Ranging from lockdowns to legalization, there are many reasons that our marijuana demand and supply are changing.
How Coronavirus Causes Canned Corn Shortages
First it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Now it’s canned corn. But the story is somewhat different. Canned Corn Shortages This year, we’ve purchased a lot more corn. Second only to tomatoes in dollar value, canned corn sales are…
Why the Business Suit Is About More Than Clothing
About much more than clothing, the disappearance of the business suit relates to a massive retail restructuring.
The Pandemic’s Popcorn Problems
Because of coronavirus lockdowns and social distancing, movie theaters created popcorn problems for farmers.
How a Street Corner Reveals the Real Recovery
While COVID-19 had a massive impact on consumer spending, “street corner” real time data reveal some surprises.
The Gasoline Taxes That Are Hit by Covid-19
Rarely mentioned, the revenue generated by gasoline taxes in the U.S. and Europe has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
What We Need to Open a School Safely
The cost of opening schools safely becomes more of a concern when we look at the impact of the coronavirus on state finance.
How the U.S. Mint and a Breath Mint Are Causing Coin Shortages
Hershey’s Breath Saver mints and the U.S. Mint have both contributed to the coin shortages problems that the Federal Reserve is trying to solve.
How Covid-19 Affects the Cost of Living
Because a Covid-19 basket of goods and services has a different inflation rate from the CPI basket, the cost of living might not be what we think it is.