Mark Bartholomew, University at Buffalo and Samuel Becher, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on...
J.C. Bradbury, Kennesaw State University
When the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park in 2017, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called it a “watershed” moment.
What drew so much attention to...
Yuanyuan (Gina) Cui, Coastal Carolina University and Patrick van Esch, Coastal Carolina University
Americans are skipping restaurant dinners, delaying car purchases and scouring for grocery deals. Amid tariff anxiety and broader stress over affordability,...
Tim Derdenger, Carnegie Mellon University
When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated...
Maya Mueller, Drexel University and Isaac Quaye, Temple University
What does gentrification in Philadelphia look like?
“High-rise, modern apartment buildings.”
“(A) modern look that’s so out of place...
Christopher Niezrecki, UMass Lowell
The Trump administration temporarily suspended the Jones Act on March 18, 2026, as part of its efforts to bring down soaring U.S. gasoline prices.
But what does...
André O. Hudson, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tensions in the Middle East often trigger concerns about rising gasoline prices. But disruptions to oil supplies could affect much more than the cost of filling up...
Peter McGraw, University of Colorado Boulder
In 1960, 72% of adults were married, and over 90% would go on to marry. HR policies and management practices back then catered to nuclear families with a...
