Why the Supply of Avocados Could Dip
We could have a problem with our supply of Super Bowl guacamole if Mexico’s pipeline fuel thefts lead to avocado shortages.…
How an Art Heist Is like the Government Shutdown
Whether looking at an art heist, government shutdown negotiations or a soccer shootout, game theory can explain people’s behavior.…
Economic History
Six Facts: What You Always Wanted To Know About Coffee
Our six facts about coffee drinking take us to topics that range from its slosh, to the impact of mug colors, to instant and fresh coffee.…
Quizzes
Econlife Quiz: Do You Know Your Baseball Economics
With the baseball season soon to start, the econlife team is looking at the money, the players, and even the music in our latest quiz.…
e-links
Friday’s e-links
Friday’s e-links: Today we share a podcast from NPR’s “Hidden Brain” on how food is about so much more than satisfying hunger.…
