Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised
Companies need adept planning to solve supply chain issues.
May 31, 2024
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Does your service business need AI? Here are 4 rules to help you decide
How much “customer interaction uncertainty” does your business deal with? The answer should guide your thinking about…
May 30, 2024
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Risky business: Why executives keep finding themselves in political firestorms
Government dysfunction has created a policy void in the US, and business leaders are increasingly being called upon to fill…
May 28, 2024
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Colorado takes a new – and likely more effective – approach to the housing crisis
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed two new zoning bills into law, which could help reduce the state’s homeless population.
May 24, 2024
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Why the US government is intervening in the live music business and could break up Live Nation Enter
The government has been investigating Live Nation Entertainment for years. But a presale ticketing debacle for Taylor Swift’s…
May 24, 2024
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The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era
The founders saw a need for government to intervene in markets.
May 23, 2024
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United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labor i
The loss in Alabama doesn’t mean the UAW is done winning in the South.
May 21, 2024
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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun vio
The US homicide rate is far above the rate of other nations.
May 20, 2024
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Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for th
Air travelers left nearly $1 million behind at TSA checkpoints in 2023.
May 20, 2024
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History says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend
The early timing of Biden’s move, changing supply chains and national security fears suggest the tariffs might work this…
May 17, 2024
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Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
Biden is arguably the most pro-union occupant of the White House since the New Deal.
May 16, 2024
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Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn
Investors, homebuyers and central bankers all have reason to be irritated by the latest data, and inflation isn’t licked…
May 15, 2024
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Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range c
Option price swings show how much traders believe seasonal climate and weather matters for all sorts of industries, not…
May 14, 2024
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How Jason Kelce built his personal brand and became a Philly legend
2 marketing experts explain how the former All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles has built a powerful personal brand…
May 10, 2024
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Why US offshore wind energy is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity
Two new wind farms began producing power in 2024, but several canceled contracts have left a dark cloud over the industry.…
May 9, 2024
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3 reasons the UAW is having success in organizing Southern workers – with two Mercedes plants in Ala
The Mercedes auto workers will vote on union membership in mid-May.
May 7, 2024
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Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit p
Tax dollars don’t always go to the communities that need them most.
May 6, 2024
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Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research
Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team…
May 6, 2024
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What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint
VINs can tell a story if you know what to look for.
May 3, 2024
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High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why
The Federal Reserve doesn’t appear eager to cut rates.
May 1, 2024
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