Those readers whose memories of home economics class are dominated by muffin tins and sewing machines might be surprised to learn about Caroline Hunt, an early innovator in the field. Hunt had no patience for the time-consuming household tasks "home ec" became associated with. "The woman who today makes her own soap instead of taking advantage of machinery for its production enslaves herself to ignorance by limiting her time for study," she declared.
Harvard University Economics Professor on U.S.-China trade relationship
Harvard University Economics Professor and former Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jason Furman sat down with Yahoo Finance's Brian Cheung to discuss how the relationship between the United States and China has shifted, and issues that Biden administration should be prioritizing with China.
Intel Corp said on Sunday it will invest another $600 million in Israel to expand its research and development (R&D) and confirmed it was spending $10 billion on a new chip plant. The announcement was made during a one-day visit to Israel by Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger as part of a European tour that included Germany and Belgium last week.
'Economics aren't in it for the bands': DC entertainment venues ask for reopening guidance | WJLA
Unusual History: The Economics Department at the University of Chicago
In conversation with Sebastian Edwards, Arnold C. Harberger reflects on his time at the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago.
Editor's note: The current debate in economics seems to lack a historical perspective. To try to address this deficiency, we decided to launch a Sunday column on ProMarket focusing on the historical dimension of economic ideas. You can read all of the pieces in the series here .
203 Student-Athletes Garner Duke Degrees - Duke University
Real World Economics: Biden’s free college plan has problems – Twin Cities
The Biden administration's initiative to make community college education free is centered on a good idea. But it is framed badly. And, as always, there are lots of institutional snags that will challenge its implementation.
Start with what makes this an good economic idea: Education is a commodity that not only benefits the person being educated but also benefits both our society and economy as wholes. It is what economists call a "mixed good."
Hamburgers or T-shirt are private goods. They benefit whomever eats or wears them. That individual's use means that no one else can eat or wear those specific items. A free market automatically generates incentives for private sellers to offer such private goods for sale to individuals in the public.
Economics of soil health: Study shows economic benefits of soil health practices – AgriNews
LINCOLN, Neb. — Soil health systems increased net income for 85% of farmers growing corn and 88% growing soybeans, according to an evaluation from the Soil Health Institute and Cargill.
The project was conducted to provide farmers with the economic information they need when deciding whether to adopt soil health practices.
One hundred farmers across nine states, including Indiana, were included in the study. An economist evaluated their on-farm economics using partial budget analysis.
View: The survival of humanity is much more important than economics - The Economic Times
Though Indian Patent Act could take care of the domestic pharmaceutical industry and public health interests in India, TRIPS per se was coming in the way of protection of public health at the global level.
Deputy city manager returns to Chico, offers expertise in community economics – Chico
CHICO — In her third day on the job as deputy city manager in Chico, Jennifer Macarthy said Wednesday she is “soaking up” knowledge, but excited to begin work as the city manager’s right hand.
A self-described “Chico girl” raised locally, Macarthy’s favorite things about the city remain upper and lower Bidwell Park and the downtown area.
Macarthy’s career in community and economic development began when she attended Santa Clara University for her degree in economics and came back to Chico State for a degree in rural and small town planning. From there she worked as a city planner in Humboldt County and later returned to work for Chico on economic development in the mid-’90s.
The economics of Yukon child care – Yukon News
Early learning and child care are hot topics in economics. And it’s not because the profession has cast aside its quantitative models and obsession with economic growth.
Canada’s total economic output per hour worked was $53 USD in 2019 according to the OECD, a club of rich countries. The average American worker produced $72 USD.
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