In the video above from sometime in the late 1970s, Milton Friedman explains the important economic lessons contained in Leonard Read’s delightful and now classic essay from 1958, “I, Pencil: My ...

Danielle explores the human and economic tolls of past pandemics. Today, Danielle (from the safety of her Chicago flat) looks back at a few of the world's biggest pandemics. From the Black Death of ...

Whether making everyday choices in the grocery store, contemplating the cost of college or voting in an election, economic thinking can help us analyze the world around us to make more informed ...

The Great Recession of 2008 left an indelible mark on the global economy, reshaping financial landscapes and altering personal financial strategies. As we continue to navigate its aftermath, the ...

Lights, camera, economics! This week, we bring you something different: the premier of the Money Talks film club. So get yourself a large soda (no ice), some popcorn and find out what economic lessons ...

“I'd fill my yard with chicks and turkeys and geese and ducks … As if to say "Here lives a wealthy man." With summer in full swing, many families are planning a trip to New York, and with it, a trip ...