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The economic theory behind solar tariffs is simple: Solar cells and panels made abroad are often cheaper, thanks to lower manufacturing costs and generous government subsidies from countries like China. …
How ‘USA-first’ failed the solar industry Read More
In the first-ever televised debate between vice presidential candidates in 1976, Kansas Republican Robert Dole deflected a question about his running mate Gerald Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon by accusing the Democrats …
No, Republicans Aren’t Better at Managing the Economy Than Democrats Read More
After two years of unprecedented growth in social media and streaming, a post-pandemic reality is beginning to set in. Why it matters: Huge revenue gains during COVID inspired media and tech …
Attention economy slowdown Read More
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlight the possibility of big economic shocks in the future, adding that downturns are “likely …
Possibility of ‘large’ economic shocks in future, Yellen warns Read More
Georges Félix tells why farmers in the Caribbean are turning down dependency and taking up the yoke. The foods we choose to consume and the strategies we use to produce …
A Puerto Rican recipe for food sovereignty Read More
Argentinian musician Frank Tavis had the life he always dreamed of. The 26-year-old was traveling the world and performing on the streets and in bars in more than 20 countries—each …
An NFT Bubble Is Taking Over the Gig Economy Read More
Americans continue to experience and hear about the nation’s inflation woes: they’re seeing it fairly clearly in gas and grocery prices, and on their news feeds. The inflation rate has exceeded …
What is causing inflation? Economists point fingers at different culprits Read More
Researchers canvassing small businesses found that pay and price hikes are happening in tandem across economic sectors as the worker shortage persists into 2022. According to a new survey from …
Worker shortage means small businesses are hiking prices at fastest pace since 1974 Read More
First Bite Treats has been through a lot in the six months since it first opened in Ottawa’s ByWard Market. Starting this year with a COVID-19 lockdown was “really disheartening,” says owner …
Economic impacts of trucker convoy protests could be felt for months, experts warn Read More
Early last year, after winding down a long-term work contract in Hong Kong and relocating to England, for the first time in 20 years, I found myself with plenty of …
The Great Resignation has morphed into the Great Sabbatical Read More