Head West, Young Man…Unless You Need Water.
In the face of climate change, droughts, and increased demand from urban/residential areas, the US Bureau of Reclamation is ordering farmers to significantly cut their water usage. A major source…
The Rising Cost of Pepsi
If you think the price of your favorite Pepsi product seems higher than the last time you bought it, you’re probably right. Pepsi recently announced that it would be raising…
Is a Win for England a Win For The Economy?
Following its heartbreaking loss to Italy in the UEFA Euro 2020 soccer finals, devastated England fans went home to dream about a next year, while jubilant Italy fans continued to…
Timber! Lumber Prices are Falling
Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the average price level for consumers rose 5.4% over the past year. While some are expressing concern over rising inflation…
Mark-ups in the Used Car Market
The past few months has seen a dramatic increase in the demand for vehicles. As cities begin to reopen, households are looking to purchase new cars to drive to the…
We’re Open, But…
If you’ve found yourself waiting for service at a bar or restaurant recently, you’re not alone. Across the country, widespread labor shortages are creating new headaches for the hospitality industry,…
What’s in Your (Digital) Wallet?
After decades of struggling with high rates of inflation, in 2001 the nation of El Salvador abandoned the use of its local currency, the Salvadoran colón, and made the US…
It’s Official: Inflation is Here. Should You Be Worried?
The news from the Federal Reserve confirmed what many had been suggesting in recent weeks: the U.S. economy is rapidly heating up. Concerns about the potential for inflation have been…
Companies Confront Rising Costs by Reducing Packaging
The pandemic led to widespread disruptions across the world’s supply chains, leading to inflation and higher prices for many commodities. In response to these increasing costs, some companies have elected…
When Taking a Stand on Human Rights Gets in the Way of Making a Profit
This video (Run Time: 6:53) explores the complicated challenge facing Western companies doing business in China as they react to demands from human rights activists intent on righting wrongs in…