CONSUMER GOODS
The Unlikely New Champion of Consumer Rights: China
From luxury handbags to beef mince, Chinese companies are upending the country’ legacy of producing knockoff goods — for a cost.
Could the Recession Revive the Savings Gene in China and India?
Consumer spending in the two countries helped revive the global economy after the Great Recession.
How the World’s Smartphone King Is Beating the Pandemic
South Korea is widely seen as a model in the fight against the virus.
Give the Gift of ‘Oh Yeah’: The Elevated Sex Toy Gift Guide
Can you give a sex toy as a gift? In most cases, yes.
COVID-19 Affects National Security in Novel Ways
From car and tech parts to food and more, the full coronavirus fallout will be felt in surprising ways.
Donald Dossier: Trading Places
President Trump takes a truce in the trade war, with an eye to reelection.
How Chevrolet Ruled Uzbekistan
Monopolistic policies ensured that Chevys were expensive, unwanted … and that absolutely everyone needed one.
Universities Drive Lifesaving Research, But Industry Has Monopolized Patents
Industry is buying control rather than funding research, which means a world of pain may result.
Now Let's Limit Amazon Customers to One Delivery a Month
The speedy deliveries from Jeff Bezos’ online shopping giant come with a web of invisible social costs.
People Are Flocking to Buy Cheaper Glasses Online
If you tend to lose or break glasses easily — or you just don’t want to pay high prices — here’s where to get deals online.
When Katty Met Carlos
From the BBC and OZY comes a fresh perspective on the debate about America’s future as a nation and its relation to the world during the 2020 US election.
When America First Stood Up Against Giant Retailers
The growth of chain stores like A&P in the early 20th century sparked a massive backlash, one with plenty of parallels to today.
China Races to Develop Chips to Beat Trade War
The Huawei ban is testing Beijing’s capacity to develop its own semiconductors fast enough to keep pace with the escalating trade war.
