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Almonds, A Fiesty Industry, Kenneth M. Petrowsky
Almonds, A Fiesty Industry, Kenneth M. Petrowsky
Marriott Student Review
A bitter power struggle between the almond industry and the milk industry has become a test of the United States’ free market. The National Milk Producers Federation has turned to Washington for aid while the Almond board of California and the Blue Diamond co-op have focused on improving their product.
Industry Spotlight: Technology Patents
Industry Spotlight: Technology Patents
Marriott Student Review
Technology patents serve two purposes: to protect competition in the marketplace and to promote collaborative innovation amongst rival firms. Society benefits when technology firms are made to share patents at fair rates. The costs and benefits of technology patents are discussed in the context of industry expectations, and the broader implications for society. Firms should be encouraged to continue innovating, benefiting society as they go.
Obamacare: Under The Knife, Kylan Rutherford
Obamacare: Under The Knife, Kylan Rutherford
Marriott Student Review
President Trump and Congress have tried and failed to pass through a replacement plan for Obamacare. This article details why this effort failed, and several issues extant in Obamacare that may move the law toward insolvency. These issues are the mandate, guaranteed issue, and the 'risk corridor' funding set up to back struggling insurance companies.