New Chicago Fed head Austan Goolsbee and a U. of Chicago colleague try to solve the mystery of lagging construction industry productivity.
What We Expect From Online Dating
The closer we look at online dating markets, the more we see differences in the firms, the users, and the attitudes.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Less Water to More Money
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from female filmmakers to new Nigerian money.
February 2023 Friday’s e-links: Why We Need to “Turn Every Page”
Starting our February e-links, I recommend a New York Public Library talk on YouTube from two literary legends.
Why It’s Not Easy to Use Less of the Colorado River
Complicated by centuries of obligations, and conflicts between cities and farmers, Colorado River problems are tough to solve.
Why Federal Spending Cuts Come After Raising the Debt Ceiling
We can look at the federal budget to see why the debt ceiling should be raised before debating federal spending tradeoffs.
What We Need to Know About Our Food’s Carbon Footprint
At Chipotle or Panera Bread, we might see the carbon footprint food labels that are starting to proliferate.
What Money Should Look (and Feel) Like
Perhaps unaware of the criteria for the most functional currency, Nigeria’s new money designers might not have solved its old problems.
What Movie Makers Say About Gender
Looking behind-the-scenes at women in film jobs, a NY Times critic cites progress from rather dismal figures.