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Econlife

02.09.2025

The Cost of Air Travel Delays

A close look at air travel delays reveals a massive cost that varies among all of the travelers and for the airlines.

Econlife

02.09.2025

How Federal Reserve Independence Evolved in 1935 and 1951

With considerable debate and presidential disagreement, the Congress established Federal Reserve independence in 1935 and 1951.

Econlife

02.09.2025

Economic News Roundup: From Small Packages to Big Tariffs

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from Federal Reserve independence to food waste.

Econlife

02.09.2025

Where Tariff Revenue Comes From

Looking at the what, where, and how much of tariff revenue, we csn see why Adam Smith and David Ricardo would have protested.

Econlife

02.09.2025

The U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Receives Low Grades

Graded domestically and compared to other countries, the U.S. transportation infrastructure needs an uptick.

Econlife

02.09.2025

Memorable Articles, Podcasts, & Films Elaine's e-links August 2025

Continuing with our August e-links, we conclude the month with a podcast recommendation that focuses on the U.S. Constitution.

Econlife

28.08.2025

Why Expiration Dates Vary

Varying from state to state, the expiration dates on our food create the incentive to waste massive amounts of what we buy.

Econlife

27.08.2025

What Longer Summers Cost Us

Not necessarily giving us more vacation, instead, longer summers at the beginning and end, just have extra costly days that are hot.

Econlife

26.08.2025

Why Federal Reserve Policies Require Tradeoffs

Reflecting Federal Reserve Policy challenges, Chairman Powell and "The Economist" see the U.S. inflation threat differently.

Econlife

25.08.2025

How Methane Emissions Come From Cows

As one reason for global warming, methane emissions from cow burps can be explained by the tragedy of the commons.

Econlife

25.08.2025

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Rhinos to Reese's

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from iced tea cans to working women.

Econlife

25.08.2025

Where a De Minimis Tariff Creates New Incentives

Demonstrated by the elimination of the de minimis exemption, new tariff incentives include a global ripple of delivery cancellations.

Econlife

25.08.2025

Why the Cost of Raising a Child Is Up

While the tooth fairy is spending less, for almost everything else, the cost of raising a child has gone up.

Econlife

25.08.2025

By Naming Heat Waves, We Increasingly Recognize Their Impact

With average global temperatures rising, naming heat waves can create the incentives that encourage appropriate fiscal policies.

Econlife

25.08.2025

When Smaller Snack Packages Reflect Higher Prices

When inflation nudges prices higher and higher, large firms can use packaging strategies to preserve demand.

Econlife

25.08.2025

Memorable Articles, Podcasts & Films, Elaine's e-links Aug. 2025

Continuing with our August e-links, I've added to my past recommendation of "The Gilded Age" with a classic book.

Econlife

25.08.2025

Economic News Roundup: From Burp Taxes to Oreo Packages

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from child care costs to coffee tariffs.

Econlife

25.08.2025

Why Coffee Tariffs Are Complicated

When we look at the long list of countries that grow, process, roast, and brew coffee beans, we see the complicated impact of tariffs.

Econlife

25.08.2025

When Accurate Statistics Are a Crime

Politically painful, the quest for Greece's accurate economic statistics had unusual results for its government statisticians.

Econlife

12.08.2025

The Oreo Reese Partnership

We have an Oreo Reese partnership because two sweets makers see a synergy between two of the most popular snacks.

Econlife

11.08.2025

How Saving Rhinos Requires New Financial Products

Looking for the the funding that will rescue endangered. wildlife populations, investors can purchase bonds.

Econlife

10.08.2025

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Peanuts to Colas

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from BLS statistics to Southwest Airlines seats.

Econlife

09.08.2025

Memorable Articles, Podcats, & Films Elaine's e-links August 2025

Continuing with our August e-links, we recommend a feel-good film based on a true story that is inspiring, memorable, and fun.

Econlife

09.08.2025

Identifying American Made Vehicles

It is always surprising to see the long list of seemingly foreign cars that are near the top of Cars.com's American-Made Index.

Econlife

08.08.2025

How Employment Statistics Are Collected

Based on the history and current policies of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we can see that employment statistics are non-partisan.

Econlife

08.08.2025

How Peanut Research Changed An M&M

Faced with a taste problem, M&M needed peanut research to develop a new peanut that had a vast array of requisites.

