Elaine Schwartz
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Elaine Schwartz has spent her career sharing the interesting side of economics. At the Kent Place School in Summit New Jersey, she was honored with an Endowed Chair in Economics. Just published, her newest book, Degree in a Book: Economics (Arcturus 2023), gives readers a lighthearted look at what definitely is not “the dismal science.” She has also written and updated Econ 101 ½ (Avon Books/Harper Collins 1995) and Economics: Our American Economy (Addison Wesley 1994). In addition, Elaine has articles in the Encyclopedia of New Jersey (Rutgers University Press) and was a featured teacher in the Annenberg/CPB video project “The Economics Classroom.” Beyond the classroom, she has presented Econ 101 ½ talks and led workshops for the Foundation for Teaching Economics, the National Council on Economic Education and for the Concord Coalition. Online for more than a decade. econlife has had one million+ visits.

Why We Should Worry About Our Demand For Sand

Because sand demand includes roads, beach volleyball, glass, concrete, your home’s foundation, and solar panels, we might not have enough.

How Housing Markets Have Downsized

Recovering after the Great Recession, housing markets expanded until they had to shrink in an unexpected way.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Solar Clocks to Mars Trips

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from the 4-day workweek to job names.

March 2024 Friday’s e-links: My New Book

Last updated 3/22/24 Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. I like to think of them as…

Where the 4-Day Workweek Works

Although momentum seems to be moving us toward the 4-day workweek, and recent studies support the shift, still, there are problems.

The Many Sides of New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban

Deciding if plastic bag bans are effective, we can look at the upside and downside in New Jersey and several recent studies.

Why a Job Name Makes a Difference

Seeing males dominate arts award nominees and beyond, we can ask how, where, and when inclusioon initiatives will make a difference.

Preparing Land, Labor, and Capital For Mars

Preparing for a trip to Mars, although most of us assume a technology focus, we are leavng out a crucial consideration.

Why Solar Time Matters

When we “spring ahead” by an hour because of daylight saving time, solar time will offset the impact of the switch.