Because of the benefits of perpetuating DST, we can eliminate the Standard Time switch and even leap to one universal time for everyone.
Regulatory Policy
How Much We Care About Gasoline Prices
Since one state’s gasoline prices could be double what people pay in another state, we can ask if the price affects how much we purchase.
A China Story: Doggie Doo-dah Bags
A visit to a doggie doo-dah plastic bags maker in China illustrates the shift from Chinese manufacturing to Vietnam and Indonesia.
The Unexpected Side of Library Late Fees
While library late fees are supposed to be incentives that encourage us to return books, instead they have unintended consequences.
Taking Sides in the Minimum Wage Debate
As New York’s hourly minimum wage started heading toward $15 while Pennsylvania’s remained at $7.25, some of the results were surprising.
The Problem With Vegan Names
With plant-based foods growing like weeds, we have to decide if their vegan names should reflect the foods that they resemble.
Deciding Which Matters: Luck or Skill
For fantasy sports games to be legal in states where online gambling was prohibited, they had to prove whether luck or skill mattered more.
Why Tomatoes Require Tradeoffs
About much more than sauces and salads, tomato tradeoffs take us to science and supermarkets, history and trade agreements.
How Tariffs Target Women
Looking at the retail tilt of the newest round of Trump administration tariffs, we would see that woman will be hit harder than men.
Finding the Best Soda Tax
Involving us individually and as a community, sugary drink taxes create nudges that result in a long list of costs and benefits.