Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Take that Trip to Europe?
Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash If you haven’t already made travel plans for this year, you might want to consider heading to Europe. The U.S. dollar recently reached parity…
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…
If Oil Prices Are Falling, Why Are Gas Prices Still So High?
Photo by Yassine Khalfalli on Unsplash Trying to keep up with the ups and downs of the global oil market these days is a challenge. After rapidly rising to their highest price in…
The Link Between Global Warming and a Jittery Coffee Market
Use this link to view a 5 minute video "Your Coffee Is Getting More Expensive Due to Bad Weather in Brazil" from WSJ.com If you’re like many coffee drinkers, you…
When Taking a Stand on Human Rights Gets in the Way of Making a Profit
This video (Run Time: 6:53) explores the complicated challenge facing Western companies doing business in China as they react to demands from human rights activists intent on righting wrongs in…
How a Blockage in the Suez Canal is Contributing to a Change at the Mall
Like so many businesses, clothing retailers have endured a year or more of disrupted supply chains, challenges with maintaining appropriate inventory, and significant fluctuations in demand. The recent blockage in…
Climate Change and Coffee: A Wake-up Call
Coffee is a mainstay for many college students. Some view it as a social institution, gathering with friends to talk about their lives over a latte. Others see it as…
Boxed Out: China’s Exports Pinched by Global Run On Shipping Containers
Abstract: Disruptions to global supply chains have taken on a new level of complexity in recent months, this time caused by a shortage of shipping containers. Despite estimates of as…
Why China May Be the Key to Economic Recovery in Japan
Japan, like the rest of the world, is struggling to get its economy back on trackfollowing closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Unlike manycountries however, Japan is…