Decision Making

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.