Economic Ideas

May 25, 2018

Greece’s New Bailout Problem

As Greek bailout talks continue, European monetary officials are also concerned that a Greek statistician could receive a life sentence for reporting accurate macroeconomic statistics.

May 17, 2018

How Taylor Swift Solved Her Ticket Problem

Through her new concert tour, "Reputation," Taylor Swift may have figured out how to prevent scalpers from reducing ticket availability and getting too much of her revenue.

May 16, 2018

What You Never Expected To Hear About a Traffic Jam

Since billions have been proposed for infrastructure spending, we should consider some surprising suggestions from researchers on traffic congestion.
May 13, 2018

When Choosing a Salad Is Like Buying a Car

Recent research explains why and when we experience choice fatigue after seeing the alternatives at a salad bar or options at an auto dealer.