Archive: Economy & Jobs
Why Aren’t West Coast Ports Booming?
Gulf and East Coast labor and economic policies drive port activity up to West Coast levels
Anti-Cryptocurrency Congressman Funded by Big Banks
Guess how much money the American Bankers Association gave him
Restaurant Apologizes to Patrons and Roasts Government
Small businesses like Taco Loco—and their customers—are suffering the consequences of big government failure
The Next Sharing Economy: Extended-stay Lodging
Long-term leases don’t make sense for certain renters. But neither do short-term rentals. Will the market be allowed to fill the need in-between?
Shoplifting Shutters Target and Walgreens in San Francisco
The city’s enforcement against shoplifters has dwindled, and these are the results
Is America’s Housing Market Headed For Another Crash?
Home prices are soaring despite a tepid economy. Is this a warning sign?
How Higher Wages Could Cripple The Restaurant Industry
How the cost of labor at restaurants effects food prices for everyone
Restaurants Are Now Adding ‘Equity’ Charges
Will making customers pay “equity” charges backfire? Probably
How Capitalism (Not Regulation) Helps E-Commerce
3 e-commerce companies are a case study in how government laws and systems can make or break an industry
Working Class Hurt by Lockdowns but Elites Unscathed
The picture painted by new Harvard University data is one of working-class destruction
Is Texas the U.S. Capital of Logistics?
Free trade, a business-friendly climate, and urban agglomeration allows freight to thrive in Texas
5 Historic Examples of Foreign Aid Efforts Gone Wrong
Well-meaning international aid efforts have existed for centuries. So have their unintended consequences