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September 6, 2026
Whether looking specifically at Nigerian rice prices or at the UN's FAO Food Price Index, we would see that everywhere, food prices are up.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Traffic Signs to Long Lines
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September 5, 2026
September 2026 Friday’s e-links: The One Forgotten Woman We Should Remember
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September 4, 2026
What Has Happened to the Pumpkin Spice Latte?
Demand and Supply
September 4, 2026
How Should We Measure Global Warming?
Environment
September 3, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - September 4, 2026
Asking why Pumpkin Spice Latte popularity has decreased, we can name the vast array of refresher flavors that consumers can also select.
When To Buy a Movie and Not Rent One
Elaine Schwartz - August 27, 2026
The Town Without Traffic Lights
Elaine Schwartz - August 21, 2026
Back to Starbucks, Back to Our Brains
Elaine Schwartz - August 20, 2026
How An “American-Made” Car Can Surprise Us
Elaine Schwartz - August 19, 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 - September 1, 2026
I recently saw a traffic sign that said: “Thickly Settled.” Since then, I’ve wondered about its meaning and the word choice: Traffic Signs The […]
How Lights Have Begun to Change Lives
Elaine Schwartz - August 24, 2026
When Stock Markets Have More Losers Than Winners
Elaine Schwartz - July 7, 2026
Why We Can Celebrate Economic Independence On July 4th
Elaine Schwartz - July 5, 2026
Why the Dow Is More Than an Average
Elaine Schwartz - June 24, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - September 7, 2026
The Harry Styles Together Together tour will generate more concertgoer revenue in the UK and totally than Taylor Swift's Eras.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Traffic Signs to Long Lines
Elaine Schwartz - September 5, 2026
How Should We Measure Global Warming?
Elaine Schwartz - September 3, 2026
The Economic Side of a Refresher
Elaine Schwartz - August 31, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From McWages to Wives’ Wages
Elaine Schwartz - August 29, 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 - September 4, 2026
Starting our September e-links, we introduce Maria Edgeworth, a 19th century "economist," whose gender was the reason we don't know her.
August 2026 Friday’s e-links: Learning More About Asian and African Economic Development
Elaine Schwartz - August 28, 2026
August 2026 Friday’s e-links: Why El Niño Will Be Historic
Elaine Schwartz - August 21, 2026