Blog

Why Nike Won’t Bring Manufacturing Back to the USA Despite Tariffs

Why nike manufacturing is unlikley to return to the usa due to tariffs

You have probably seen the memes questioning the sense of manufacturing Nike shoes in the USA. Commentators presume Nike will be forced to do so because of the newly announced Tariffs. Are they right? Does US Policy end up taking jobs away from Asian factory workers? Let’s see if we can untangle the issues and shed some light on Nike’s likely strategy.

Are Tariffs a Trade Fix or Economic Chaos?

Are tariffs a trade fix or economic chaos a first principles examination

Everyone has an opinion on the tariffs, their purpose, whether they make sense, and ultimately, their effects. How can we navigate these issues effectively when so much political emotion is wrapped in those opinions? Returning to first principles and a grounding in the basics helps us all sort out the signal from the noise.

A Critical Analysis of College ROI Research – Georgetown University College Payoff

Georgetown University CEW The College Payoff report cover 2011

CEW introduced its College Payoff Report in 2011. They established that, on average, higher education pays off with substantially higher lifetime earnings than those without college credentials. It has been a mainstay support in the argument over higher education value. Why then the growing skepticism, did they get it right?

Apple’s India Strategy: Outsmarting Short-Term Skeptics

Why managers should ignore short term stock analysts the apple india strategy example

The latest news reports suggest Apple intends to source US phone supply in India to reduce tariff effects. Naturally, this news has attracted negative analyst coverage. The most bearish says it probably won’t work well and reduced his stock price target to the lowest of all analysts. Is he right, or missing the big picture?

Can Fair Systems Distort Outcomes? USA versus Europe’s VAT

Can fair systems distort outcomes

US policymakers regularly criticize Europe’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund system, arguing it tilts trade dynamics in favor of European producers. European counterparts counter with a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that deems VAT refunds for exporters non-subsidies, suggesting compliance with global trade norms. Yet, does technical legality equate to equitable outcomes? Can the system lead to undesirable effects?

The iPhone Tariff Problem: Why It’s Time for a Smarter Approach

The iphone tariff problem weighing exemptions, no traiffs, full tariff, redcued tariffs and alternative solutions

The market assumed Apple was in trouble with Tariffs. At one point last week, it traded as low as $172 per share, a 34% drop from its peak. That price drop is building in massive pessimism around the business. Here is why that doomsday view is overdone.