Economic Ideas

February 12, 2018

Why Valentine’s Roses Bloom in Colombia

Most of our Valentine's roses come from Colombia because of the U.S. government, the perfect combination of land, labor and capital, and Walmart.

February 8, 2018

The Surprising Reasons For Food Inequality

Whereas food inequality had been correlated to lack of availability and high prices, new research shows other reasons low income households eat more unhealthy food than those with more money.

February 6, 2018

Searching For an Accurate Statistic

Whether looking at the height of Mount Everest or at the rules of origin that will be renegotiated during the NAFTA talks, we have a statistical accuracy problem.