2026
Where a Road Matters
Elaine Schwartz - February 3, 2026
Where Businesses Charge for a Charge
Elaine Schwartz - January 19, 2026
How to Find a Bubble
Elaine Schwartz - January 12, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - April 4, 2026
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from coffee prices to the college premium.
A Robot That Will Make You Go “Holy Guacamole”
Elaine Schwartz - April 3, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Ferraris to Gas Prices
Elaine Schwartz - March 28, 2026
How Has Persian Gulf Wealth Adjusted to the Iran War?
Elaine Schwartz - March 27, 2026
Just Ask Jenna Looks at Knockoffs
Elaine Schwartz - March 26, 2026
econguest - January 11, 2026
Whether looking at toys or travel and a slew of other topics, our econlife 2025 Holiday Quiz has some surprises.
Econlife Quiz: Halloween
econguest - November 2, 2025
Econlife Quiz: Holidays
econguest - July 2, 2025
Elaine Schwartz - April 3, 2026
Beginning our April e-links, we recommend a podcast that provides insight about rising gas prices from a gasoline station owner.
March 2026 Friday’s e-links: The Longest Escalator
Elaine Schwartz - March 27, 2026
March 2026 Friday’s e-links: Duke Basketball Tickets
Elaine Schwartz - March 20, 2026
