Much of economics is controversial. Asked to give their take on any given issue, you can expect two economists to put forward at least three different arguments. But on the issue of competition, there is an unusual level of harmony. That is why, when asked on the question of whether services like Uber makes us better off, top economists agree. For example, all 40 influential economists polled by the Chicago Booth School of Business thought…
Almost every economist agrees: Uber makes us better off
More of Today's Solutions
This Canadian didn’t want to fly from Germany to Canada—so he took a cargo ship
When Will Vibert’s European work visa was closing in on its expiration date, the Canadian was reluctant to travel back to Vancouver via plane. ...
Read MoreSimple movement is connected to better brain health in older adults
It goes without saying that practicing regular exercise offers plentiful benefits for our overall health, but as we age, engaging in the same exercise ...
Read MorePassive cooling techniques reduce AC strain by up to 80 percent
In the summer months, many of us are of two minds: we’re dying to keep it cool, but we’re also dying not to spend ...
Read MoreMaking windows bird-friendly: a crash course on protecting our feathered friends
In 1990, Michael Mesure was on the way to a wildlife rehabilitation center. Among his passengers was a common yellowthroat, a colorful warbler that ...
Read More
