I didn't like embargoes when I was a reporter, but as a PR person, I became a big fan. They were a good way to get a little more excitement into a story, a little more exclusivity, without giving one and only one media outlet an "exclusive." They allowed...
James Hamilton submits: It's time to reassess the potential for recent oil price increases to contribute to an economic downturn. The sharp spikes in oil prices associated with the 1973-74 oil embargo, the 1978 Iranian Revolution, the Iran-Iraq War in 1980, and the first Persian Gulf...
During the first half of the nineteenth century, the United States emerged as a major producer of cotton textiles. This paper argues that the expansion of domestic textile production is best understood as a path-dependent process that was initiated by the protection provided by the Embargo Act of 1807 and...
Between 1807 and 1815, U.S. imports of manufactured goods were severely cut by Jefferson's trade embargo, subsequent non-importation measures, and the War of 1812. These disruptions are commonly believed to have spurred early U.S. industrialization by promoting the growth of nascent domestic manufacturers. This paper uses a newly available series...
This article highlights a case of RV manufacturer who reinvigorated its process with less-in-more approach. Fleetwood RV's plant was having growing pains. Despite a slow start--the oil embargo kept the plant from opening until 1984, five years after it was built--by 1997 its annual gross sales had reached $110 million...
Diesel fuel hit an all-time high of $4.04 per gallon on March 22, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report. Besides hurting long-haul truckers, the high price of diesel could also spoil the party for the U.S. debut of diesel-powered passenger cars from German automakers. Starting this...
You company spokesperson just spent 30 minutes on the phone with one of the top journalists covering your industry. During the interview it was clear that the reporter was not buying what you were selling. Frankly, it seemed like he / she couldn't get off the...
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