Link: Economists discuss the valuation of human life model to determine when the appropriate time to open the economy is. Federal agencies typically value a human life at $10 million. Many economis…
American Airlines Banks on Loyalty Program to Back Stimulus Loan to Manage Through Coronavirus - WSJ
American Airlines said that it plans to pledge its loyalty program as collateral for a $4.75 billion government loan as it seeks to shore up capital to manage through the coronavirus pandemic.
Rob Cleveland: Give Michigan college graduates a ‘HUGE' tax incentive
It's remarkable how economic development, and the process of locating a new facility, has changed in the last decade. Just 10 years ago, with a national unemployment rate of 10 percent, companies had little problem finding available employees, and most site location decisions were based on…
(5) The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon Trains Penny - YouTube
Season 03 Episode 03, "The Gothowitz Deviation". Sheldon attempts to modify Penny's behaviour by giving her a chocolate every time she does something right. ...
We do what we are rewarded for doing. We are strongly motivated by the desire to maximize the positive consequences of our actions and minimize the negative consequences. Academics identify these a…
The Simpsons — Sirloin-A-Lot Challenge – Economics Media Library
This clips includes a few different economics concepts rolled in to one. The overarching theme is that of consumer choice where Homer appears to experience diminishing returns while trying to eat a…
Uber sets diversity goals, ties executive compensation to D&I success | HR Dive
"The numbers certainly matter, but they're only a starting point; a commitment to diversity and inclusion has to run much deeper to be successful," Chief D&I Officer Bo Young Lee said in the report.
Tax incentives for FCA plants in Southeast Michigan may top $400 million
The tax incentive package for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' $1.6 billion conversion of two Detroit engine plants into a new Jeep assembly plant and other investments in Southeast Michigan could top $400 million after additional tax increment financing measures are tacked onto the deal.The Michigan…