Econlife

08.08.2025

How Dynamic Grocery Prces Could Transform Supermarkets

Somewhat typical in Norway, dynamic grocery prices in U.S. supermarkets have generated opposition from consumers but not businesses.

Econlife

08.08.2025

Why the Southwest Brand Value is Sinking

With policy changes that will vastly change the Southwest brand value, the airline became more of a normal company.

Econlife

08.08.2025

How New Coke Reflects Cola Competition

When they choose between using sugar or high-fructose, Coke and Pepsi could be dealing with the Prisoners' Dilemma.

Econlife

03.08.2025

Economic News Roundup: From Dot Plots to Chicken Wraps

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from tariff facts to artifical food dyes.

Econlife

02.08.2025

Memorable Articles, Podcasts, and Films Elaine's e-links Aug. 2025

Starting our August e-links, we suggest listening to a new Odd Lots podcast that shares what it's like to run a Los Angeles bread bakery.

Econlife

02.08.2025

How a Chicken Wrap War is Fought

Looking at a long list of fast food sellers, we can see how each one fights a chicken wrap war in a monopolistically competitive market.

Econlife

01.08.2025

When Artifical Dyes Could Disappear

Thinking of tradeoffs, we can see why manufacturers have delayed eliminating artificial dyes from their foods and drinks.

Econlife

01.08.2025

Why the Dot Plot Can Solve a Monetary Mystery

Those of us that wonder when and if the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates can use their dot plots to understand their behavior.

Econlife

30.07.2025

The Tariff Impacts That Won't Change

Although President Trump's trade policies can shift daily, there are certain tariff impacts that will not change.

Econlife

29.07.2025

How Auction Economics Can Select Million Dollar Price Tages

After knowing the mind-boggling prices for a Birkin bag and "Citizen Kane" sled, only auction economics can explain while they were so high.

Econlife

29.07.2025

Why Rising Sea Levels Create a Dilemma

With rising sea levels, we wind up with a tension between saving the beach and preserving private property.

Econlife

29.07.2025

The Drought Impact opn River Levels

While the possibilities are countless, we can see the specific drought impact by focusing on sinking river levels.

Econlife

29.07.2025

Memorable Articles, Podcasts, and Films Elaine's e-links July 2025

Continuing with our July e-links, I've moved from the frivolous books and videos I've been watching to a podcast on the consumer.

Econlife

29.07.2025

Why Aging Populations Could Create Less Demographic Drag

Looking at aging populations, we could see less of a demographic drag on economic growth because of misleading mathematics.

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Econlife - Economy

The Cost of Air Travel Delays

How Federal Reserve Independence Evolved in 1935 and 1951

Economic News Roundup: From Small Packages to Big Tariffs

Where Tariff Revenue Comes From

The U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Receives Low Grades

Memorable Articles, Podcasts, & Films Elaine's e-links August 2025

Why Expiration Dates Vary

What Longer Summers Cost Us

Why Federal Reserve Policies Require Tradeoffs

How Methane Emissions Come From Cows

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Rhinos to Reese's

Where a De Minimis Tariff Creates New Incentives

Why the Cost of Raising a Child Is Up

By Naming Heat Waves, We Increasingly Recognize Their Impact

When Smaller Snack Packages Reflect Higher Prices

Memorable Articles, Podcasts & Films, Elaine's e-links Aug. 2025

Economic News Roundup: From Burp Taxes to Oreo Packages

Why Coffee Tariffs Are Complicated

When Accurate Statistics Are a Crime

The Oreo Reese Partnership

How Saving Rhinos Requires New Financial Products

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Peanuts to Colas

Memorable Articles, Podcats, & Films Elaine's e-links August 2025

Identifying American Made Vehicles

How Employment Statistics Are Collected

How Peanut Research Changed An M&M

How Dynamic Grocery Prces Could Transform Supermarkets

Why the Southwest Brand Value is Sinking

How New Coke Reflects Cola Competition

Economic News Roundup: From Dot Plots to Chicken Wraps

Memorable Articles, Podcasts, and Films Elaine's e-links Aug. 2025

How a Chicken Wrap War is Fought

When Artifical Dyes Could Disappear

Why the Dot Plot Can Solve a Monetary Mystery

The Tariff Impacts That Won't Change

How Auction Economics Can Select Million Dollar Price Tages

Why Rising Sea Levels Create a Dilemma

The Drought Impact opn River Levels

Memorable Articles, Podcasts, and Films Elaine's e-links July 2025

Why Aging Populations Could Create Less Demographic Drag

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