Avoided by Norway, Dutch disease is contracted by nations that let a commodity windfall dominate what they produce and spend.
Business Cycles
Why Times Should Change
Deciding whether to spring forward to DST and fall back relates to a bigger debate about coordinating time throughout the United States.
Removing the Bailout Safety Net from the Greek Economy
Although the bailout of the Greek economy just ended, doubts remain about their ability to sustain their long-term debt obligations.
The Best Way To Measure Happiness
When we compare Bhutan’s gross national happiness (GNH) to its gross domestic product (GDP, we could decide if happiness relates to economic growth.
Why Kraft’s Mac & Cheese Has a Global Warming Problem
Ranking the global warming readiness of the largest consumer product companies, a climate change research group tells us where to be concerned.
Six Facts That Explain How China Plans to Dominate World Trade
China’s economic development and much more will be propelled if its Belt and Road Initiative sends trillions to countries in three continents.
The Less Obvious Way To Conserve Wildlife
Attempts to encourage African wildlife conservation have changed incentives that affect African villagers and U.S. hunters.
The New Tech We Cannot Resist
Like all new technology, the three innovations I most liked from CES 2019 could boost economic growth by making life easier (and more fun).
Sweden’s Carbon Tax
Looking at Sweden’s steadily rising carbon tax, we can ask what it is, what it does, and why the people accept so high a rate.
Why We Should Care About the Night Time Economy
Inadequately supported, the food, drink, and entertainment businesses in a city’s night time economy can be a valuable source of economic growth.