Lyft can come in handy when economists need to calculate the dollar value of time for us and for government.
Who Will Sacrifice Civil Liberties During a Pandemic?
Comparing 14 different countries, we would find the willingness to make civil liberties trade-offs for better health conditions varies.
Six Handy Economic Ideas That Describe Our Coronavirus Response
Coronavirus economics can describe our response to the pandemic with the same six ideas that compose a basic economics course.
The Problem With Predictable Surprises
Economists can explain and improve our inadequate disaster preparation for predictable wildfires, diseases, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
When Daylight Saving Is Not the Best Time
Whereas many of us ask whether we should switch between daylight saving time and standard time, the question is not quite so simple.
Swedish Women, Power, and Divorce
Comparing Swedish men and women with top jobs in politics and business, we see that their divorce rates can vary considerably.
The EU Budget Battle
Called a “budget bloodbath,” the European Union (EU) cannot decide where to get the billions of euros it will no longer receive from the U.K.
A China Story: Doggie Doo-dah Bags
A visit to a doggie doo-dah plastic bags maker in China illustrates the shift from Chinese manufacturing to Vietnam and Indonesia.
Why Tomatoes Require Tradeoffs
About much more than sauces and salads, tomato tradeoffs take us to science and supermarkets, history and trade agreements.
Why You Might Want a Line Sitter
Because hours could be spent waiting in line for a theater ticket, a great piece of pizza, or a Thanksgiving Day Parade spot, you can hire a line sitter.
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