How We See the Economy

Comparing what economists say about the economy to more general sentiment, we can describe a non-economic lens that creates the public’s bias.

What Economists Say About All-You-Can-Eat

Knowing how all-you-can-eat economics explains the benefits of buffets, Red Lobster was surprised by its “Endless Shrimp” problem.

Why Marijuana Growers Need Bigger Markets

Whether looking at m arijuana growers or Arican truckers, we would see that bigger markets create hassle-free trade.

Why Sports Stadiums Create Dilemmas

Like all sports projects, renovating Arthur Ashe Stadium requires choosing between most fans and the minority that brings the most revenue.

How McDonald’s Built a Better Burger

From the beginning, McDonald’s had the fast food recipe. Seventy years ago, its milkshake salesman, Ray Kroc, wanted to see why they had ordered 10 of his multi-mixers. With each one able to make five shakes, a 50-shake capability was…

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Cranberries to Mackerel

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from investing advice to prison currency.

How Cost Can Change Climate Policy

With COP28 having begun, we can ask if the delegates are comparing marginal decisions about the cost of climate policy to its benefits.

Why We Need Cranberry Innovation

Unprofitable after The Great Cranberry Scare of 1959, Ocean Spray’s cranberry innovation initiatives helped it survive and then thrive.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Chinese Pigs to U.S. Turkeys

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week’s economic news roundup ranges from a junk food tax to feeding refugees.h

How a Behavioral Economist Explains Our Thanksgiving Meal

Through a Thanksgiving Top Ten List, we can use behavioral economics to explain what we eat and how much we eat during the holiday.