#TBT: Through the amazingly similar prefabricated houses that they both have sold, we can see why Amazon has been called the new Sears, Roebuck.
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What the Grocery Store Says About Us
More than a place to buy food, the grocery store says a lot more about the affluence from our GDP and our subjective well-being.
A Dilemma: How Much to Pay for Our Privacy Protection
There is a doll whose name is Cayla. She has a pink skirt, a denim jacket, and a bluetooth connection. Like many toys, she can have a conversation with us. While these dolls are all Caylas, their manufacturer says you…
The Lay’s Potato Chip Lawsuit
Lay’s Potato Chips became more than a snack when PepsiCo decided that a group of nine Indian farmers should not grow its special potatoes.
Why Healthcare Spending Might Be Less Than We Think
When we look at the cost effectiveness of healthcare spending, we could conclude that it is not as excessive as the headlines indicate.
A New Product That Pays For College
Like other new goods and services that people invent, the Income Sharing Agreement (ISA) is a financial innovation that pays for college tuition.
Two Ways to See a New Restaurant
While Kenji Lopez-Alt perceived his new restaurant through a food writer’s lens, an economist would see it somewhat differently.
When Awards Give Us More or Less Than We Expect
While awards are all about recognition, inspiration, and appreciation, sometimes they are not exactly what we expect them to be.
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Board an Airplane
Although boarding planes faster is a goal for the major airlines, they have had limited success because of the tradeoffs they are unwilling to make.
Deciding If Lab-Made Meat Can Be Called Meat
Ranchers and poultry farmers are supporting legislation that requires lab-made meat labels to indicate the product is not real meat.