Demand and Supply

October 6, 2017

The Washing Machine Trade War

My LG washing machine was more expensive than it should have been. The reason takes us to washing machine dumping and tariffs. The Washing Machine Wars […]

September 27, 2017

Where Have All of the Husbands (and Wives) Gone?

If you are an Elvis minister in Las Vegas, you have a problem. Nevada’s marriage rate is way down and so too is the wedding business. […]

August 25, 2017

Why Competitive Eating is About Much More Than Food

When Joey Chestnut guzzles 72 Nathan's hot dogs in 10 minutes, his competitive eating takes us to much more than food and entertainment.

August 22, 2017

When the Power of the Market Affects Commodity Prices

The results of the bet between biologist Paul Ehrlich and economist Julian Simon showed how the power of the market affects commodity prices.