VetEconomics Weekly

VetEconomics Weekly breaks down key concepts, trends, and news to help the veterinary community better understand the economic forces shaping animal health care.

By Applied Economics Consulting

· Launched 8 months ago

When More Money Means Less of Something

Last week, we kept it simple and said what many know to be true: when prices go up, the quantity demanded goes down.

24 hrs ago•Applied Economics Consulting

New World Screwworm: When the Past Comes Back to Bite (Bill) You

Given our recent battle with COVID-19, I did not think I would be writing this particular newsletter in 2026.

Jun 16•Applied Economics Consulting

Price Changes… What’s the Story?

Everyone knows that when prices go up, people tend to buy less.

Jun 9•Applied Economics Consulting

The Floor That Distorts the Market

Last issue, I worked through price ceilings, where we cap prices when things get expensive, and what the economics actually says happens when you do.

Jun 2•Applied Economics Consulting

The Ceiling That Crashes the Market

A few weeks ago, the Trump administration was reportedly weighing oil price controls.

May 26•Applied Economics Consulting