A Worcester bar accepted Monopoly money Thursday as part of a marketing campaign. Ralph’s Tavern took the board game’s tender in exchange for hot dogs and non-alcoholic Jell-O shots in hopes of securing a property square on a special-edition, local version of the game. Marketing efforts must identify what customers value. […]
A woman in a viral video claimed Delta Airlines broke her wheelchair. Wheelchairs are expensive and frequently custom-made for their users—and airlines are often accused of breaking or otherwise damaging them. If taken to court, complex litigation takes many forms. […]
United Airlines is buying 15 jets that can fly Mach 1.7, cutting some flight times in half. The startup Boom Supersonic will sell the commercial airliner the jets, which are slated to take off in 2029. Supersonic flight requires great ingenuity. […]
Insider trading laws in the United States are complex and widely varied. While other countries have made sweeping regulations against trading stocks of a company you know information about, the United States has more selective rules on the matter. A two-year sentence surrounding Amazon stock adds a new footnote. […]
Popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin is no longer acceptable tender at Tesla. Its mining and encryption measures involve a taxing computer process that many call an “environmental disaster.” What makes it so environmentally unfriendly? […]
Inflation has ramped up to levels not seen since 2008. The obvious concern with inflation is that as prices outpace wage increases, consumers’ buying power is weakened. Inflation presents many dangers and can destroy an economy. […]
The pandemic has people worldwide feeling nostalgic for air travel. Airlines and entertainment companies have begun offering alternatives to real travel for those who miss flying. Airplane seating is a game of incentive and asymmetry. […]
Cryptocurrencies had a wild week on the stock market when Coinbase went public. Coinbase debuted on Wednesday, soaring to great heights before settling down; while Bitcoin and Ether declined over the weekend. Why do companies offer shares on Wall Street? […]
Bernie Madoff, mastermind of a record-breaking Ponzi scheme, has died. His lawyer released a statement announcing his death, though no cause was given. Madoff conned $19 billion from investors. […]
Eating burgers and fries at home has rippled through the economy. A shortage of ketchup packets has sent the restaurant industry into a frenzy, causing packet prices to soar. How do businesses ensure supply meets demand? […]
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