economics News Archive
How to use economics to get kids to eat broccoli and train for the NHL
March 11, 2014 —
Does it make economic sense to ‘nudge’ children to provide extra effort on the ice?
Faculty of Arts
Aggressive hockey parents and respect in sports
February 22, 2014 —
Why the issue of aggressive hockey parents matters for the success of minor hockey in Canada, and what should be done about it
Faculty of Arts
The economics of hosting the Olympics, a good party and a bad hangover
February 19, 2014 —
Arguments for, and against, hosting the Olympic Games.
Globe and Mail: How about a government paycheque, for everyone?
February 3, 2014 —
Guaranteed annual income briefly explained
Faculty of Arts
Economist explains guaranteed annual incomes
February 3, 2014 —
Bringing a 1970s experiment back into the light; and one health researcher finds interesting results from it too
Discussing the politics of sport
February 3, 2014 —
U of M faculty members discuss the changing perception of sport and where it fits in society
Economists ask and answer: who is to blame for NHL ticket prices?
January 10, 2014 —
It's not the fault of owners or players
The price of ice and the cost of hockey
December 4, 2013 —
Economics professors and hockey parents, Ryan and Janice Compton blog about, well, economics and hockey
Globe and Mail: Commenting on the throne speech
October 18, 2013 —
Economics professor shares his wisdom