Current Event Analysis

Eggessively High Prices

Veronica Horton
26 January 2023

Unusually high prices on everything from gasoline to cars to groceries has become the norm for many Americans. In the months since the world began its return to ‘normal’ following the pandemic, inflation has soared, challenging central banks and shifting…

U.S. Government to reach its Statutory Debt Limit!

Sunita Kumari
24 January 2023

On Friday, January 13th, 2023, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen informed the U.S. Congress that the country will reach its statutory debt ceiling on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 if no actions are taken by Congress and the White House. In the…

The Economics of the Four Day Workweek

Veronica Horton
10 January 2023

Imagine going to a job interview and the hiring manager saying ‘You don’t want to work on Fridays? No problem. You’re hired.’ Does it seem likely? Pre-covid, probably not, but today, it might just happen. Since the world was abruptly…

Cold Medicine in Short Supply

Michael Coon
27 December 2022

As autumn moves into winter, cold and flu season is moving into full swing. Combined with an uptick in other respiratory illnesses, more consumers are heading to the drugstore to buy cold medicine. Unfortunately, many are getting to the store…

Heinz Explores Producing Paper Ketchup Bottles

Michael Coon
22 December 2022

As part of their long-term commitment to more environmentally friendly production, the famous condiment manufacturer Heinz has announced that it is partnering with packaging company Pulpex to develop a ketchup bottle made from paper. The bottle will be made from…

How Artificial is “Artificial Intelligence”?

Sunita Kumari
20 December 2022

Artificial Intelligence (or “AI” for short) started off as a sub-discipline in the computer science world to mimic human intelligence that includes completing routine tasks, solving mundane problems, and making simple decisions through computer algorithms, coding and simulations. However, there…

U.S. Government stepping in to avert nationwide Railroad Strike

Sunita Kumari
6 December 2022

On Friday, December 2nd 2022, President Joe Biden signed into legislation to block a national U.S. railroad strike. A day earlier, the Senate voted in favor of the railroad management of agreeing to a contract that includes a 24% compounded…

How Budweiser Could Benefit From ‘Zero’ Sales at the World Cup

Veronica Horton
1 December 2022

As soccer fans gather in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one thing will be missing from the celebrations – beer. Typically, beer consumption and soccer go hand-in-hand with stadiums around the world selling beer to fans as they…

Taylor Swift Fans See Red

Veronica Horton
29 November 2022

The intersection of supply and demand is perhaps one of the most basic elements of economic theory, and for disappointed Swifties, now likely a concept that they’ll remember all too well. When legions of fans armed with presale codes for…

Chicken Little is an Increasingly Rare Bird

EVs: Driving Change at Convenience Stores

Who’s In The Driver’s Seat: The Changing Dynamics of Auto Production

China’s Population is Declining – Too hot, too cold, or just nice for its Economic Development?

The Externalities Effect of Child Firearm Fatalities in the States

Why is Everything Getting So Expensive?

Understanding the U.S. Labor Market – A January 2023 Snapshot

The New Economics of Car Production

Looming Water Crisis – What can YOU do to Conserve Water?

U.K. Economy Three Years after Brexit