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