Is the Florida Government Enforcing Middlemen in the…
This week I have a question from Heath who frequently writes to me for Ask an Economist. He has a…
The FTC Attacks Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the permanent government bureaucracy responsible for enforcing…
The Problem with a Chicago Municipal Grocery Store
Chicago's new mayor, Brandon Johnson, is experimenting with a surprising new city policy—…
New Lithium Discovery Highlights Why We Never Run Out…
A new discovery of lithium this last week led to a flurry of headlines touting the finding as one of…
Economics in the Bible
This week for Ask an Economist I received a question from Steve R. It's a question of Biblical…
What Happens If the Government Outspends Its Ability to…
For “Ask an Economist” this week, I have two questions from J.R. He says, “My question is what…
Why Do Some Countries Stay Poor
This week for Ask an Economist, I have a question from a reader named Mark. He says, “I've…
Finding Present Value in Your Finances
Let me ask you a simple question. What would you prefer— $10 today or $10 in five years? The answer…
Why Working from Home Isn’t Working
Zoom recently announced they are calling some workers back to the office. The company’s new policy…
Why Are Some US Street Lights Turning Purple?
I saw it for the first time in Wichita, Kansas. My coworker was driving a shuttle carrying myself…
