International Trade

July 16, 2019
peanut research
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 16, 2019
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Why Tariff Revenue Is Peanuts

A look at tariff revenue through the lens of a peanut farmer can reveal some unexpected facts about its size and who pays it.

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July 14, 2019
Weekly Economic News RoundupDaylight Saving Time
Published by Elaine Schwartz at July 14, 2019
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Why We All Need the Same Time

Whereas we moved from many time zones to four during the 19th century, now, with globalization, we should switch to coordinated universal time for everyone.

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June 17, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and accurate statistics
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 17, 2019
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What a Tax, a Ship, and a Road Can Tell You

Somewhat invisible, time determines whether central bankers and legislators have the accurate statistics that they need for economic policy.

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June 10, 2019
weekly economic news roundup and lobster fishing dispute
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 10, 2019
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Why Maine Says It’s Forgotten

Somewhat invisible, China's tariff impact on Maine lobsters can be seen through a supply chain that even includes massive amounts of rubber bands.

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June 3, 2019
car seat
Published by Elaine Schwartz at June 3, 2019
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What a Car Seat Says About Trade

When we look closely at U.S. imports from Mexico, we might be surprised when we see where their components were manufactured.

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May 29, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and branding Eswatini flag
Published by Elaine Schwartz at May 29, 2019
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Why the Name of a Country Is Its Brand

Like corporations, countries engage in branding when they change their name or try to influence what the world thinks about them and their products.

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