An Uber economist tells us that people are more likely to schedule a ride during a surge when their cell phone battery is low. Where are we going? To the supply side of Uber. Uber Driver Behavior A typical taxi…
Weekly Roundup: From Less Soda to More Income
Weekly News Roundup Sunday 01.15.17 The tough part of selling marijuana… Monday 01.16.17 When a phone is a bank… Tuesday 01.17.17 How government nudges you away from sugary drinks… Wednesday 01.18.17 Why our paycheck is bigger then we think… Thursday 01.19.17 China’s…
What We Think About Attractive Politicians
Using pictures, voters could identify conservative politicians because attractiveness, economic success and ideology tend to correlate.
Why China Will Make a Better Ballpoint Pen
Until Chinese innovation produces better ballpoint pens, the tips for billions of exports will have to be imported from Germany, Switzerland and Japan.
The Hidden Part of Our Paycheck
While paychecks have increased, the numbers change when we look at all worker compensation ranging from office coffee to health insurance.
Some Sweet (Drink) News From Government
When our sugary drink consumption exceeds federal guidelines, we need to decide how much of a nudge we want from government to reduce what we drink.
Where Phones Pump Money
Kenya’s economic development has been fueled by a mobile banking system that makes it easy to save, send and spend money with a cell phone.
A Marijuana Branding Problem
Soon to become big business, marijuana branding is helped by catchy names but restricted because of trademark constraints.
Weekly Roundup: From the Downside of a Bug to the Upside of Cash
Connecting economics, current events and history, our weekly roundup includes the cost of the minimum wage, a shorter workday and preserving a species.
Girl Scout Cookie Economics
Soon to start their hundredth year, Girl Scout cookie sales will include some new economics and cookies but what you get depends on where you live.
