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The Edge: All Fizzled Out
Can a soda tax really change the way consumers purchase sugary drinks – and more importantly, does it last? In Cook County, Illinois, a short-lived soda tax offered a rare…
November 28, 2025
- In the News
Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.
What are the risks of a 50-year mortgage? “You have a reduced ability to sell or refinance,” said Simon Blanchard, a marketing professor at Georgetown University’s…
November 24, 2025
- In the News
7 Deals Most Likely to Sell Out During Black Friday
Clothing and shoe sales tend not to be as popular during Black Friday because those items tend to be on sale more frequently throughout the year, says Ronald Goodstein, an…
November 24, 2025
- In the News
The 50-Year Mortgage is a Terrible Deal. Here’s Why.
“To fully leverage the lower payments from a 50-year mortgage requires people to be really good with their money and fully anticipate the risks,” said Simon Blanchard, a…
November 19, 2025
- In the News
Black Friday Deals Won’t Be Good This Year, According to Experts — Here’s What to Know
Because retailers are discounting products during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, while partially absorbing the cost of tariffs, their profit margins are quite low. That will…
November 18, 2025
- In the News
The End of ‘De Minimis’ Has Hit Temu and Shein. Now It’s a Problem for U.S. Companies like FedEx.
Charlie Skuba, faculty emeritus in marketing and international business at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business, said that as the government took steps to liberalize global…
October 1, 2025
- In the News
How Kelly Ortberg Dug Boeing Out of a ‘Very Deep Hole’ in His First Year in Charge
Rob Britton, adjunct professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and a former American Airlines executive, told BI that Ortberg took the job when the…
August 18, 2025
- In the News
Ziwei Cong, Georgetown University – The Impact of Freemium Models on Content Creators and Platforms
Creators want to get paid for their work, but should they also release content for free as well? Ziwei Cong, assistant professor of marketing, says.…
August 12, 2025
- In the News
Target Ends Price Match Policy, Handing Amazon, Walmart The Pricing Advantage
“Price matching has provided Target advantageous value perceptions with customers,” observed Charlie Skuba, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University’s McDonough School…
July 28, 2025
- In the News
From Tacos to Penguins, Trump Finds Punchy Slogans Can Also Be Weapons
Charlie Skuba, faculty emeritus at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, compared Trump’s red MAGA hat with iconic imagery such as former President George W. Bush seen…
June 4, 2025