How a Bridge Collapse Affected Cars, Cruises, and Coal
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by Elaine Schwartz
7h ago
While the length of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was just 1.6 miles, the cost of its collapse extended around the globe ..read more
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Where Populations Are Old and Young
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by Elaine Schwartz
1d ago
Perhaps this Google Ngram says the world is aging? And yes, the U.S. is growing older: Old and Young Populations But so too is the world: Still, a closer look reveals how much our age varies: U.S. States At 45 years old, Maine’s median age is even more than Florida’s. Atlas Obscura hypothesizes that Maine ..read more
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When and Where Higher Temperatures Elevate Food Prices
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by Elaine Schwartz
2d ago
Thinking about the reasons that food prices rise, we can add a cause to our list that might get worse in the future ..read more
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The Unintended Consequence of a Garbage Ban
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by Elaine Schwartz
3d ago
Although Jasper, Indiana's garbage ban sounded ideal for the environment, it did have unintended consequences ..read more
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How the World’s Happiest Countries Are Not Entirely Happy
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by Elaine Schwartz
4d ago
A close look at how we identify the world's happiest countries reveals that happiness ranks could be misleading ..read more
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Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Small Households to Small Houses
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by Elaine Schwartz
4d ago
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from feminist basketball to pricey chocolate ..read more
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March 2024 Friday’s e-links: Argentina’s 16-Year Bond Battle
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by Elaine Schwartz
5d ago
Continuing with our March e-links, we recommend a podcast that is about a 16-year battle against Argentina ..read more
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How Caitlin Clark Economics Can Change the NCAA
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by Elaine Schwartz
6d ago
As March Madness begins, we can keep an eye on Caitlin Clark economics as a phenomenon that can narrow the NCAA gender gap ..read more
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The Significance of a Tiny Pineapple
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by Elaine Schwartz
1w ago
As a dessert or snack for singles households, the new Del Monte Honeyglow mini pineapple is about much more than fruit ..read more
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The (Economic) Invasion of the Fire Ant
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by Elaine Schwartz
1w ago
The economic side of Australia's fire ant invasion includes accepting the massive eradication opportunity cost ..read more
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