Tuesday's Assorted Links
Company towns, egg prices, TikTok's carbon footprint, junk fees, and Polish butter reserves
Hi y’all! Here are five stories from this week that contained some neat applications of economic principles or are related to teaching:
Elon Musk is using the sheer force of his will and wealth to reshape an area in the Lone Star State into a company town [Sherwood News]
Egg prices may reach a record high just two years after their pandemic peak due to a bird flu-induced supply shortage and strong holiday demand [CNBC]
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s [The Guardian]
The Federal Trade Commission announced a new rule that bans hidden junk fees for live events, hotels, and vacation rentals [Tech Crunch]
Poland is selling its frozen butter reserves to curb soaring prices [CNN]
Which Christmas movie reigns supreme at the box office? Home Alone, The Grinch, or maybe a classic like It’s a Wonderful Life? Let’s crunch the numbers using lifetime domestic earnings, adjusting for inflation to level the playing field. The results help us explore what makes a holiday movie truly stand the test of time.
What’s the most popular Christmas movie of all time?
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