Economic Ideas

April 8, 2019
Swiss dairy tariff
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 8, 2019
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Where Meat Is Never a Free Lunch

Cow burps were supposed to be the problem. As a substantial source of methane, cattle (and other ruminants) naturally boosted the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). […]

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April 5, 2019
Weekly economic news roundup and inconspicuous consumption
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 5, 2019
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The Inconspicuous Consumption That Shouts Your Wealth

The average American has access to the types of consumer goods that only the wealthy used to buy. We can purchase a pricey iPhone or watch […]

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April 4, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and gender pay gap
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 4, 2019
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The Mystery of the Vanishing Female CEOs

Using 85 observable characteristics, there was little that researchers could use from a Swedish study to prove why the glass ceiling blocks female CEOs.

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April 3, 2019
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup and congestion pricing
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 3, 2019
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Why It’s Tough to Plan Congestion Pricing

While it sounds simple to charge vehicles for driving in a certain area, New York's actual congestion pricing plan is much more complex.

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April 1, 2019
Two Americas income pie
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 1, 2019
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When You Don’t Want To Know Your Neighbor’s Income

Looking at Norway, a large bank, and the University of California, we see that transparency can make us care more about income inequality.

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