The Unintended Consequences of a Menthol Cigarette Ban

One sure thing about economic policy changes like the Masschusetts menthol cigarette ban is there will be unintended consequences.

The Economic Side of Legal Marijuana

When Massachusetts voters said yes to legal marijuana, they made an economic decision that relates to competition, taxes, and banking.

The Time Zone Changes That Massachusetts Might Make

Cows don’t like the switch to daylight saving time. A California organic dairy farmer said he enjoys the extra hour of light that starts in March. But his cows don’t. Because they are accustomed to a 2:00 a.m. milking regimen,…

Where a Cranberry Meets NAFTA

For another NAFTA example, we can start with the impact of Canadian cranberry production on Nantucket but then continue onward to Wisconsin and beyond.

Scrambled Egg Markets

Eggs prices have been rising due to California’s poultry cage mandate, the drought, the avian flu and now, more demand from McDonald’s.