By Will Hanafan (Creighton University) When President Donald Trump came crashing through the doors of the White House back in 2016, he brought with him a completely new attitude and set of ideas. At the heart of this new attitude towards the country came his notorious mantra, “Make America Great Again”. His campaign and slogan focused … Continue reading Trump’s Tariffs: Does America Win?
In a World of Stupid People, Profits Will Still Exist
One might ask, “But how? Aren’t profits the result of shrewd business deals and wise choices by [greedy] CEOs and shareholders?” “Maybe, but probably not.” Economics is claimed to be married to the principle that people are “profit-maximizing”. I admit that I am guilty of furthering this notion. What I mean is that they behave … Continue reading In a World of Stupid People, Profits Will Still Exist
We Got It Wrong: Paul Romer and William Nordhaus share the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics.
Alex: No! I was right! ….A year ahead of time. Clearly, I was just predicting the future. Paul Romer is a Nobel Laureate for “integrating technological innovations into long-run macroeconomic analysis.” Remember when I talked about the impact of innovations in South Korea in our 2017 predictions? How they were on the cutting edge with … Continue reading We Got It Wrong: Paul Romer and William Nordhaus share the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics.
The Body’s Feedback Loops
Don’t you love feedback? Admittedly, some of us, not so much. But, if we think about it. Feedback is a necessary part of life. We get feedback whenever we do anything. If you try to shoot a basketball into the hoop, and you miss, you’re given instant feedback to change your form or improve your … Continue reading The Body’s Feedback Loops
Selena Gomez Makes $550,000 for Each Sponsored Instagram Post
If you mosey on over to Selena’s Instagram page, you’ll see that she is sporting a ton of Puma gear. According to E! News, she signed a two year deal worth over $30 million. Kim Kardashian is another all-star advertiser earning $500,000 per post. Cristiano Ronaldo carries a whopping 104 million followers and also cashes … Continue reading Selena Gomez Makes $550,000 for Each Sponsored Instagram Post