Decision Making

Scammers Bought Us Flowers To Build Trust

scammers bought us flowers to build trust

Scammers bought us flowers to build trust. Building trust is the best method to perpetrate a scam. Unfortunately, it is really easy to simulate building trust. This is an existential problem of our society. It affects how we respond to politics, investment opportunities, and our relationships with friends and family.

Why Nike Manufacturing in USA is Unlikley, 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 Nike manufacturing in 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.

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?