While we all know when we are wasting time on social media, it is tougher to uncover the hidden cost that is paid by the entire economy.…
Why School Funding and a “Friends” Dinner Are Similar
The controversial side of school funding can take us to a “Friends” excerpt about splitting the dinner check and to a small Vermont community.…
How to Measure the Size of Our Cultural Divide
We can judge the size of our cultural divide by identifying the TV shows we watch, the magazines we read, and the movies we see.…
Why Millennials Might Not Be That Different
Rather than differences, we find generational similarities for Millennials when we look at diversity, education, and marriage trends.…
Where Education and Healthcare Could Be Better
The new World Bank Human Capital Index was created to encourage the leaders of 157 countries to improve their healthcare and education.…
The Scandal at the Master Sommelier School
Sort of like the licensing exams required by government for certain professions, the wine industry also determines the credentials of its master sommeliers.…
How Your College Determines Your Earnings
By knowing the type of college you plan to attend and which major you will select, you can figure out how to increase your postgraduate income.…
When Money Is Not the Best Incentive
Because a fine is supposed to be a deterrent, six Israeli day-care centers were surprised when their late pickup fee had unintended consequences.…
Why There’s No Such Thing As Free Tuition
Approved by many of us, free tuition programs like the one at NYU Medical School create misdirected incentives that diminish their success.…
The Best Reasons For Later School Start Times
In addition to teens’ mental health, we can support later school start times with cost benefit analysis that focuses on the economy.…