Why Alcohol Brewers are Scared of Gen Z: Understanding the Shift in Drinking Trends
As Generation Z comes of age, the alcohol industry is facing a seismic shift in drinking habits and preferences that has left brewers and distillers feeling apprehensive and uncertain about the future. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen…
A Bird in the Hand’s Spicy Chicken Fiasco: A Recipe for Disaster
A Bird in the Hand, a beloved chicken chain known for its crispy and succulent offerings, recently attempted to spice up its menu with the introduction of a new bone-in fried chicken item. However, what was intended to be a…
NFTs: The Emperor’s New Clothes of the Digital World – An Economist’s Scathing Critique
In the cacophony of excitement surrounding Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), it’s time to strip away the hype and confront the stark reality: NFTs are nothing more than an outright scam masquerading as a revolution in the digital world. As an economist,…
Forget Side-Hustles; Meet Gen Z’s Latest Craze, The Front-Hustle
As The Jefferson Post’s economic reporter, I’ve heard my fair share of horror stories from bosses and employers about Gen Z’s lackluster work ethic. It’s a tempting narrative for a man in his fifties to buy into. Yeah, the youths…
The Changing Landscape of the Auto Industry in 2014
The year 2014 has witnessed significant shifts and challenges in the global auto industry, marking a period of transformation and adaptation for manufacturers and consumers alike. As the world economy slowly recovers from the aftermath of the Great Recession, the…
Black Monday Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets
Last week, financial markets worldwide were rocked by what experts are already dubbing “Black Monday.” As the trading day unfolded, investors watched in dismay as stock prices plummeted, triggering panic and uncertainty. The abrupt and steep decline sent shockwaves through…