Rockets’ Red Glare
As many communities canceled Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows, more Americans chose to celebrate at home. This shift from public celebration to private parties led to a significant…
Mining vs. Fishing in the Alaskan Wild
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will not move to delay the development of a gold and copper mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, despite a report finding that…
The Return of Drive-in Theater
With social distancing rules preventing mass gatherings, many movie theaters around the country have been going out of business. The movie screening industry, however, is finding a creative way to…
The Cost of Low Oil Prices
Although many Americans regularly separate their trash and recycling, many recyclable materials still end up in the landfill. In some cases, mixing certain materials with your recycling, like plastic bags…
A pizza by any other name…
As social distancing orders forced restaurants to stop serving in their dining rooms, many transitioned to serving customers with take-out meals or delivery. Food delivery services like Grubhub, UberEats, and…
Econ Everyday Classic: There’s Pea in My Coffee!
Due to a combination of increased global demand and poor harvests, coffee prices in 2011 rose some 69% to reach its highest price in over three decades. As a result,…
Econ Everyday Classic: High Cashmere Prices Left in the Dust
Once a pinnacle of luxury clothing found only in high-end fashion stores, by 2006 cashmere sweaters, which typically sold for hundreds of dollars, could be found in big box stores…
Moon Mining
President Trump recently signed an executive order in support of the US opening exploration of resources on the moon and asteroids. The move follows a 2015 US law allowing for…
Frites Market on the Fritz
Like many countries around the world, Belgium is fighting a battle against the COVID-19 virus. As part of social distancing, restaurants and bars are closing down or limiting service. As…
Stadiums Experiment with Lowering Food and Beverage Prices
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they would be lowering prices on food and drink options in Amelie Arena for the 2020 season. Prices would be reduced by an average of…