Tuesday's Assorted Links

Pickleball, student stress, Oakland A's, beef prices, and universal basic income

Pickleball, it turns out, is an unusually loud sport. Check out this week’s assorted links to learn more.

Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:

1. America’s fastest-growing sport is creating a negative externality for people who live nearby [The Hustle]

2. A new survey finds that students believe professors are the #1 source responsible for helping ease stress and mental health issues [Inside Higher Ed]

3. Oakland’s baseball team is seeking public funding to move to Las Vegas, but economists would like to remind everyone that it’s not a great investment plan [The Morning Brew]

4. As cattle ranchers shrink the size of their herds due to droughts and high input costs, it’s reducing the supply of the nation’s beef and threatening to push prices for steaks and burgers to record highs [The Wall Street Journal]

5. A Universal basic income program offering nearly $2,000 a month will be tested in England for the first time [CNBC]

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Grocery prices in the U.K. are up 19% from last year, and the Prime Minister believes he has just the answer: voluntary price controls on vital food items. 📚 Uncover the historical context, gain insights from economists, and explore the pros and cons of price controls in this week’s post.