Microeconomics

Looking at Nigeria’s gas prices, we can see the costly impact of a subsidy and what happens when it is removed.

Comparing 1980 and now, we would see that many of us are older when we experience five of life’s key milestones.

More than money, our increased pet spending signals the changing relationship we have with our dogs and cats and even a chicken.

Although the Supreme Court has answers about the intellectual property rights to an original image of Prince, still we debate its ownership.

While our work leisure balance has changed during the past century, the reason for more recreation can be debated.

A first in a U.S. city, Manhattan’s soon to appear congestion pricing could create the incentives its advocates expect.

Looking at multigenerational households in the U.S. and Europe, we see where and why young adults stay and leave.

We can look at the American Time Use Survey and Microsoft to see how our time use varies by age, gender, and at work.

Published yesterday, this year’s “Future of Jobs” report from WEF tells us why and how global labor markets will change in five years.

Lighting history can remind us that a technology timeline reflects countless incremental steps as progress unfolds.