The American TFP

How We Went From 17,000 to 15 Main Varieties of Apples

by John Horvat II December 15, 2020June 20, 2017

One of the benefits of modern mass markets is supposed to be the proliferation of choices. The modern consumer can choose from so many things available on a variety of platforms, be it off or online. This ability to select from plenty is considered one of the marvels of modern economy. However, … Read more

Reflections Upon a Globalized Apple

by John Horvat II November 3, 2020March 1, 2000

All too often, the debate around globalization centers on the economics of production. It is naturally assumed that nations which are able to undersell others in a certain product should do so. Such a system insures the greatest variety of goods at the lowest price. While the globalized economy does enrich the … Read more