Monday, February 28, 2011

Google And The Global Market

Curt discusses how Google's new algorithm will affect the global market. 

An article from cnn.com takes a look at some changes Google has made in the way they select the websites that show up first on their search results. They changed their algorithm in order to get better quality results. This could potentially have a huge impact on a lot of websites, and the people who own and operate those websites.

Please read his full post.

Pirates and prices

Whit looks at how the recent pirate attacks could influence prices. 

Pirates attacked a leisure vessel this week. This got me thinking about how much a modern day pirate could impact the price of any commodity transported by water.

Please read his full post.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Rising Retirement Age?

Alison discusses the possible effects of a rising retirement age on unemployment.

People simply can't afford to stop working any earlier than that, especially since most don't expect to get anything from Social Security. But those people staying in the work force longer could have a negative effect on unemployment.

Please read her full post.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Alexandar McQueen's Fashion Label

Laura discusses fashion’s Alexandar McQueen’s line and how it affects everything from prices to employment. 
With an increase in demand so will the production of McQueen apparel across seas and within the U.S. If the McQueen’s label’s success is fortified by the Met Gala showcase then everything with the name brand will increase in value.
… it would not be surprising to see how many people worked for his company only for the sake of saying: I work for Alexander McQueen. After McQueen’s death it could be possible people quit those jobs due to emotional attachment,

Please read her full post.

 

Friday, February 18, 2011

China's Changing Needs

Whit takes an interesting look at China's shift in import necessity. 

China's rapid urbanization has created a scarcity of land more so than a scarcity of labor. Because of the scarcity of labor China imports land intensive crops and exports labor extensive products.

Please read his full post.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Home Buyer Tax Credits

Alison discusses the repayment of the 2008 home buyer tax credits through the money supply and circular flow.

When the government gave out these loans, it was 'creating' money and injecting it into the economy. This increased the money supply and expanded the circular flow.

Please read her full post.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

World's Largest Touch Screen

Matthew discusses the possible impact of touch screen technology in the future.

 This shows that we don't have to limit touch screens to small phones or computer screens and proves we can have creations such as touch screen walls or tables. If this idea catches and is taken by a company and made into such items, the global market could be in for a large shift. 

Please read his full post.