Jay L. Zagorsky

Fireworks Display

Why are so many people lighting off fireworks this year? Jay L. Zagorsky

toilet paper; supermarket

There’s plenty of toilet paper in the U.S. — so why are people hoarding it? Jay L. Zagorsky

Birthday cake

Why are so few people born on Christmas Day, New Year’s and other holidays? Jay L. Zagorsky

Merchandise is Offered for Sale at Walgreens

Half a billion on Halloween pet costumes is latest sign of America’s out-of-control consumerism Jay L. Zagorsky

Gordon Charlop

Wall Street is ignoring the omens of recession — here’s why Jay L. Zagorsky

Robert Downey Jr. in

"Avengers: Endgame" is not near the world box-office record Jay L. Zagorsky

Thanks, "Avengers: Endgame," for showing us inflation Jay L. Zagorsky

Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook says its digital currency will empower billions. Economist are unsure Jay L. Zagorsky

Tax Form

Is doing your taxes making you crazy? Here’s why it shouldn’t Jay L. Zagorsky

Rise and fall of the landline: 143 years of telephones becoming more accessible – and smart Jay L. Zagorsky

An economist talks turkey: 5 facts about Thanksgiving pricing Jay L. Zagorsky

Mystery Lottery Ticket

Got the winning lottery ticket? An economist explains what to do with all that money Jay L. Zagorsky

Mega Millions Jackpot

How winning $1 billion in Mega Millions could lead to bankruptcy Jay L. Zagorsky

Unemployment Benefits

Why the unemployment rate will never get to zero percent — but it could still go a lot lower Jay L. Zagorsky

Save money when traveling abroad by thinking like an economist Jay L. Zagorsky

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