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Microeconomics
One Totally Unexpected Reason That Beyoncé Makes So Much Money
With music superstars like Beyonce earning a disproportionate amount of industry income, the reason why could be surprising.
When to Worry About Genericide
Companies with trademark protection can become the victims of genericide when their good or service becomes too popular.
What We Learned From New York’s Air Pollution
The economic impact of air pollution takes us to some predictable territory and also to some surprise results.
How We Mismeasure Women’s Time Use
When surveys reveal the extra amount of time women spend on household responsibilities, their estimates ignore the “mental load.”
The High Cost of Cheap Gas
Looking at Nigeria’s gas prices, we can see the costly impact of a subsidy and what happens when it is removed.
How We’ve Been Delaying Life
Comparing 1980 and now, we would see that many of us are older when we experience five of life’s key milestones.
Why Monique Is More Than a Chicken
More than money, our increased pet spending signals the changing relationship we have with our dogs and cats and even a chicken.
How Mickey Mouse and Prince Are Similar
Although the Supreme Court has answers about the intellectual property rights to an original image of Prince, still we debate its ownership.
Why We Work Less
While our work leisure balance has changed during the past century, the reason for more recreation can be debated.