Where Women Pay the Motherhood Penalty

Knowing there is a global motherhood penalty that has not been quantitatively confirmed, scholars recently expanded the numbers.

More Ice Cream Economics

Looking at ice cream economics, we can see who eats the most ice cream and how much an ice cream taster is worth.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Dating Decisions to Furious Farmers

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from democracy and the economy to Swifties.

The Impact of the Swiftie Friendship Bracelet

On the wrists of millions of girls and impacting millions of people, Swifty friendship bracelets has become much more then jewelry.

Why Measuring a Mountain Is Like Quantifying Climate Change

Seemingly simple as a 1.5°C temperature we do not want to exceed, global warming metrics can be much more complicated.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From a Trade War to the Minimum Wage

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from global inequality to Girl Scout cookies.

Girl Scout Cookies’ McRib Strategy

A behavioral economist can explain why it is good marketing to have one of our favorite Girl Scout cookies temporarily disappear.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Cashlessness to Lost Luggage

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from the Barbie movie to the Super Bowl.

How To Spend $7 Million

Slowing an upward march, the price of Super Bowl ads remained high as did their demand and probable return on a massive investment.