Idaho Business Review IBR

“No postwar recovery has died of old age—the Federal Reserve has murdered every one of them.”   – Rudi Dornbusch, MIT Economist  Early this year, the Federal Reserve increased the federal funds rate, which begins a cycle of multiple rate hikes ...

Earlier this year, the possibility of inflation was being discussed. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) and President Joe Biden opined that inflation then was transitory. Now as the first quarter ends, we have seen significant increases in the cost of goods and ...

The workforce is changing at a rapid pace. So much so, that the cultural phenomenon deemed, “The Great Resignation” continues to capture headlines. Employees are more vocal about their dissatisfaction with their working environments, and many have resigned for different ...

Five Bluum-partner charter schools are saving millions of dollars in facilities costs and pouring those funds into programs for kids, thanks to a 2019 Idaho law that allows public charter schools to use the state’s creditworthiness to borrow money at ...

Have you noticed the prices at the gas pump? I sure have! They have been rising recently and are well over $4 per gallon across Idaho. Nearby states, such as California and Nevada, are well over $5 a gallon, according ...

Long-term loans carry higher interest rates than short-term loans because there are more variables in play over a more extended period.  Another factor that makes long-term loans less attractive to lenders, thus raising interest rates, is inflation. Inflation is the ...

Hurricane Ida, COVID-19 and a February winter weather disaster in the United States and Mexico; many other catastrophes and worries abound. What issues currently confront the U.S. economy? The answer is multi-level but can be summed up as:  1) The collapse ...

Idaho’s public education system scored several wins during the 2022 Legislative session that concluded last week. As president of the Idaho State Board of Education, I’d like to thank the legislators and Idaho Governor Brad Little for making historic investments ...

There’s a theme of positivity in this week’s edition, spanning pages through the entire issue.  Maybe you’ve already seen our cover story this week — featured first online — which showcases an Airbnb potato-loving Idahoans can be proud of. Catie ...

Hayden Beverage is a family business, doing business as a family. As a second-generation owner, I have an obligation to our employees because many of them have been with the company since I was a child. I understand and appreciate ...