While we all know when we are wasting time on social media, it is tougher to uncover the hidden cost that is paid by the entire economy.
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How to Measure the Size of Our Cultural Divide
We can judge the size of our cultural divide by identifying the TV shows we watch, the magazines we read, and the movies we see.
The Gift You Didn’t Want
Although you’ll see that the Amazon reviews for How to Avoid Huge Ships are hilarious, it’s still one of those unwanted gifts that creates deadweight loss.
Why We Should Care About the Night Time Economy
Inadequately supported, the food, drink, and entertainment businesses in a city’s night time economy can be a valuable source of economic growth.
Why Superstars Dominate the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
For 60 years, Billboard, every week, has ranked the best music. Using sales, radio play, and now streaming, they tell us what we like the most. Recently though, there’s been a fundamental change. Where are we going? First to Drake…
The Light Side of South Africa’s Electricity Problems
Indicating the bigger problems with South Africa’s electricity, Trevor Noah’s Grandma says she does not watch “The Daily Show” because of load shedding.
Throwback Thursday: What a Disney Princess Used To Be
#TBT: Today’s Throwback Thursday looks back at Disney Princesses, from Snow White to Vanellope, to see how they are changing.
Why We Share Homes, Cars, and Clothing With Strangers
An economist can explain why we are willing to share homes (Airbnb), carpools (BlaBlaCar), and clothing (Rent the Runway) with strangers.
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.
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.