While Ebola fear caused raw cocoa futures prices to rise in September, its long term rise has been because of more demand from developing nations.
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How Chinese Economic Growth Relates to Restaurants and Pilots
China might not fuel world economic growth if instead of a 7 percent real GDP growth rate forecast, we use a regression to the mean of 3.9 percent.
The Reason Norway Said No to the Olympics
Because host countries for the Olympics and World Cup spend too much on new stadiums, their subsequent return on investment (ROI) is usually inadequate.
An Economist’s Definition of Misery
While a misery index shows a nation’s inflation and unemployment rates, the eurozone’s high unemployment might create disproportionate unhappiness.
Our Weekly Roundup: From North Carolina to Norway
SUNDAY 10.19.2014 The reason the Russian McDonald’s is shrinking…more MONDAY 10.20.2014 The economic impact of ebola fear…more TUESDAY 10.21.2014 How more valuable women lead to less marriage…more WEDNESDAY 10.22.2014 Why Norway has so many Teslas…more THURSDAY 10.23.2014 The damage…
Dynamic Toll Prices
By Astha Puri with Elaine Schwartz [View the story “Dynamic Toll Prices” on Storify]
Why There is Less Marriage
New attitudes that value marriage less and new economics through which women have more pay and education and men work less have changed marriage markets.
Our Weekly Roundup: From Dental Care to Haircuts
This week’s everyday economics stories include income elasticity of demand, positive externalities, GDP, economic indicators, human capital & entitlements.
What Legislators Spend on Themselves
A small part of fiscal policy, Senate and House spending on themselves nonetheless is enlightening because of its message.
The Best Places For Growing Old
With populations growing older in the developed world, their wellbeing might affect the GDP growth rate because of the expense of their care.