Macroeconomics

October 22, 2017
farm festival prices
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 22, 2017
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The Economics of the Pumpkin Slingshot

For the next bite of a doughnut or the next try at a pumpkin slingshot, economist Alfred Marshall's marginal analysis helps you decide whether to say yes.

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October 16, 2017
Weekly Economic News Roundup and government shutdown
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 16, 2017
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Deciding Who Is Middle Class and Who Is Rich

According to President Trump and most other politicians, tax reform will be “a middle class bill.” However, ask people what they mean by the middle class […]

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October 1, 2017
Poland's butter prices
Published by Elaine Schwartz at October 1, 2017
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All You Never Knew About Denmark’s Fat Tax

At the end of 2011, Denmark got a fat tax. Today, they still cannot decide if it worked. The Skinny on Denmark’s Fat Tax Denmark’s lawmakers […]

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September 25, 2017
Weekly Economic News Roundup and tipping behavior
Published by Elaine Schwartz at September 25, 2017
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Restaurants

Used to be we would prepare dinner at home while eating out was occasional. No more. Now, especially for lunch and dinner, someone else prepares the […]

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