‘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…
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…
Why is Everything Getting So Expensive? [VIDEO]
Prices on everyday products like groceries and diapers have increased dramatically in the last couple of years, with inflation often being identified as the culprit. This video takes a close…