Category Archives: Economy

Where do Your Tax Dollars Go?

Posted on March 26, 2019 by BarkerReport

Politicians rank below cars salesmen in trust from the general public Continue reading →

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Brexincompetence

Posted on March 19, 2019 by BarkerReport

Incompetence is not reserved to the third world. It is less frequent in the developed world, but when it happens it really goes to town Continue reading →

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RIP First Class

Posted on March 12, 2019 by BarkerReport

Aviation has changed dramatically over the last half century, now we may be on the verge of witnessing the death of the first class cabin Continue reading →

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Shifts in the Car Industry

Posted on March 5, 2019 by BarkerReport

Why are so many shifts in the global car industry happening. Are tariffs the sole culprits? Is Brexit to blame? Continue reading →

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The Option to Lease

Posted on February 19, 2019 by BarkerReport

IKEA’s recent anouncement of piloting a furniture leasing program in Switzerland points in the direction of a growing trend in the economy Continue reading →

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Why “No Deal” Is Key

Posted on January 29, 2019 by BarkerReport

Should the UK walk away from the table if the Brexit negotiations go south? Some people think no, and they are gaining support. Continue reading →

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Nothing is Agreed

Posted on January 22, 2019 by BarkerReport

With less than 3 months to go before Britain leaves the EU, everything is sorted: Laws have been repatriated, trade deals with the rest of the world are ready to be signed, the legal status of the EU citizens residing in the UK as well as that of UK citizens living in the EU has been clarified, the Irish border issue has been resolved, the City of London’s situation has been negotiated, the sea borders at Dover are ready to do streamlined inspections at a large scale, and the British government along with the opposition are agreeing on what is best for the country, putting all partisan squabbles to one side… NOT! Continue reading →

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A Little Push to the Right

Posted on April 17, 2018 by BarkerReport

When Lenin Moreno beat Guillermo Lasso on a dubious election last year, many thought this would be a continuation of the Citizens Revolution, it seems the President is parting with the ideology of his predecessor. Continue reading →

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Un Empujoncito a la Derecha

Posted on April 17, 2018 by BarkerReport

Cuando Lenin Moreno derrotó a Guillermo Lasso en una dudosa elección el año pasado, muchos pensaron que seria la continuation de la Revolución Ciudadana. Parece que el Presidente esta alejando de la ideología de su predecesor. Continue reading →

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The End of an Era

Posted on March 20, 2018 by BarkerReport

After the demise of the video rental industry and the brick-and-mortar music retail industry, it is now the turn of the most famous toy store in the world to pay the piper for failing to acknowledge the massive online competition. What could have been done, and what are the lessons to learn? Continue reading →

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