Six Twists in Our Supply Chain

Ranging from ships to ports to truckers and warehouses, our supply chain twists are causing delayed deliveries everywhere.

Social Media’s Hidden Cost

Ranging from individuals to the entire economy, the cost of social media generally and of Facebook specifically ripples in many directions.

What We Can Learn From a Hot Tub

Affecting goods that range from stoves to couches, the causes of pandemic delivery delays can be shown by a disrupted hot tub supply chain.

What People Will Pay For a Dorito

A Dorito or a Cheeto can become collectible snacks when they are sufficiently unique to be worth an elevated price.

Why an Airline Seat Is Like a Hotel Room and a Disney Ride

Looking at extra fees, we can say that airline seats, hotel rooms, and Disney World rides are somewhat similar.

How Covid Changed World Energy Consumption

Ranging from oil to wind and solar, the supply and demand sides of world energy consumption responded to Covid-19 with some surprises.

What We Need to Know About Uber

Knowing that it needs to eliminate its driver shortage, Uber is trying to increase supply by offering higher wages.

The Meaning of the Switch From Sweatpants

As we switch from sweatpants, our new apparel can became the economic indicators that reflect a recovery from the pandemic recession.

Why Our Chicken Wings Are Flying Off the Shelves

Different and yet similar, producers are facing a slew of supply shortages whose causes range from the pandemic to the weather.

When Ransom Markets Depend on Supply and Demand

Whether looking at hostage victims of kidnappers or ransomware from hackers, we find similar ransom markets.