It's Election Time Again...

It's election time again and this one is so far a crazy one. Candidates are trying everything to be "cool" and connect with voters. However, even the best of plans...

Life is Economic!

Can you explain the economics behind this scene in Seinfeld?

Happiness Will Come From Emotional and Financial Flexibility Pt2

Here is the financial side.....

Happiness Will Come From Emotional and Financial Flexibility Pt1

As we have discussed this year, your happiness will need emotional and financial flexibility to be nurtured. Here is the emotional side.

So You're Off to Make Millions...

So what will you do with your money? Very few people make millions and KEEP making millions. Its usually for a short period of time. Often it is a one shot chance from selling a company, inheritance, lottery, etc. Here is an interesting article that found the top 25 NFL draft picks 25 years ago to see where they are now. Since they and you were confident they would make lots of money.... take a look.

The New Minimum Wage?

Here is a completely different take on the idea of a minimum wage.

Demand in Action - The Smartphone

Here is an interesting article about what determines what we buy. Would you consider the alternative?

Can Capitalists Save Capitalism?

Here is an interesting update to GDP growth.

Live Within My Means?

Here are some pitfalls that may lay ahead for you. Tuck this somewhere in the back of your brain, you'll be glad. If not, don't say I didn't tell you so!

The Upside of the New Labor Market?

This is not for everyone but oh the possibilities :)

The Opposite of "Thanksbuying"

Instead of running around buying more stuff to fill our homes, here is a new minimalist view. What do you think?

"Thanksbuying"

Here is a view on shopping on Thanksgiving. What do you think?

Hold That Deposit Check!

Supply & Demand applies to college too (get the pun - ha ha ha) anyway, here is the segment I mentioned on which degrees lead to the higher paying job (on average).

Trying to Figure Out the Deeper Meaning of Life

Here is an amusing essay on the labor market from Anthropologist David Graeber. It  has caused a minor viral reaction on the web. See what you think, then read the follow up from The Economist.   
Comment on both.

One Last Thought on Labor

One last thought on labor...

Minimum Wage - The Price We Pay

A tragic glimpse of low wage employment in a high cost area.

More on Music and Its All Economomic

Earlier we examined the economic influence on the music industry with Motown. Here is an updated view of what influences the music industry today. What do you think?
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We Were Just Discussing This Concept...

We just discussed how a society's experiences and culture help shape their economic system and vitality (or lack of). Check this out.

It's All Economic

Yes, everything is economic!
Watch this clip and let me know if you agree.