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Competition
November 1, 2026
As an oligopoly, Campbell's competes by developing new kinds of goldfish that can create surprising manufacturing problems.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Sunk Costs to Spare Parts
Weekly Roundup
October 31, 2026
October 2026 Friday’s e-links: What We Need To Know About What We Eat
e-links
October 30, 2026
When the Never-Ending Cruise Stopped
Behavioral Economics
October 30, 2026
What It’s Nice To Know About BNPL
Behavioral Economics
October 29, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - November 2, 2026
When we compare democracy ranking with free markets ranking, we wind up with a correlation that suggests they are friends.
When the Never-Ending Cruise Stopped
Elaine Schwartz - October 30, 2026
What It’s Nice To Know About BNPL
Elaine Schwartz - October 29, 2026
Why Diners’ Dilemmas Are About More Than Food
Elaine Schwartz - October 28, 2026
What Spare Parts Say About Capitalism
Elaine Schwartz - October 27, 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 - September 1, 2026
I recently saw a traffic sign that said: “Thickly Settled.” Since then, I’ve wondered about its meaning and the word choice: Traffic Signs The […]
How Lights Have Begun to Change Lives
Elaine Schwartz - August 24, 2026
When Stock Markets Have More Losers Than Winners
Elaine Schwartz - July 7, 2026
Why We Can Celebrate Economic Independence On July 4th
Elaine Schwartz - July 5, 2026
Why the Dow Is More Than an Average
Elaine Schwartz - June 24, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - November 1, 2026
As an oligopoly, Campbell's competes by developing new kinds of goldfish that can create surprising manufacturing problems.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Sunk Costs to Spare Parts
Elaine Schwartz - October 31, 2026
When Is AI Like the Steam Engine?
Elaine Schwartz - October 26, 2026
How Airbnb Changed the Rules
Elaine Schwartz - October 25, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: Workweeks and Wealth Taxes
Elaine Schwartz - October 24, 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 - October 30, 2026
Continuing with our October e-links, I recommend a really interesting podcast from New Hampshoire Public Radio on food safety.
October 2026 Friday’s e-links: A Really Good Book
Elaine Schwartz - October 23, 2026
October 2026 Friday’s e-links: A Handy Website
Elaine Schwartz - October 16, 2026