An Unintended Consequence From a Nobel Prize

A story that takes us to a Nobel Prize winner, an airpoirt, and some smiles winds up with some uninytended consequences.

What an Economist Might Say on Valentine’s Day

As poems, or graphs, or cartoons, economic Valentines are one of many reasons why economics need not be the dismal science.

March 2022 Friday’s e-links: A Ben & Jerry’s Story

Our March e-links continue with a Ben & Jerry’s podcast interview that combines the history of their ice cram business with a lot of laughs.

What Economists Say On Valentine’s Day

Further confirming that economics is about everyday life, economic Valentines can send our message on Valentine’s Day.

February 2021 Friday’s e-links: From North Dakota to Mars and the BBC

Last updated 2/26/21 Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. I like to think of them as…

February 2021 Friday’s e-links: From Mars to North Dakota

Last updated 2/19/21 Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. I like to think of them as…

February 2021 Friday’s e-links: From Some Smiles to Minot, North Dakota

Last updated 2/12/21 Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. I like to think of them as…

February 2021 Friday’s e-links: Some Smiles

Last updated 2/05/21 Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. I like to think of them as…

Top Ten Ways to Sound Like an Economist

If your New Year’s resolution is to sound more like an economist, today’s post suggests the top ten ways to achieve your goal.

What An Economist Says on Valentine’s Day

Looking at an economist’s Valentine, we would find production possibilities, inelasticity, marginal returns, and also some poetry.