As a dessert or snack for singles households, the new Del Monte Honeyglow mini pineapple is about much more than fruit.
The (Economic) Invasion of the Fire Ant
The economic side of Australia’s fire ant invasion includes accepting the massive eradication opportunity cost.
When Chocolate Is An Elasticity Story
All about the inadequate supply of cocoa beans, the price of chocolate has shot upward while consumer price elasticity expanded.
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 3/15/24 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 Your Emissions Footprint Could Be Foggy
While the new SEC environmental disclosure rules detail companies’ emissions reporting, standardization will be tough.
