Paid in Full? The Student Loan Crisis
Student loan debt is a universal crisis in our nation that is transcending race, age, and gender groups. A CNBC report illustrates that while student loan debt has slowed in…
In Vino Veritas…Ceteris Paribus
Prices for California wines are expected to drop to the lowest they have been in the past five years. Wine consumption in the US has consistently grown over the past…
Organic Dairy Farmers in Decline
Sales of organic products in the US exceeded $50 billion in revenue for the first time ever in 2018. Organic sales have more than doubled since 2010. Despite this tremendous…
Price Increases at The Happiest Place on Earth
In the wake of opening new Star Wars themed attractions in their parks, Disneyland and Walt Disney World recently announced a price increase on tickets to visit their theme parks.…
Coronavirus Outbreak Could Have Major Economic Impact
Last week, the world learned that a deadly, fast-moving disease called the coronavirus had appeared in several Chinese cities. The mysterious illness has already killed more than a hundred people…
LAist: “Kobe Bryant Sneakers Are Worth Big Bucks: But Not Everybody’s Cashing In”
The tragic and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant has caused a large spike in demand for his autographed and game-worn memorabilia. Some collectors are choosing to hold on to their…
Small Potatoes
In early December 2019, media outlets across the US warned of a potential French fry shortage in 2020. These warnings came after the US Department of Agriculture estimated that the…
Immigration or Innovation in Agriculture?
American agriculture has long depended on immigrant labor. Many of these workers are undocumented. In recent years, the US government has increased its immigration enforcement activity, identifying, arresting, and deporting…
Plastic Pollution Problems
Each year, millions of tons of discarded plastic makes its way into the world’s oceans. Approximately 80 percent of that waste was originally discarded on land, with the remaining 20…
Fishy Pricing
In December 2019 the CEO of Bumblebee Tuna was convicted of price-fixing in the packaged seafood market. With this conviction the CEO faces up to 10 years in prison and…