Because Chicago first had a single use plastic bag ban and then replaced it with a single use plastic bag fee, researchers can compare the impact.
Economic Thinkers
Starting with Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations, continuing to Malthus, Ricardo, Keynes, Hayek, Friedman, Sen and others, the timeless ideas of economic thinkers provide understanding of the contemporary economy.
Do Economists Want Mandatory Medicare for All?
Knowing that healthcare spending is a big national and individual concern, we took a look at what economists believe about Medicare for All.
Where a Traffic Light Could Cut Noise Pollution
To diminish the city’s noise pollution, Mumbai is experimenting with traffic lights that last longer when drivers honk too much.
A Simple Look at the World’s Most Complex Economies
To its detriment, the U.S. might have insufficiently recognized the impact of China’s economic complexity in the U.S. China trade deal.
The Cities That Innovate the Most
Prosperity is becoming increasingly concentrated as talent attracts talent and highly educated workers are moving to the same innovation centers.
Everything We Need to Know About Global Economic Risk
Concerned with a shift away from traditional multilateral institutions and free trade, the World Economic Forum identifies our global economic risk.
Why Some Wine Drinkers Are Drinking Less (And Others Are Not)
While wine consumption is down among some of us, we can look at conspicuous consumption for the reason why expensive wine is more popular.
A Global Look at the 737 MAX
More than a U.S., airplane, the Boeing 737 MAX is made from components that come from the 600 companies in its global supply chain.
The Top Ten Ways to Sound Like An Economist During the New Year
As the New Year begins, we might want to think of this updated list of the top ten ways that we can sound like an economist.
An Economist’s Gift Giving Dilemma
After an economist long ago told us that gift giving adds less to economic activity than the price of the present, a pro-gift giving group disagreed.