The Slowdown on the Mississippi

A Mississippi River slowdown has created massive supply chain disruptions that have rippled far beyond the river.

How Much Is a Record Breaking Ball Worth?

Because of the sports market’s record breakers, the auction price of the Aaron Judge baseball could be several million dollars.

Why Some People Want More C02

Thinking of the craft beer makers’ CO2 shortages, we can say that not everyone is worried about too much CO2.

What We Pay For Gas

To determine the impact of a temporary federal tax and maybe state tax holiday, we need to look at how state gasoline prices vary.

Why $195 Million Was A Disappointing Price

Shown by a Christie’s auction this week of an an Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe silkscreen, pricing a painting can be unpredictable.

How a Gig Driver Is Like a Pancake

When gas prices affect the supply of gig drivers, they could also impact our breakfast and food deliveries.

The Dilemma That Comes With a Warning Label

The warning label creates a supply and demand dilemma because producers want you to read all of it…but not really.

A Tale of Two Turkeys

From farms to grocery stores to the dining table, the Covid supply crunch has made Thanksgiving meal plans unpredictable.

How Hospital Price Transparency Became Foggy

Although the hospital prices transparency rule kicked in last January, it still is somewhat impossible to decipher a hospital’s price list.

How to Own the Moon

Owning the moon has been debated since the 1960s when countries, businesses, and individuals had to decide if we had a common heritage.