How Much We Care About Gas Prices

Including some surprises, our response to the spikes and dips of gasoline prices can affect regulatory policy.

The Ups and Downs of Gas Prices

Because our spending on gasoline is somewhat constant, gas price fluctuations can have a massive impact on what we spend elsewhere.

Why Taylor Swift Likes Slow Ticketing

Wondering why concert ticket prices have gone up during the past decade, we can look at Taylor Swift’s 2018 Reputation tour.

Why There Is No Such Thing as a Free Coupon

Last week, I paid $25 for three hours at an NYC parking garage. Others though paid $50 for the same amount of time. We could say that it cost me less. But there is much more to the story. What…

Where Your Price Depends On Your Timing

Dynamic pricing at Amazon, the Indianapolis Zoo and a Dallas toll road displays how price influences buyer and seller behavior.

Weekly Roundup: From Fast Food Grades to Movie Reviews

Our economic news summary includes inflationary movie reviews, baggage productivity, fast food animal welfare grades, Chinese consumer spending and methane.

A Fast Food “F”

When animal welfare requires cage-free eggs and antibiotic elimination and no gestation crates, some fast food restaurants cannot accept the tradeoffs.

Weekly Roundup: From Lost Jobs to Fewer Tips

Posts Roundup Sunday 10.11.15 Why we stick with a brand…more Monday 10.12.15 The many meanings of the minimum wage…more Tuesday 10.13.15 How a drone port solves road problems…more Wednesday 10.14.15 Development surprises from a new Nobel winner…more Thursday 10.15.15 Finding disappearing jobs…more…

Tipping Decisions

Phasing in a no-tipping policy, Danny Meyer will eliminate tipping decisions, raise prices, change server pay and increase what the kitchen staff earns.

Dynamic Pricing: How To Lower Your Electric Bill

As monopolies, electric utilities have the pricing power that lets them offer dynamic pricing through smart meters but supply and demand will change slowly.