The Sparkling Wine of Beers?
A shipment of Miller High Life beer was intercepted and destroyed in Antwerp, Belgium on its way to Germany. The reason: the use of its long-used slogan “The Champagne of Beers.” Under…
Coveted Concert Merch Sells Out Swiftly
Taylor Swift fans recently descended on Tampa, Florida for three nights of concerts. In addition to seeing the live performances, many fans were seeking to get some of the coveted…
Chicken Little is an Increasingly Rare Bird
Production of boiler chickens (those raised for their meat, not eggs) in the US has grown from just over 10 billion in 1970 to nearly 60 billion pounds in 2021. Additionally, the…
EVs: Driving Change at Convenience Stores
The United Nation’s (UN) recent report on the impending changes the world is facing as a result of climate change may boost interest in electric vehicles (EVs). While the idea…
Who’s In The Driver’s Seat: The Changing Dynamics of Auto Production
If you were shopping for a new car during the pandemic or even just driving past car dealerships, you might recall seeing empty lots that once used to house rows…
China’s Population is Declining – Too hot, too cold, or just nice for its Economic Development?
On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, China’s National Bureau of Statistics released the country’s population data to be 1.41175 billion in 2022, and reported that there was a fall of about 850,000 Chinese…
The Externalities Effect of Child Firearm Fatalities in the States
A study published on July 8th, 2022 by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analyzed how gun fatalities among children and teens in the country compared to eleven other similar countries, and reported…
Are You Suffering From Inflation Brain?
With headlines and news updates continually reminding us that we’re in an inflationary economy, it’s hard not to be at least a little bit concerned about what financial challenges might…
Understanding the U.S. Labor Market – A January 2023 Snapshot
According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) website, April 2020 recorded the highest unemployment rate during the COVID-19 pandemic at 14.8%. As of January 2023, the unemployment rate reduced to…
The Band Plays On
DC street band, Spread Love, plays regularly on the corner of 15th St. and New York Ave, situated nicely in the heart of DC’s tourist district, near Lafayette Square and the…