Soon to be swamped by the baby boomers, Medicare’s finances are summarized in this year’s report from the trustees that oversee the program’s funding.
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Why We Should Apologize to the IRS
Including more people saying, “Where’s my refund?” the number of IRS problems has been increasing while its budget has been shrinking.
All You Need to Know About Doughnuts
Knowing that last Friday was National Doughnut Day, we can thank the inventor that made doughnut mass production possible.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Beautiful Cash to Foul Air
Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from expensive theater tickets and a hockey team name to minimum wage tradeoffs.
The Real Reason a Springsteen Ticket is Pricey
Observing all the laws of supply and demand, Broadway ticket revenue is hitting new highs because of scarce theater space and three blockbuster hits,
Law and Odor at a North Carolina Hog Farm
You have a regulatory dispute when North Carolina’s hog farmers want to use their less costly manure lagoons while neighbors, objecting to the smells, want legal limits.
The Downside of a Minimum Wage Increase
While it is easy for us to see when the minimum wage goes up, the impact on low wage workers’ non-wage compensation is much less evident.
The U.S. Army’s War Against the Vegas Golden Knights
A college and the U.S. Army are trying to prevent the Vegas Golden Knights from getting a trademark. About much more than a hockey team, the dispute involves how much we control our name. The Three Golden Knights As an…
Looking At The Big Picture in the Movie Industry
While the movie industry has been disrupted by more of us watching movies and Netflix series at home, it might not be dying.
Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Making Smartphones to Selling Teslas
Connecting economics, current events, and history, our weekly economic news roundup ranges from Greek bailout problems and train station behavior to the value of the Starbucks brand.