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Macroeconomic Measurement
May 11, 2026
We might be back to our K-shaped economy. But it could be an “E.” Household Spending Gasoline During March, gasoline spending rose by more than 15% […]
Why India Has a Diet Coke Shortage
Developing Economies
May 10, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From More Jobs to Fewer Condoms
Weekly Roundup
May 9, 2026
May 2026 Friday’s e-links: A Website Recommendation
e-links
May 8, 2026
How $3 Became the New $1
Prices
May 8, 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 12, 2026
The same since 1993, the federal gasoline tax might be suspended although the Highway Trust Fund needs the revenue.
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
Where a Road Matters
Elaine Schwartz - February 3, 2026
Elaine Schwartz - May 10, 2026
As India's supply of Diet Coke plunges, households can the Iran War for the aluminum cans that can no longer be made.
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From More Jobs to Fewer Condoms
Elaine Schwartz - May 9, 2026
Why the World Might See a Condom Shortage
Elaine Schwartz - May 4, 2026
Why Our Planes Could Be Lighter
Elaine Schwartz - May 3, 2026
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Childcare to Healthcare
Elaine Schwartz - May 2, 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 8, 2026
Continuing with our May e-links, this week we recommend a new media initiative from the always interesting economist Justin Wolfers.
May 2026 Friday’s e-links: A Good Book
Elaine Schwartz - May 1, 2026
April 2026 Friday’s e-links: What We Never Knew About McDonald’s
Elaine Schwartz - April 24, 2026
