Using data from Atlas and United Van Lines, and the U.S. Census, we can look more closely at U.S. migration during 2021.
Microeconomics
Why the French Have a Great Lunch Break
Moving beyond the “Great French Lunch Break,” we can look back and globally to see how our work hours vary.
Where Have All of the Bank Robbers Gone?
Even looking at bank robbers, we see that technological innovation creates the changing job markets that wind up as structural unemployment.
Why We Run Out of Gas
Suggesting causation, people are pointing out that as gasoline prices go up, more drivers are stranded with an empty tank.
How a Flamingo and a Bear Have the Same Problem
The conservation or development tradeoff for flamingos and bears shows us the complexities of environmental decisions.
The Cost of Raising a Child
While the most recent USDA totals are outdated, the tooth fairy and teenage baby sitters can tell us the up-to-date cost of raising a child.
A Where, What, and Who Primer for Mother’s Day Spending
Knowing that consumers fuel the GDP, we can ask if our projected Mother’s Day spending will continue to support the economy.
The Surprising Reasons We Need Insurance
Because a cash prize or a Mercedes can be exceedingly expensive, charitable event planners buy prize indemnity insurance to hedge their risk.
Who Is Middle Class?
Precision is impossible when defining the middle class because we all know what we mean until we try to agree on the criteria.
How (Fortnite’s) It’s Complicated Became Complicated
The backpack kid is one of several emote creators who sued Fortnite because they believe they have copyright protection of their moves.