Looking at a China trade deal update, we would see how the pandemic transformed China’s obligations and the U.S. need for them.
Regulatory Policy
Why We Should Care About Curbside Cardboard Crime
The recycling revenue that municipalities were receiving was shrinking and now, with some mystery surrounding cardboard, it’s getting worse.
The Downside of Made in America
Seemingly clear, “Made in America” becomes much more complex when we define it and look at its impact on taxpayers, consumers, and workers.
The Surprising Upside of a Lockdown
Observing the lockdowns’ economic impact, two University of Chicago economists compared consumer traffic in places that did and did not shelter in place.
The COVID-19 Vaccine’s Distribution Dilemmas
Even if all works out with with a fast-track compressed timeline for developing the COVID-19 vaccine, we will have distribution dilemmas to resolve.
Deciding the Dollar Value of a Life
Among the many variables involved with coronavirus math, the dollar value of a life can help us determine the importance of social distancing.
Why Food Expiration Dates Matter More Now
Because of COVID-19 lockdowns, we care more about those unclear food expiration dates that let us know when to trash what we store in the refrigerator.
How the 2020 Pandemic Is Like the 1930s Depression
Because of state mandated lockdowns, dairy farmers are responding to less demand from restaurants, schools, and hotels by dumping milk.
Why Plastic Bag Bans Could Backfire
While the wisdom of plastic bag bans have always been debatable, now with the coronavirus pandemic, there is another reason to reverse them.
Throwback Thursday: Morgan Stanley, E*Trade, and the 1930s
When it announced its $13 billion deal for E*Trade, Morgan Stanley reminded us of the reason it was created during the 1930s.