All US GDP Components Grew in 2023
Despite fears of a recession following the Federal Reserve’s raising of interest rates to cut inflation, the US economy saw real growth of 3.1% in 2023. A large part of…
Expanding Sales Foot by Foot
What’s better than a cookie? Maybe a really big cookie? Maybe even a footlong cookie? If you chose the footlong cookie, you’re not alone. Subway, maker of the popular footlong…
No More Free Riders: Ridership Plummets After Bus Route Begins Charging Fares
In October 2022 the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) launched its new Sunrunner bus service. The $44 million dollar project created a 10.3-mile route with dedicated bus lanes to shuttle…
Your Money Is No Good Here
American Airlines announced it would no longer accept Argentine pesos for cash sales of airline tickets. All transactions must be made with either a credit card, bank deposit, or wire…
More Work, Less Choice? The Broader Implications of U.S. Policy Decisions
Imagine the dilemma of elected government officials trying to explain to constituents that a vote for more domestic jobs could also mean less choice and possibly higher prices for consumers.…
Non, Merci: Why France’s Carrefour is Saying No to Pepsi Co.
Pepsi Co., the global soft drink and snack giant, recently received a resounding “no thanks” from French supermarket chain, Carrefour, after the soft drink maker tried to increase prices yet…
A Falling Tide Slows All Boats
An unusually dry October has lowered the water level of the lake that is used to operate the Panama Canal’s channel system. As a result, the Canal Authority has reduced…
Black Friday Shoppers Break Records in Sales and Turnouts
Each year, millions of shoppers flock to stores during Black Friday weekend in search of the best bargains they have seen all year. Black Friday shopping begins on the Friday…
Starbucks Unveils Massive Expansion Plan of 17,000 Locations
Starbucks has unveiled a massive global expansion plan, further solidifying its place in the coffee market. Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, and has since grown massively. By…
The EV Industry hits a roadblock amid slowed sales
The sustainability of our environment is a continued concern for policymakers, economists, scientists and more. Electric vehicles emerged on the scene more than one hundred years ago with varying versions…