The coming crisis in…fertilizer
Turmoil in the commodity markets has increased since Putin invaded Ukraine. One area of volatility that’s not getting near the attention is should: fertilizer. There’s a crisis brewing here that…
Imposing 70s-era restrictions to cut oil use
The rising price of gas and diesel, coupled with supply shocks owing to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has bureaucrats scrambling to find ways to ease the pain. Not to be…
Supply chain issues you (may not) see on TV
Inflation and supply chain disruptions are standard news fare these days. But here’s a twist that few anticipated: how inventory and supply problems are making some companies reconsider advertising their…
White House searches for scapegoats to take the blame for rising gas prices
There’s been a steady drum beat in the press and from political circles for someone – the president, Congress, somebody – to do something about rising gas prices. Here’s a…
The supply chain grinch that stole Christmas (and your pumpkin)
While it’s debatable whether to blame the Biden administration for inflation’s rise – the economic forces at play are much bigger than any politician — it is perfectly reasonable to…
