Why a Big Tax Refund Shouldn’t Excite You
It’s the dreaded season once again.
Did FDR Create the Middle Class?
This week I have a question from Ryan who asks about economic development in America.
Why ChatGPT Will Change Higher Ed for the Better
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system called ChatGPT has been released to the public, and many…
3 Rules of Rational Parenting Derived from Good…
As an economist, one of the most common questions I get is inquiries on which stocks to buy.
The World’s Largest Economics Association Just…
The largest association of professional economists, the American Economics Association, recently…
Has Capitalism Created a Wasteful Excess of Managers?
Have you noticed there seem to be a lot of managers nowadays?
Are Tattoos a Rational Use of Resources?
This week I have a question from Stephen who asks about whether consumers are really rational.
Paul Ehrlich: Wrong on 60 Minutes and for Almost 60…
CBS recently featured infamous doomsayer Paul Ehrlich on their long-running show 60 Minutes.
Norm Macdonald and the Economics of Comedy
My favorite comedian, Norm Macdonald, died a little over a year ago.
Did the Death of “Net Neutrality” Live Up to Doomsday…
This week for Ask an Economist I’m answering a question sent to me by Lawrence.
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