Holiday spending is about more than Mother’s Day when we look at the long list of days, weeks and months that were created to boost a brand or industry.
The Significance of a Baby’s Name
As a signal from parents, popular baby names can convey a quest for individuality as well as a liberal or conservative message.
Weekly News Roundup: From More Smiles to Fewer Avocados
Connecting economics, current events and history, our weekly economic news roundup includes pricey avocados, the usefulness of smiles, and priming the pump.
How We Primed the Pump
When President Trump refers to priming the pump, we can think of the Great Depression, the Great Recession and deficit spending that can fuel the economy.
An Olympics Proposal That Could Make a Match
Although Olympics finance is usually a catastrophe for the host city, the Los Angeles proposal for 2024 could be an exception.
When the Price is Always Right
At two gas stations near Rotterdam, price is constantly changing. Using software that recognizes buying behavior, the retailers try to match the price to the customer. Those who are willing to pay more and those who cannot will each get appropriate price points. Done right, sales rise.…
When a Score is Not About a Game
Told that the House had not waited for CBO scoring results before passing a version of the American Health Care Act, we can ask what they were missing.
The Economics of a Smile
In a list of smiling societies, the U.S. could be close to the top for a surprising reason that relates to immigration and diversity.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Avocado
If your favorite veggie wrap no longer has avocado in it, you can ask your economist to explain avocado prices with supply and demand.
Weekly Economic News Roundup: From New Apples to Old People
Weekly News Roundup Sunday 04.30.17 How to cure the Saudis’ Dutch disease… Monday 05.01.17 Who moves where and why… Tuesday 05.02.17 Where aging creates stress… Wednesday 05.03.17 What a satellite says about the GDP… Thursday 05.04.17 Why we need new apples……
