Shoppers Show Cheer During 2024 Holiday Season
Despite the high levels of economic anxiety that Americans expressed earlier in the year, shoppers spent 3.8% more in the 2024 holiday shopping season than in the previous year. The…
Carolina Panthers bring home the trophy…sort of
Despite not having a winning regular season record since 2017, the Carolina Panthersand the City of Charlotte have just been named National Champions, but not in football.The Center for Economic…
Why Are Honda and Nissan Merging?
Honda and Nissan recently announced that they are exploring the possibility of merging. Why would two long-time competitors join forces and why might a merger between two Japanese automakers matter…
Holiday Break: December 17th — January 7th, 2025
Wishing you and yours a wonderful hoilday season and all the best in the coming new year! - The Econ Everyday Team Source | Unsplash: Photo by Logan Voss on…
Closing Time
Fast-food chain Wendy’s announced they are planning to close 140 underperforming stores by the end of 2024. The proposed closures are for stores in low-growth locations with less than $1…
The Implications of Tariffs for the Economy
Tariffs probably aren’t something you think about as you go about your day, in fact, youmight have never thought about them at all. That could soon change as Donald Trump…
Private Sector Job Growth Reflects Broader Macroeconomic Trends
The pace of job growth in the private sector is more than a statistic; it tells a story of how businesses, consumers, and policymakers respond to changes in the economy.…
Navigating the Market System and Circular Flow: Dropbox’s Workforce Restructuring
Dropbox’s recent decision to reduce its workforce by 20% highlights core principles of the market system and the circular flow model. At its essence, the market system operates on the…
Why Higher Interest Rates Haven’t Deterred Homebuyers: The Unexpected Rise in Pending Home Sales
The recent 7.4% rise in pending home sales for September, exceeding predictions, underscores the nuanced relationship between Federal Reserve policies, consumer decisions, and market dynamics. Although high interest rates are…
Winning at Northwestern
If you’re like many football fans, nothing beats sitting in the stands cheering the hometeam. Indeed, in the fall, many college towns come alive as alumni and others descend onfootball…