If the goals were to: a) extend the gasoline shortages in New Jersey for as long as possible, b) make the lines at the pump as long as possible, c) discourage as many gasoline stations as possible from re-opening, and … read more >

In correctly anticipating that there would naturally be upward pressure on prices in New Jersey for many critical goods like fuel, food and electric generators in the wake of Hurricane Sandy because of an increase in demand and a reduction … read more >

1. Back in 2008, economist Art Carden wrote “As surely as summer follows spring, natural disasters are followed by saber rattling about ‘price gouging,’ which is usually defined very lucidly and clearly as an ‘unconscionable’ increase in the price of … read more >