From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and a Visiting Professor at the UNSW. Dr. Wolfers earned his Ph.D. in economics in 2001 from Harvard University. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics in his native Australia at the University of Sydney in 1994, winning the University Medal. Dr. Wolfers frequently writes for the New York Times, and often appears on TV, radio and in print. He is also a popular teacher, with many teaching awards to his name
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics recognizes Bob Hall and Mike Woodford for their foundational contributions to modern macroeconomics, specifically the shift toward microeconomic foundations. This transition replaces traditional large-scale statistical modeling with frameworks that analyze how individual decision-makin...
The US-Canada trade war represents a significant shift in North American economic relations, driven by arbitrary tariffs that prioritize bellicose rhetoric over strategic integration. While the immediate economic impact remains small—affecting only a minor percentage of total trade—the long-term risks include the disin...
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