Economics June 2005 Archive

In my article The Softwood Lumber Dispute we saw an example of a tariff placed on a foreign good. A tariff is simply a tax or duty placed on an ... Read More

A reader asks: "What's a recession? How do we know if we're in one?". In "Recession? Depression? What's the difference?", we answer the question.

A reader asks: "What is arbitrage? What markets do arbitrageurs usually trade on?". In "What is Arbitrage?" we examine those arbitrage questions.

I've had a few e-mails lately asking how to calculate the price elasticity of demand. The article Price Elasticity of Demand gives you the information you need to know ... Read More

I try not to editorialize when I comment on public policy proposals. I try to give my readers the pros and cons of any potential new law and leave it ... Read More

Here's an interesting letter which discuss the idea that the oil supply is running out: A Letter on the Oil Supply.

An issue we have not discussed much lately is the The Softwood Lumber Dispute:. Here is one reader's view on the topic: A Letter on the Softwood Lumber ... Read More

It seems that everyone has a strong opinion on the FairTax Proposal - people either love it or hate it. Here is an interesting e-mail I've received recently from ... Read More

I've spent the last day catching up on all of your e-mails. Over the last month I've heard from hundreds of you, and I'm trying my darndest to reply ... Read More