Elaine Schwartz, Author at Econlife (original) (raw)

September 23, 2024

Six Facts: What We Need To Know About Lower Interest Rates

Somewhat deceptive, lower interest rates have a varied impact when we look closely at the different types of borrowing.

September 22, 2024

What Our Pet Spending Signals

Our pet spending sends a signal that relates to Covid, the family, and the GDP that is about a lot more than money.

September 21, 2024

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From an Oasis Concert to the C-Suite

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from a port strike to guns and butter.

September 20, 2024

September 2024 Friday’s e-links: An Entrepreneur’s Story

Continuing with our September e-links, I suggest returning to a timeless podcast from five years ago about how Spanx began.

September 20, 2024

When a Box Is More Than a Container

With East Coast dockworkers threatening a port strike, their concerns take us to the job and cost dilemmas of automation.

September 19, 2024

How to Explain the Gender Gap

Citing the gender pay gap, we can step back to see how women are constrained as they try to ascend the corporate ladder.

September 18, 2024

When a Band Is Like an Airline

When Oasis ticket prices responded to the market, queued fans complained about the extra amount they were charged.

September 17, 2024

Why Europe Has to Choose Guns or Butter

With defense pressures building, it will be tough for Europe's tradeoffs to shift from butter (consumers) to guns (military).

September 16, 2024

Why China Is Worried About Grandma

Looking at China's new retirement age, we see the solution to a problem that they share with many other countries.

September 15, 2024

What Your Name Signals About Your Politics

Using voter registration lists that include the party affiliation that many of us declare, The Washington Post showed us how your name can predict your political […]

September 14, 2024

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Bananas to Wine

Connecting economics, current events, and wine, this week's economic new roundup ranges from tariffs and jobs to prediction markets.

September 13, 2024

September 2024 Friday’s e-links: The Power Clash at Disney

Continuing with our September e-links, I recommend a whopper of a news article on the power struggle to lead Disney.