Our Posts Roundup Sunday 12.14.14 The mystery of the missing magazines…more Monday 12.15.14 Where Italian needs a connection…more Tuesday 12.16.14 Which movie stars live longer…more Wednesday 12.17.14 The Christmas music list that keeps repeating…more Thursday 12.18.14 How a signature…
Why Russians Are Rushin’ to Buy Porsches
Rather than saving during tough economic times, the Russians are spending because the ruble is displaying fewer characteristics of money.
The Dow of Christmas Music
Like the Dow Industrial Average, the list of top Christmas music from Spotify, iHeartMedia and Billboard compose a large market that is big business.
Why Academy Award Winners Might Live Longer
Relating income inequality to the stress felt by low status Bolivian Tsimane men and academy award losers, researchers said that stress that harms health.
Italy and the EU: An Internet Story
Looking at internet connectivity as a part of the EU’s information infrastructure, we can see how Italy is behind and reflects member nation contrasts.
Explaining Why Doctors’ Waiting Rooms Have Old Magazines
While the BMJ has some fun with a study of disappearing waiting room magazines, an economist could use the tragedy of the commons to explain why.
Weekly Roundup: From Potato Chips to Pregnancy
Our Posts Roundup Sunday 12.07.14 Innovative potato stories…more Monday 12.08.14 The pregnant UPS lady who sued her boss…more Tuesday 12.09.14 Measuring inflation can be tough…more Wednesday 12.10.14 Why Congress creates economic uncertainty…more Thursday 12.11.14 The ways that…
Dynamic Pricing: How To Lower Your Electric Bill
As monopolies, electric utilities have the pricing power that lets them offer dynamic pricing through smart meters but supply and demand will change slowly.
Is Your Favorite Economist Biased?
Illustrated through word use and data selection in research, politically liberal and conservative economists display a tendency toward confirmation bias.