Microeconomics

November 6, 2018

An Amazon Market in South America

Everywhere we read about Amazon markets. But today, it’s the real thing. Where are we going? To what you can buy in the Amazon Basin. From […]

November 2, 2018

What Do Coca-Cola and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Have in Common?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Coca-Cola are just two examples of higher consumer prices because transport and ingredient costs have gone up.

October 28, 2018

The Red and Blue States That Agree on Halloween Candy Favorites

While Halloween candy spending displays some agreement between red and blue states, it also relates to a top ten list of economic ideas.

October 26, 2018

Deciding If Walmart Can Do Eye Exams in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, voters will soon decide if eye care regulation should let retailers like Walmart and Costco give you eye exams and sell you eye glasses.

October 24, 2018

Six Facts: What We Don’t Know About Tipping

Just like tipping wages vary from state to state, so too do arguments from servers, kitchen staff, and restaurant owners for keeping or eliminating them.

October 22, 2018

Where Are Women and Men Most Different?

How much patience you display could affect your economic decisions. So too could your preference for risk and your altruism. Add to that positive and negative […]