A first in a U.S. city, Manhattan’s soon to appear congestion pricing could create the incentives its advocates expect.
Regulatory Policy
Why Tipping Can Be Confusing
Whereas many of us know that restaurant sit down meal tips have shifted upward, for food delivery tips, the territory can be surprising.
Where There is More (and Less) Care For the Elderly
As Baby Boomers elevate the world’s ageing populations, their governments (and children) are deciding how they want to support them.
Why It’s Not Easy to Use Less of the Colorado River
Complicated by centuries of obligations, and conflicts between cities and farmers, Colorado River problems are tough to solve.
How Technology, Taxes, and Temperatures Encourage Gender Bias
Whether looking at voice technology, tax forms, or temperature settings, we would see a gender bias that tilts toward men.
Why ESG Is a Tough Topic
As concern for different companies’ ESG practices grows, the problem of consistent criteria for ranking becomes ever more evident.
Why Marijuana Prices Are Plunging
Classic supply and demand in statewide markets, marijuana prices have been plunging in many of the places where it is legal.
How Presidents Changed Thanksgiving
One reason that we have had Thanksgiving Economics change is because of decisions from Presidents Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Bush.
What Will We Do Without the Leap Second?
Just like we have leap years, we’ve needed leap seconds to coordinate the earth’s real rotation time with our atomic clocks.
How Financial History Can Repeat Itself
Looking at 1907 and the current turmoil in cryptocurrency markets, we could be seeing a repeat of financial history.