During the 1950s, a Procter & Gamble chemist developed a potato chip that would not crumble in the bag. Actually, there never was a bag and regulators said it was not a potato chip. It was called Pringles. Pringles History…
Where to Find New Capital Cities
Whether looking at Indonesia today or the United States in 1791, moving a capital city can be somewhat similar.
When a Tap Told the Time
Undergoing structural change, the 19th century British economy had the problem of factory workers that could not afford alarm clocks.
How Head Start Connects to College
We can compare the early childhood education component of President Biden’s legislative proposals to other preschool programs.
How Chip Shortages Create a Car Crunch
Almost like the perfect storm, chip shortages were created by a convergence of problems that rippled around the world.
Why Trappist Beer Needs More Monks
Around for more than two centuries, the Belgian beer made in Trappist monasteries needs more monks to produce it.
How Baseball Can Solve Its Home Run Problem
When we look at baseball’s home run problem through an economic lens, we see how labor and capital have made a huge difference.
Learn With Elaine: How Fans Impact Athletes
Because of the Observer Effect, athletes’ performance could change when fans affect their human capital.
Why the Business Suit Is About More Than Clothing
About much more than clothing, the disappearance of the business suit relates to a massive retail restructuring.
How We Used To Use Our Time
Released during June, the 2020 American Time Use Survey (ATUS) gives us the perfect opportunity to see the impact of working remotely.