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Environment
May 17, 2026
Even with a massive water crisis, the states that need the Colorado River have been unable to make the necessary tradoffs.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Diet Coke to Campbell’s Soup
Weekly Roundup
May 16, 2026
May 2026 Friday’s e-links: The Best Podcast
e-links
May 15, 2026
When a Triple Whammy Hits the Tomato
Prices
May 15, 2026
How a Tin Can Changes Our Dinner Menu
Prices
May 14, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - May 6, 2026
While a tobacco tax can be an ideal source of revenue, policy makers need to know how to set the ideal rate.
The Economic Side of a Dinosaur
Elaine Schwartz - May 5, 2026
Where We Won’t Find Childcare
Elaine Schwartz - May 1, 2026
Where Endless Shrimp Stops
Elaine Schwartz - April 22, 2026
What Goldilocks Would Say About the Global Economy
Elaine Schwartz - April 15, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - March 1, 2026
Accordng Baumol's Cost Disease, the reason we pay more to our babysitters is not because they are doing a better job.
Where To Find the AI In Our Lives
Elaine Schwartz - November 30, 2025
The Real Tariff Story
Elaine Schwartz - August 28, 2025
The Island With No Traffic Lights
Elaine Schwartz - July 18, 2025
The Story of a $10 Million Handbag
Elaine Schwartz - July 15, 2025
Elaine Schwartz - May 18, 2026
Looking at armies, navies, and railroads, we can see that wristwatch history is about much more than time.
How to Solve a Highway Problem
Elaine Schwartz - May 12, 2026
Why We Should Worry About Jet Fuel
Elaine Schwartz - April 20, 2026
What We Can Learn From the S&P 500
Elaine Schwartz - February 18, 2026
Comparing the “Uncool Index” to the S&P
Elaine Schwartz - February 11, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - May 17, 2026
Even with a massive water crisis, the states that need the Colorado River have been unable to make the necessary tradoffs.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Diet Coke to Campbell’s Soup
Elaine Schwartz - May 16, 2026
How a Chokepoint Impacts a Potato Chip
Elaine Schwartz - May 13, 2026
Why India Has a Diet Coke Shortage
Elaine Schwartz - May 10, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From More Jobs to Fewer Condoms
Elaine Schwartz - May 9, 2026
econguest - January 11, 2026
Whether looking at toys or travel and a slew of other topics, our econlife 2025 Holiday Quiz has some surprises.
Econlife Quiz: Halloween
econguest - November 2, 2025
Econlife Quiz: Holidays
econguest - July 2, 2025
Elaine Schwartz - May 15, 2026
Continuing with our May e-links, today I recommend a podcast that pair two economists that know how to write interesting books.
May 2026 Friday’s e-links: A Website Recommendation
Elaine Schwartz - May 8, 2026
May 2026 Friday’s e-links: A Good Book
Elaine Schwartz - May 1, 2026
