Bringing back memories of 1970s wage and price controls, in the U.S. and beyond, people are contemplating price caps to control inflation.
Why We Like the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Released at the end of August and available though the fall, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is seasonal for a clever reason.
What We Pay For Gas
To determine the impact of a temporary federal tax and maybe state tax holiday, we need to look at how state gasoline prices vary.
Chili Pepper Problems
Now we can add Sriracha shortages to the list of items first affected by Covid and then also by severe weather.
Why Theaters Could Have Popcorn Problems
Movie theaters operators warn us that remnants of pandemic supply chain disruptions could create popcorn problems.
Why $195 Million Was A Disappointing Price
Shown by a Christie’s auction this week of an an Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe silkscreen, pricing a painting can be unpredictable.
All You Could Want To Know About Chocolate
When a crash in chocolate markets almost forced growers on two small islands to leave the industry, they changed how they competed.
Global Supply Chain Disruptions
Seeing that the Ever Forward is still stuck, its supply chain delays remind us of what we can expect during the coming year.
How a Gig Driver Is Like a Pancake
When gas prices affect the supply of gig drivers, they could also impact our breakfast and food deliveries.
How the Ever Forward Is Like Her Sister
Whether it’s the Ever Given or the Ever Forward (or the Ever Dainty and Ever Cozy), huge container ships have created cargo delays.