With crypto markets in disarray, perhaps some Bitcoin history and vgocabulary can help us understand what is happening.
Economic History
US economic history starts with the 13 colonies and the transition from communal to individual land ownership, continues with 19th century economic growth and takes us to the role of services during the 20th century. Involving government, consumers and businesses, at econlife, economic history provides more understanding of today’s economy.
How Stock Market Activity Relates to the World Cup
Researchers have identified how much and why there is a correlation between FIFA World Cup matches and stock market activity.
How Financial History Can Repeat Itself
Looking at 1907 and the current turmoil in cryptocurrency markets, we could be seeing a repeat of financial history.
What is Bitcoin?
With the bankruptcy filing of the largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, the need for regulation (and the Howey Test) is ever more apparent.
Vinyl Records, Creative Destruction, and the GDP
About much more than music, the past history of vinyl records is about creative destruction while the present relates to a GDP headache.
The Slowdown on the Mississippi
A Mississippi River slowdown has created massive supply chain disruptions that have rippled far beyond the river.
What Natural Disasters Cost Us
With 21 named storms, 2021 was the third most active Atlantic hurricane season (yes, ever). According to the WMA (World Meteorological Association), hurricane lists include 21 letters because it’s tough to find easily recognizable names that start with a Q,…
Why We Want Age Inflation (or Maybe Deflation)
New UN life expectancy projections might not really display what living longer will mean for the most developed nations.
Why LEGO and Yeti Are Similar
Even from the best ideas, like what container ships did for our transportation infrastructure, we can have unintended consequences.
How More Salt Relates to Less Electricity
We could say that the length of the British coast is infinite. Looking from a distance, we see a smooth measurable line. However, moving closer, increasingly small inlets are evident that keep adding to its length. Somewhat similarly, drought makes…