Is Olive Oil the New Liquid Gold?
Petroleum is often referred to as liquid gold. Now another oil may claim the same title. Olive oil. You’re probably aware of its health benefits and, in comparison to other…
How Policy Decisions in China Are Creating Uncertainty for America’s Corn Farmers
What do you think of when you see a kernel of corn? Maybe a bowl of popcorn or corn on the cob? Perhaps your mind goes to corn syrup, animal…
Made in Vietnam
Think that new iPhone you just got was made in China? Perhaps, but it also may have been made in Vietnam or India. That’s right, Apple, like many other companies,…
Sacre Bleu! Save Me A Glass
For many people, wine and France go together like peanut butter and jelly. Indeed, France’s winemaking industry is the stuff of legends with family wineries going back generations. Now though,…
Racing to Keep Up: A New Era for Car Buyers and Dealers
Remember the cheesy commercials offering new cars ‘with no money down’ or monthly lease prices on new cars ‘so low, we’re practically giving them away’? Well despite seeming like a…
The Big Ten is Big Money
There was once a time when the Big Ten referred to ten universities located in the middle of the country. If you asked their students and alumni, they’d probably say…
Have We Reached a Tipping Point?
You’re probably familiar with the routine by now. You make a purchase and go to swipe your card, but before you can, the checkout clerk turns the screen toward you…
Where’s the Beef?
Summertime! If you’re like many people, you’re probably thinking about sunshine, swimming pools, and backyard barbeques. This year though, that backyard barbeque could be a lot more expensive. Why? The…
‘Lover’ or Hate Her: Taylor Swift Means Business
If Taylor Swift is coming to a town near you this summer, consider yourself lucky, at least if you’re in the hospitality industry. Taylor Swift and her legion of fans,…
Understanding The Link Between National Security and Industrial Policy
Imagine a world without semiconductors. What would it look like? Well, you wouldn’t be able to use your cell phone or laptop. Your car would probably not be drivable. You…