Tag: Economics
Austrian leader proposes enshrining the use of cash in his country’s constitution
Austria’s leader is proposing to enshrine in the country’s constitution a right…
Gold standard, and perhaps explainer for GDP growth since ~1970?
perhaps also supports the GDP growth from ~1970, supporting this graph (at…
Loblaw moves to counter ‘grocer profiteering’ narrative, but experts say it may not be enough – BNN Bloomberg
Loblaw Companies Ltd. appears to be undertaking efforts to protect its brand…
Ontario is lowering its markups on pot, as cannabis companies struggle to stay afloat | CBC News
Cannabis retailers and producers hope an upcoming move by Ontario’s pot distributor…
Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system
The U.S. Federal Reserve has launched a long-awaited service which will aim…
The Myth of the Barter Economy
Adam Smith said that quid-pro-quo exchange systems preceded economies based on currency,…
Slow start to New York’s legal pot market leaves farmers holding the bag
New York’s fledgling marijuana market doesn’t have enough licensed retailers to sell…
Opinion: How working from home gave Canadians a big pay raise – and why nobody wants to give it up
The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring…
The Journey of One Banana! A Supply Chain in Motion! (Infographic) – Supply Chain Game Changer™
Most of us can easily get a banana for our own consumption….
All the Gold in the World – Visualized in Bullion Bars
This is how all the gold in the world compressed into a…
Trump advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle hawks gold and silver at CPAC
Source: Trump advisor Kimberly Guilfoyle hawks gold and silver at CPAC Below…
China’s Xi Jinping Takes Rare Direct Aim at U.S. in Speech
Chinese leader Xi Jinping blamed what he termed a U.S.-led campaign to…
We Finally Know Why It Costs So Damn Much to Build New Subways in America
A new report makes it clear. Fixing it is another matter. Source:…
I tried to buy a Rolex and fell into a grey market for luxe watches
A Porsche-driving student. Wads of cash in lunch bags. And buckets of…
The 4 Day Week UK Pilot Programme Results — 4 Day Week Global
In 2022, 4 Day Week Global clearly demonstrated that the 4 day…
Trains, marginal costs, for Paul
when costing something like high speed rail, how do you account for…
Brand new Boeing 747 scrapped after 16 flights | CNN
The world’s largest business jet, a Boeing 747 configured as a private…
Opinion | Why Biden should learn to love the platinum coin
It would be just as illegal to obey the debt ceiling as…
‘Catch me working all 24 hrs’: McDonald’s worker says manager gave employees $50 an hour to get them to work during staff shortage
TikToker @slaytok1 says that the manager of his McDonald’s offered $50 an…
A national weed glut is causing prices to plummet and imperiling businesses
In Michigan, the number of cultivators has doubled while prices have dropped…
Conservatives in Western Canada Pass Law Rejecting Federal Sovereignty
A new law in the province of Alberta radically circumscribes federal authority,…
A 32-hour workweek with 40-hour pay? It’s happening at some companies
Some companies are letting employees work fours days a week for five-days…
Profits in 15 sectors, including oil and gas, driving bulk of inflation: report
A new report by the Centre for Future Work found that growth…
Brexit Britain trapped in the middle as US and EU go to war on trade
https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-calls-out-biden-over-electric-vehicle-subsidies/
Arizona farmers grew Saudi Arabia’s agriculture empire. Now, the monarchy has a chunk of the state’s water.
An Arizona copper miner tried to sell Saudi Arabia’s king “American desert…
Peter Dowd MP calls for four-day working week without pay cut
Peter Dowd says a maximum 32-hour working week would benefit staff, the…
The U.S. spends $4 billion a year subsidizing ‘Stalinist-style’ domestic sugar production
The result: On average, U.S. sugar prices are about twice as high…
Canada’s cannabis producers say they’re in crisis. Here’s what they’re asking the government to do
On the fourth anniversary of legalization, “This is an industry that cannot…
Shrinkflation by Campbell’s Chunky Soup
After seeing this “meme” I wrote the following: on inflation on shrinkflation:searching…
Alaskans pocket over $3,000 in annual oil-wealth payments
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Nearly every single Alaskan got a financial windfall…
Firms in four-day week trial will make it permanent
Many companies taking part in the scheme say productivity has been maintained…
Bank of Canada takes to Twitter to set record straight on ‘printing money’ claim
As the Bank of Canada tries to rein in red hot inflation,…
BOXABL CASITA – Accesory Dwelling Unit
An amazing 375 sq ft ADU delivered with a full size bathroom,…
Toronto’s pot shop reckoning is here — industry watchers predict up to a third of our stores will close
Data obtained by the Star shows cannabis store openings are slowing, revenue…
Four-day work week trial at Toronto tech company led to ‘unanticipated’ result, CEO says
The CEO of a Toronto tech company says a trial into four-day…
Would you rip up your lawn for $6 a square foot? Welcome to drought-stricken California – CNN
The megadrought affecting the American West has been record-breaking, with no tangible…
Unprecedented milk price increase unjustified, expert says, as production costs declined last year
Milk prices were raised due to “exceptional cost increases” this spring, but…
You won’t believe how some Delaware shoppers are dealing with plastic bag ban
Delaware’s revised ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect on July…
Why Ukraine “grains” not shipping causes inflation here.?
while reading this story: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lebanese-buyer-rejects-first-batch-ukrainian-grain?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark i thought of this, which might be…
Pandemic benefits were too generous with businesses, stringent with workers: experts – CityNews Ottawa
OTTAWA — Benefits rolled out at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Why a universal job guarantee beats the basic income pipe dream
Instead of a guaranteed fixed income, a universal job guarantee policy provides…
This Pioneering Economist Says Our Obsession With Growth Must End
“It’s a false assumption,” argues Herman Daly, “to say that growth is…
Opinion | It’s time to end Canadian dairy cartel’s food price inflating subsidies
Artificially set prices imposed by Canada’s supply management system, writes David Olive,…
Bill Gates is the biggest private owner of farmland in the United States. Why? | Nick Estes
Gates has been buying land like it’s going out of style. He…
US floats framework for international crypto regulations
Crypto-land told it can’t disrupt the global economy or financial system Source:…
Opinion | How consumers are being milked by Canada’s opaque dairy supply management system
While milk prices in Canada and the U.S. are roughly on par,…
PepsiCo Saves 96% by 3D Printing Bottle Molds | All3DP Pro
Compared to the traditional metal tooling, PepsiCo gains speed, lowers cost, and…
Nine surefire ways to save on your grocery bill (and still eat well)
Surging food prices are taking a bite out of your wallet, so…
