The Big Ten is Big Money
There was once a time when the Big Ten referred to ten universities located in the middle of the country. If you asked their students and alumni, they’d probably say…
Closing the Lid on Tupperware?
Founded shortly after World War 2, the Tupperware company’s patented soft-plastic, double-seal lid technology revolutionized kitchen storage containers, both in their ease of use and in their ability to keep…
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…
Taylor Swift Fans See Red
Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash The intersection of supply and demand is perhaps one of the most basic elements of economic theory, and for disappointed Swifties, now likely a…
Rising Bottle Prices Could Have People Crying in Their Beer at Oktoberfest
Photo by Thanh Serious on Unsplash Thinking about heading to Munich for Octoberfest this year? If so, get ready to pull out your wallet. Your costs could be a lot higher than for…
Econ Everyday Classic: High Cashmere Prices Left in the Dust
Once a pinnacle of luxury clothing found only in high-end fashion stores, by 2006 cashmere sweaters, which typically sold for hundreds of dollars, could be found in big box stores…
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…