Observing all the laws of supply and demand, Broadway ticket revenue is hitting new highs because of scarce theater space and three blockbuster hits,
The Downside of a Minimum Wage Increase
While it is easy for us to see when the minimum wage goes up, the impact on low wage workers’ non-wage compensation is much less evident.
Explaining Why We’ll Have New Hotel Shampoo Bottles
Describing why we’ll have new hotel shampoo bottles, Marriott, a hotel guest, and an economist would have different explanations.
Why It’s Tough To Be a BFC (Bike-Friendly City)
Looking at the world’s most bike-friendly cities, you can see why only one city in the U.S. was among the top twenty in 2015 and none were there in 2017.
The Waze Wars That Locals Were Losing
With more drivers using Waze and other traffic apps to avoid rush hour delays, local neighborhoods have begun to resist the disruption.
Which Generation Should Get More From Everyone Else?
Deciding which groups should give which should receive, government redistribution policies could be based on a generational lens.
Seeing Gander on 9/11 Through a Different Lens
While Gander’s hospitality on 9/11 is an example of considerable graciousness, it also can be remembered for its economics.
What a High Social Score Can Get You in China
In 2020, China will have implemented a social score program that will use behavioral inputs to decide which goods and services residents can access.
The Downside of Winning the Amazon Race
Requiring a multi-billion dollar package of tax incentives and other inducements, winning the contest for Amazon’s HQ2 might not be as good as it sounds.
Can Shoveling a Parking Spot Make It Yours?
Called winter dibs, shoveling the snow from a public parking space can temporarily make that spot your private property…but should it?