How Policy Decisions in China Are Creating Uncertainty for America’s Corn Farmers
What do you think of when you see a kernel of corn? Maybe a bowl of popcorn or corn on the cob? Perhaps your mind goes to corn syrup, animal…
U.K. Economy Three Years after Brexit
Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash Brexit is the term used to mark the event when the United Kingdom (U.K.) officially left the European Union (E.U.) trading bloc to define…
Will a Shortage of Popcorn Spoil the Movies?
Photo by Meg Boulden on Unsplash After two years of watching movies on small screens, the reopening of cinemas following COVID-19 closures has been a welcome change of pace. For…
Was Your iPhone Made in India?
Photo by Frankie on Unsplash Was the iPhone you just bought made in India? Maybe not, but your next one very well could be. Apple recently announced that it will be increasing production…
Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Car?
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash Electric vehicles or EVs as they’re often called, have been around for a while, but for many people, the economics of owning an EV haven’t made sense.…
Mexico’s Avocado Producers: Under Threat by Drug Cartels?
Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash As guacamole, avocados are a staple of tailgate parties and happy hours, and in recent years, avocado toast has become a trendy go-to breakfast. However, the small…
What the War in Ukraine Means for Your Economy?
Image by Alexey Hulsov from Pixabay Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade the sovereign nation of Ukraine has shocked the world. Protests against Putin’s action have sprung up in major cities from New York…
The Economics of Choosing a Green Tree for Christmas
As Christians across the world get ready to celebrate Christmas, the debate over whether that celebration should include a fresh cut tree or a manufactured tree made of plastic is…
Has the Magic Left the Magic Kingdom?
They say that once the genie is out of the bottle, the magic is over. Visitors to Disney World and Disneyland may soon feel that at least some of the…
But It’s Not Even Halloween!
Halloween is still weeks away, but retailers are sounding warnings that it may already be too late to buy an artificial Christmas tree this year! Indeed, artificial trees manufactured in…