Was Your iPhone Made in India?
Photo by Frankie on Unsplash Was the iPhone you just bought made in India? Maybe not, but your next one very well could be. Apple recently announced that it will be increasing production…
If Oil Prices Are Falling, Why Are Gas Prices Still So High?
Photo by Yassine Khalfalli on Unsplash Trying to keep up with the ups and downs of the global oil market these days is a challenge. After rapidly rising to their highest price in…
Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Car?
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash Electric vehicles or EVs as they’re often called, have been around for a while, but for many people, the economics of owning an EV haven’t made sense.…
Mexico’s Avocado Producers: Under Threat by Drug Cartels?
Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash As guacamole, avocados are a staple of tailgate parties and happy hours, and in recent years, avocado toast has become a trendy go-to breakfast. However, the small…
What the War in Ukraine Means for Your Economy?
Image by Alexey Hulsov from Pixabay Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade the sovereign nation of Ukraine has shocked the world. Protests against Putin’s action have sprung up in major cities from New York…
We Have Record Profits, But We Still Need to Raise Prices
Photo by fernandozhiminaicela on Pixabay.com Does it seem like there’s a disconnect between reports of record earnings by large companies and warnings from the same companies that they need to…
The Rising Price of Bread in Turkey: Daily Life in a High Inflation Economy
Use this link to view a short video "The price of a Turkish breakfast staple has risen 40%" from BBC.com Inflation might just be the new buzzword for 2022. As…
Passing the Buck: Why Everything’s Now a Dollar and a Quarter at the Dollar Store
The dollar store, a staple in strip malls across many parts of rural America, is on its way to becoming the dollar and a quarter store. The appeal of the…
The Link Between Global Warming and a Jittery Coffee Market
Use this link to view a 5 minute video "Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil" from WSJ.com If you’re like many coffee drinkers, you…
The Economics of Choosing a Green Tree for Christmas
As Christians across the world get ready to celebrate Christmas, the debate over whether that celebration should include a fresh cut tree or a manufactured tree made of plastic is…