By The Economist
EVERY weekday The Economist explains a new subject, topical or timeless, profound or peculiar. As the end of the year approaches, we look back at the explanations that have proved most popular with readers during 2014. (Normal service will resume on January 5th.)
1. Why the oil price is falling
2. Thomas Piketty's "Capital", summarised in four paragraphs
5. Why the French are so strict about Islamic head coverings
6. Why Sweden has so few road deaths
7. The economics of Panini football stickers
8. Why Swedish men take so much paternity leave
Drones already fill the skies. Now uncrewed vehicles are heading to the front lines
Two broods will soon emerge simultaneously for the first time in 221 years
Government largesse is costing taxpayers