When we look at dog walking economics, we can see many of the market characteristics that Adam Smith cited long ago.
Edison, Tesla, and the History of General Electric
Looking back and looking forward, we can say that General Electric history has been touched by Nikola Tesla.
When We Don’t Need Traffic Lights
Having recently driven in Manhattan (NYC) and now on Nantucket (an island located 30 miles from the coast of Massachusetts), I’ve been pondering the difference a traffic light can make. In NYC, the traffic lights are constant signals from government.…
Why We Have a Chores Gap
Especially evident during pandemic lockdowns, at home we have a chores gap that determines who does the housework.
Why You Should Bet On a Vaccine
Giving us unbiased insight about the future, vaccine prediction markets can help us predict when the economy could return to normal.
How Algorithms Change Gasoline Prices
Looking at gasoline prices that are controlled by algorithms, we could be surprised by how they affect competition.
Why Water Is a Worry
Looking at Cape Town, South Africa and 12 U.S. cities we can see why the basic water tradeoff involves a choice between conservation and affordability.
A Simple Look at the World’s Most Complex Economies
To its detriment, the U.S. might have insufficiently recognized the impact of China’s economic complexity in the U.S. China trade deal.
What Presidents Added to Thanksgiving Economics
From George Washington to Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt to George H.W. Bush, U.S. presidents have influenced Thanksgiving economics.