Mind Boggling Facts About U.S. Energy Use

From where we get it, to where its goes, and how much we waste, these charts illustrate all you could ever want to know about the basics of U.S. energy use.

What State Gasoline Taxes and a LUST Fund Have in Common

A LUST Trust Fund and higher state gasoline taxes may come in handy if massive federal infrastructure spending becomes more doubtful.

The Codfather and the Tragedy of the Commons

Although The Codfather violated New England’s catch share system, the overfishing that results from the tragedy of the commons has been minimized.

The Honeybee and the Market

About much more than bees, the business response to colony collapse disorder demonstrates how we can adapt to environmental challenges.

The Clash Between a Tiny Bug and a Texas Rancher

When a tiny bug stops a rancher from developing his land, the result is a clash between a government protecting an endangered species and private property.

Street Grid Economics

More than we realize, our economic behavior in a city is shaped by the urban planning that created the shape, the length and the width of the streets.

How a Soap Opera Affected Brazil’s Fertility Rate

During the past 40 years, Brazil’s fertility rates declined. One cause was the new values that soap operas conveyed to an uneducated rural population.

The Problem With Bovine Burps

Reducing environmental externalities from greenhouse gas emissions involves the methane that cows and other ruminants burp.

The Diner’s Dilemma: Should You Divide the Check Equally With Friends?

Like the tragedy of the commons, splitting a bill among friends at a restaurant involves an individual’s marginal benefit and the group’s marginal cost.

Why Doing Good is Not Always Easy

By recognizing the tradeoffs of recycling, preserving endangered species and improving world health, doing good could become more productive.