Looking more closely at statewide rent ceilings, we will see an economic story that could have an unexpected ending.
Economic Ideas
Much more than money, economics is about tradeoffs. Thinking economically involves cost and benefit, marginal analysis and seeing that there is no free lunch. Econlife tries to convey these economic ideas, which serve as the foundation of economics and help people make decisions personally, professionally and as voters.
Why a Bigger Baggage Bin Is Like a New Highway
Whether looking at airlines’ overhead baggage bins or highway construction, we see supply created incentives boosting demand.
The 5 Economic Facts We Need To Know
When we look at five causes of U.S. economic strength, we can see the seeds of a Goldilocks economy that are continuing to sprout.
Where People Want More Coins
Although the coin supply in the Philippines is more than sufficient, they have a coin shortage that creates problems.
When Fake Money Is Real
Moving away from the dollar or the euro, we can shift our image of money by thinking of a stone slab and other pseudo currencies.
Why the Economy and Democracy Still Need Each Other
From the Economist’s EIU group and Pew Research, we can gain insight about the connection between the economy and democracy.
Why Dating Norms Need To Change
Starting to shift, the traditional dating norms that signal men should pay for dinner have a hidden downside.
Where and Why Farmers Are Furious
Separated by 6,582 km (4,090 miles), near Paris and New Delhi, farmer protests hope to achieve similar and yet different goals.
The Impact of the Swiftie Friendship Bracelet
On the wrists of millions of girls and impacting millions of people, Swifty friendship bracelets has become much more then jewelry.
Girl Scout Cookies’ McRib Strategy
A behavioral economist can explain why it is good marketing to have one of our favorite Girl Scout cookies temporarily disappear.