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The Paris Olympics Won’t Add Billions to France’s Economy
Let’s take a look at some of these unseen effects of hosting mega-events and debunk the myth of Olympic-sized economic impacts.
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Economics of Christmas Music
Why aren't musicians churning out new holiday tunes each year?
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Case of the Cheaper Dinner That Costs More
Walmart says Thanksgiving dinner is 25% cheaper this year. Sounds like great news, right? But there’s a catch. They quietly changed what’s in the meal.
 • Jadrian Wooten
Why the Paul Skenes Baseball Card Is Worth A Million Dollars
What makes this piece of cardboard—just ink, paper, and a small patch of fabric—worth more than an average house in Pittsburgh?
 • Jadrian Wooten
What Cardboard Can Tell Us About the State of the Economy
A decline in cardboard box sales may serve as an early indicator of whether the U.S. might be headed for a recession
 • Jadrian Wooten
Why Are Eggs So Expensive While Chicken Prices Stay Flat?
Egg prices have skyrocketed due to a bird flu outbreak, while the price of chicken meat has remained relatively stable.
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Real Price of Being Home Alone
How much would the McAllister’s pizza order and groceries cost today?
 • Jadrian Wooten and Chris Clarke
The Penny Problem Isn’t Solved—It’s Just Moved to the Nickel
Do you remember the last time you paid for something with cash?
 • Jadrian Wooten
Why Aren’t Cars as Colorful as They Used to Be?
It’s a story about how companies find ways to cut costs, achieve efficiency, and respond to consumer behavior, especially during tough times.
 • Jadrian Wooten
Taylor Swift is Not Adding Billions to the U.S. Economy
I'm sorry Swifties, but Taylor's economic impact is overstated
 • Jadrian Wooten
$240,000 in-office vs. $120,000 remote
How much income does a worker require to give up job amenities like flexibility, autonomy, and location choice?
 • Jadrian Wooten
Pull Up a Parking Chair
You find the perfect parking space after a snowstorm, until you see a folding chair sitting in the middle. Why does it work, even when it’s not legal?
 • Jadrian Wooten
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