Is it time to say good-bye to the Penny?
Economics Professor Robert Whaples has been featured in multiple major media outlets, including CNN and NPR, sharing his expert insights on the potential elimination of the penny. With President Trump ordering an end to the “wasteful” production of the one-cent coin, Dr. Whaples discusses the […]
Tobacco age restrictions may not be working, new research shows
Professor Erik Nesson’s new research suggests that Tobacco 21 laws may not be as effective as they seem. While self-reported smoking rates among 18 to 20-year-olds have declined, biomarkers reveal continued nicotine exposure, indicating that young adults are still accessing cigarettes and vapes.
Why ditching the penny may not cost Americans much
Should the penny be retired? ECN Professor Robert Whaples explains why ditching it wouldn’t cost consumers and could even boost efficiency. Read more
Reducing child labour: Lessons from Bolivia’s legalisation experiment
Dr. Leah Lakdawala was featured on VoxDev this week. A unique Bolivian law that legalised and regulated the work of young children led to unexpected declines in child employment without improving working conditions. Full Blog
How does the strategic petroleum reserve work?
Professor Todd McFall shares insights on how the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve operates and its role in stabilizing energy markets in a recent interview with Marketplace. Dive into the full story to learn how this critical resource impacts global oil dynamics. Read more
Professor Koleman Strumpf Speaks at Freakonomics Radio Live Event
On January 2, 2025, Professor Koleman Strumpf of Wake Forest University took the stage at the prestigious Freakonomics Radio Live event in San Francisco. Held at the iconic Sydney Goldstein Theater during the main annual economics meeting, the event attracted over 1,500 attendees and featured […]
Is news bias fueled by journalists supplying slanted views or readers’ demanding them? An economist weighs in
Associate Professor Tommy Leung published an article in The Conversation examining whether media bias stems more from journalists’ perspectives or audience preferences. Drs. Leung and Strumpf’s study suggests that supply-side factors, like journalists’ decisions, significantly shape bias, even when accounting for reader demand.. Full […]
What’s behind the rising cost of groceries in the Piedmont Triad?
Dr. Todd McFall talked with WGHP-TV about the rising cost of groceries. There’s a big increase in wages hidden inside the general inflation. “What we saw in the middle of 2022 was that consumers were willing to pay all of that price change … What […]
How Tariffs Might Impact the US Economy
Economics Professor, Robert Whaples was interviewed on Ava Maria Radio with recently discussing President-elect Donald Trump who has threatened to impose tariffs on some goods imported to the US. Listen here.
