Unknown author explains where the money's at.

New school year means new classes, and this year, I'm taking an economics course. Based on a lot of city hall polls, Whyville citizens don't know too much about the subject, so I figured I'd teach you a little.

First, what is economics? Webster's Dictionary (http://www.m-w.com) defines economics as "a social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services." That sounds quite confusing to me, so here's the simple definition: economics is the study of how the people make money, and what people do with money. Sounds really exciting, doesn't it? I'm sure you're asking what this has to do with you, aren't you?

I'm sure at some point in your life, you've asked the question, "Why can't the government just give everyone money?" read more...

Unknown author wants you to sign up.

Due to the recent hype about the Y-mail helpers, I thought it might be a good idea for everyone to know what exactly you need to do to get to be one.

First -- don't ask if you can be a City Worker. "City Workers are adults that work for the company that runs Whyville." That's what they'll tell you. They all finished school and went to college so most of you who wanted to be a City Worker as a summer job are out of luck. Maybe after we get our college degrees we could consider it. :-) read more...