Elaine Schwartz

October 2, 2014
The banks and insurance companies are financial intermediaries that avoid legal marijuana business.
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 2, 2014
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Marijuana Money Problems

Colorado's marijuana growers and dealers are wasting resources because banks and insurance companies will not act as their financial intermediaries.

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September 30, 2014
Everyday economics and Increased demand, less physician supply and a price ceiling for Medicaid explain why we have network inadequacy.
Published by Elaine Schwartz at September 30, 2014
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A Solution for Too Few Doctors: More Patience

Decreases in supply, increases in demand and legislative price ceilings are resulting in "network adequacy" problems for U.S. healthcare systems.

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September 28, 2014
Everyday economics for government pension plan
Published by Elaine Schwartz at September 28, 2014
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When You Can Expect to Be Most Creative

Knowing about how and when creative people achieve optimal productivity is important because of the connection between human capital and economic growth.

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September 24, 2014
Everyday Economics of the iPhone 6 supply chain
Published by Elaine Schwartz at September 24, 2014
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What Do iPhones and Pencils Have in Common?

Whether looking at the supply chain for a pencil or an iPhone 6, we see globalization because price system incentives create cooperation.

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