About much more than clothing, the disappearance of the business suit relates to a massive retail restructuring.…
How We Used To Use Our Time
Released during June, the 2020 American Time Use Survey (ATUS) gives us the perfect opportunity to see the impact of working remotely.…
The Covid-19 Test That Does More With Less
Because of productivity gains from Covid-19 pool testing, the Michigan State University’s 67,000 students can return to school more safely.…
Why It’s Tough to Make a Movie During a Pandemic
Similar to schools and businesses, the reopening cost of making a movie safely during the coronavirus pandemic requires extra people, time, and money.…
A Tale of Two (Very Different) Restaurants
Thinking of a post-coronavirus world, two restaurants in New York City have a very different vision of what how business will change.…
The Best Way to Social Distance at a Restaurant
Except for one very clever Amsterdam eatery, the restaurant industry has been hit exceedingly hard by the coronavirus lockdown.…
Essential Occupations…Like the Easter Bunny
Looking more closely at the lockdown, we can identify the kinds of jobs that involve working remotely and where they are located.…
How Golf is Like Dior Perfume
From Dior to GM, when we look at golf, sanitizer, and ventilators, the production changes necessitated by the coronavirus depends on the factory.…
The Problem With Picking Peppers
New Mexico has a problem with picking green chile peppers because of fewer agricultural workers and some difficulties with mechanization.…
Why We Want Sneakers Made From Coffee
Whether it relates to coffee grounds or new clothing patterns, zero waste design can optimize economic efficiency in surprising ways.…