Illustrating that economics is about a lot more than money, a Thanksgiving Turkey Top 10 List presents economic insight about decision making.
The Power of the T. Rex Market
After a Tyrannosaurus rex named Sue was sold at auction for more than $8 million, the power of the market transformed supply and demand.
Weekly Roundup: From Garbage Questions to Credit Card Costs
Our economic news summary includes expectations bias and female scholars, the environmental debate about garbage and hidden credit card externalities.
The Cost of Garbage
With landfills, recycling and composting the alternatives, garbage incineration that generates electricity has become increasingly popular.
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.
Why Doing Good is Not Always Easy
By recognizing the tradeoffs of recycling, preserving endangered species and improving world health, doing good could become more productive.