Developing Economies

July 22, 2019
Weekly Economic Roundup and China's economic growth
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 22, 2019
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Two Images of China’s Economic Slowdown

Since the official reports of China's economic slowdown have been questioned, we can use nighttime satellite images and some costume jewelry for answers.

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July 16, 2019
peanut research
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 16, 2019
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Why Tariff Revenue Is Peanuts

A look at tariff revenue through the lens of a peanut farmer can reveal some unexpected facts about its size and who pays it.

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June 3, 2019
car seat
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 3, 2019
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What a Car Seat Says About Trade

When we look closely at U.S. imports from Mexico, we might be surprised when we see where their components were manufactured.

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May 29, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and branding Eswatini flag
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 29, 2019
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Why the Name of a Country Is Its Brand

Like corporations, countries engage in branding when they change their name or try to influence what the world thinks about them and their products.

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May 1, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and street names
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 1, 2019
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Where It Costs the Most and Least to Live

While we see similar tastes and shopping patterns in the world's most expensive cities, the reasons for a high and low cost of living vary.

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April 8, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and China's meat consumption
Published by Elaine Schwartz at April 8, 2019
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Where Meat Is Never a Free Lunch

Cow burps were supposed to be the problem. As a substantial source of methane, cattle (and other ruminants) naturally boosted the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). […]

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