Hoping to increase its drive-thru speed, McDonald’s has begun to use voice recognition technology to compete against other fast food chains.
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A Surprising Fast-Food Fact
Although fast-food consumption has been connected to income, recent research indicates the correlation is not what we expect.
Why An Economist Might Like a Restaurant Queue
Because a restaurant queue can help supply and demand, some eating establishments create the signal that it sends to diners.
Why New Coke is Back
An innovative disaster, the introduction of New Coke in 1985 generated so massive a protest that no one ever thought it could return…until now.
What the Grocery Store Says About Us
More than a place to buy food, the grocery store says a lot more about the affluence from our GDP and our subjective well-being.
Who Is Likely to Live Alone?
For reasons that range from feminism to technology to urbanization, living alone in the United States has become increasingly typical.
Throwback Thursday: What a Kitchen Says About Us
#TBT: Looking at kitchen history on this Throwback Thursday, we can decide what a new kitchen from the 1920s says about us.
Food Fights Over Cauliflower, Meat, and Milk
The farmers who produce rice, milk, and meat have sought to ban the food labels used by cauliflower rice, almond milk, and plant-based meat makers.
Where It Costs the Most and Least to Live
While we see similar tastes and shopping patterns in the world’s most expensive cities, the reasons for a high and low cost of living vary.
Will We Really Pay More to be Green?
Although many of us express a willingness to pay more for green products, a close look reveals that price can still have a big impact on our decision.