Global Economy

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 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…

Why Oboes Are So Expensive? [VIDEO]

Kay Chavers
13 October 2022

Discussion Questions: Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost $14,000. If there were more oboe players, do you believe the price of oboes would increase or decrease? Why or why not? Why is it difficult to obtain the material for oboes?…

Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Take that Trip to Europe?

Veronica Horton
19 July 2022

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 with the euro, something that hasn’t happened for about two decades. What does this mean? It…

Will a Shortage of Popcorn Spoil the Movies?

Veronica Horton
28 June 2022

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 many, watching favorite actors on a larger than life screen has been a much-missed experience. For…

Rising Bottle Prices Could Have People Crying in Their Beer at Oktoberfest

Veronica Horton
31 May 2022

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 a similar trip last year. Indeed, in today’s inflationary economy, prices are rising…

Was Your iPhone Made in India?

Veronica Horton
28 April 2022

Notes: 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 in India. The company hopes the move will help it reduce…

Mexico’s Avocado Producers: Under Threat by Drug Cartels?

Veronica Horton
4 March 2022

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 green fruit is generally not known to be at the center of an…

What the War in Ukraine Means for Your Economy?

Veronica Horton
1 March 2022

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 to London and even in Moscow. World leaders have responded swiftly with punishing…

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