The Problem With Free Pizza

Not knowing what behavioral economists say about “zero,” the Russian Domino’s was surprised by the response to a free pizza promotion.

How the Gender Gap Affects Men’s Health

Another good reason for diminishing the size of the gender gap in Europe is the impact it will have on men’s health and their life expectancy.

When Money Is Not the Best Incentive

Because a fine is supposed to be a deterrent, six Israeli day-care centers were surprised when their late pickup fee had unintended consequences.

How Our Meals Are Changing

Reflecting our new food preferences, what we’ve been eating for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even for dessert has changed.

What the Waffle House Index Says About a Storm

As a leading indicator for business activity during a natural disaster, the color coding for the Waffle House Index provides a handy forecast.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Southwest’s Fares to McDonald’s Wages

Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from free tuition and natural disasters to design discrimination.

Why There’s No Such Thing As Free Tuition

Approved by many of us, free tuition programs like the one at NYU Medical School create misdirected incentives that diminish their success.

Six Facts About Disaster Economics

When natural disasters like hurricanes, massive snowstorms, and wildfires strike a region, their economic impact is far more than the clean-up.

The Impact of the Starbucks Effect

Called the Starbucks effect, current and future housing prices tend to rise when a Starbucks moves into the neighborhood.

The Impact of the Starbucks Effect

Called the Starbucks effect, current and future housing prices tend to rise when a Starbucks moves into the neighborhood.