From the Apple to the Clock

by Jami Miedema Browsing through the headlines of any newspaper, it is easy to wonder if the heyday of the United States is entirely over. Although we have been a superpower for quite some time, the shift of power to other emerging nations, such as China and India ,...

Internet Outbreak

by Rebecca Rooy Due to the recent outbreak of media coverage on holiday online shopping, it is important to review what this Internet traffic increase truly means for the economic world. Upon initial consideration, Internet holiday shopping may seem insignificant,...

Shifting Gears

by Jami Miedema It’s old news that employment has shifted and continues to shift from manufacturing jobs to service jobs. During the 1980s, service jobs surpassed manufacturing jobs in terms of U.S. employment to make up more than 70% of the economy and become...