Economic Ideas

July 24, 2015
Everyday economics and monetary union
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 24, 2015
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The Real Eurozone Problem

Although people in the eurozone want a single currency and their leaders want unity, monetary union problems create political distrust and disunity.

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July 23, 2015
Everyday Economics: and garbage recycling regulation
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 23, 2015
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Exposing What You Hide in Your Garbage

Weighing cost and benefit for Seattle's recycling environmental regulation involves privacy, dollars, time, and respect for the law and our environment.

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July 22, 2015
Weekly Economic News Roundup and corn and climate
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 22, 2015
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Why a Hungry Country Might Have Enough Food

Focusing on production and distribution, economists look at the role of markets and of government when they try to determine what causes and ends famines.

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July 17, 2015
As an innovation the bicycle has had many positive externalities.
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 17, 2015
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The Wright Moment for the Bicycle

As an innovation, the bicycle was a stepping stone that helped human capital move onward to other inventions like the airplane, the auto and better roads.

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