With a soaring proportion of households becoming cellphone-only users, on this #TBT we can look back at the disappearing landline.…
Why Tequila Drinkers Need Protection
Like sparkling wine that is called Champagne and cheese that is Parmesan, Mexican tequila is legally protected, even with Desperados tequila-flavored beer.…
When It’s Okay To Discriminate
Saying firms can’t refill and resell their cartridges, Lexmark International is fighting for printer cartridge patent protection in the Supreme Court.…
Why World Series Ticket Prices Are So High
Averaging $3,000 and as high as $18,000 a seat at Wrigley’s Field, World Series ticket prices are soaring for some very logical economic reasons.…
Weekly Roundup: From Less Waste to More Chicken Feet
Ranging from U.S. chicken feet exports to “Hamilton” tickets, our weekly roundup included China worries and price discrimination.…
Weekly Roundup: From Less Waste to More Chicken Feet
Ranging from U.S. chicken feet exports to “Hamilton” tickets, our weekly roundup included China worries and price discrimination.…
Weekly Roundup: From More Grit to Less Sugar
Weekly News Roundup Sunday 05.01.16 Why we need grit…more Monday 05.02.16 A better way to fight poachers…more Tuesday 05.03..16 The tax that Princeton might have to pay…more Wednesda…
Where Your Mailman Could Be Your New Lawn Mower
In Finland, the person delivering mail will also mow your lawn because lower letter volume from digitization has created postal service financial problems.…
Weekly Roundup: From Savers to Shoppers
This week’s economic news summary includes sales tax debates,municipal revenue, stock markets and politics, Uber’s externalities, and productivity problems.…
Uber’s Unintended Consequences
When Uber entered the market, it is likely that their competition resulted in the positive externality of diminishing complaints from taxicab passengers.…