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Aug 10, 2022
3 min

Focus on the Problem, Not the Solution

I recently took a three-week-long class at Columbia University about creating a venture/startup taught by professor Jack McGourty Ph.D....

Matthew Zeng

May 6
3 min

The Marketing Behind the Barbie Empire

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Barbie™ has taken the world by storm. In fact, it only took a few weeks for the movie to...

Sophie Johnston

Apr 27
5 min

Manipulated Minds: How Companies Exploit Behavioral Economics to Fuel Childhood Obesity

"I want people to know that childhood obesity isn't as simple as TV and the press make it seem," confesses 12-year-old Maggie, "No matter...

Eric Loue

Apr 27
3 min

Trouble in the Skys: Why Major American Airlines Charge High Fares for Their Tickets

When planning a vacation abroad, the first mode of transportation that people think of is airplanes. Unfortunately for us, they don’t...

Eric Loue

Apr 27
3 min

The Pros and Cons of Using a Credit Card

When purchasing goods, consumers are able to use a variety of methods to complete a transaction. One popular option is a credit card....

Shane Meyer

Apr 27
3 min

Saudi Arabia's Shift in Economics

Recently, Kylian Mbappe was offered a one-year contract worth 776 million dollars to play in the Saudi Professional League, Saudi...

Branden Zhu

Apr 27
3 min

Better Late Than Never: US’s Shift in Focus to Semiconductor Manufacturing

As tensions between the superpowers of the world increase, control over the latest advancements in computer chips becomes ever more...

Andrew Lansford

Apr 27
4 min

The Rise of Social Media Marketing: Products in Your Feed

In our daily lives, smartphones have become indispensable tools, serving as our primary means of communication, our trusty cameras, and...

Evan Oliver

Apr 23
3 min

Pay What You Want: The Philanthropic Phenomenon of Behavioral Economics

“Pay what you want” (abbreviated as PWYW) is an increasingly prevalent pricing strategy made ever-present by the internet age. Though...

Evan Oliver

Apr 23
3 min

The Sports Betting Surge: The Economics Behind the United States’ Newest Gambling Craze

In 2023, U.S. sports betting generated $10.92 billion; that's a 44.5% jump from last year’s total. A jump fueled by rigged odds,...

Joshua Cherian

Sep 30, 2023
4 min

The Social Media Boom: The Multi-Billion Dollar Market at Your Fingertips

In our daily lives, smartphones have become indispensable tools, serving as our primary means of communication, our trusty cameras, and...

Remington White

Sep 30, 2023
3 min

John Mayer's Signature Acoustic Guitar: Craftsmanship, Strategy, & Innovation

In the mesmerizing realm where the soulful notes of artistry seamlessly intertwine with the meticulous strokes of craftsmanship, a...

Branden Zhu

Sep 30, 2023
5 min

Green for the Environment… or For the Money?

The environment is where we all live. However, our home has seemingly been deteriorating. Forest fires. floods and famine are becoming...

Jacob Tomaneng

Jul 28, 2023
2 min

My Experience at the UCLA Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute

Recently I attended a summer course at the University of California Los Angeles on Social Entrepreneurship. As an incoming senior in high...

Andrew Lansford

Jul 28, 2023
4 min

The Geniuses Behind Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime Hydration

KSI and Logan Pauls' very own Prime Hydration has taken the beverage market by storm, becoming one of the most sought-after sports drinks...

Aakesh Y

Jul 28, 2023
2 min

Digital Finance for Teens

Digital finance in today's tech society has emerged to revolutionize the way we manage money, conveniently and efficiently. As teenagers,...

Samshita Maram

Jul 28, 2023
3 min

America’s Mantra of Recession is Almost Over; Just Look at the Yield Curves!

For a long time now, the word “recession” has been constantly ringing in our ears. Whether it may be Fox, CNN, or the Wall Street...

Kali Gupta

Jul 28, 2023
2 min

COVID's Impact on the Global Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to international travel and trade, leading to widespread economic impacts and...

Max Raffel

Feb 23, 2023
6 min

Overcoming the Odds: Chinese Encroachment onto Taiwan

Abstract Through a powerful and influential economy, protection from the US, and its strong defensive military capabilities, Taiwan has...

Yoonchul Shin

Feb 23, 2023
7 min

Authoritarianism and Economic Growth: a Historical Analysis of the Four Asian Tigers

Abstract Starting from the early 1960s continuing until the 1990s, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong experienced dramatic...

Opinion Posts

Manipulated Minds: How Companies Exploit Behavioral Economics to Fuel Childhood Obesity

Trouble in the Skys: Why Major American Airlines Charge High Fares for Their Tickets

Better Late Than Never: US’s Shift in Focus to Semiconductor Manufacturing

The Rise of Social Media Marketing: Products in Your Feed

Pay What You Want: The Philanthropic Phenomenon of Behavioral Economics

The Sports Betting Surge: The Economics Behind the United States’ Newest Gambling Craze

The Social Media Boom: The Multi-Billion Dollar Market at Your Fingertips

John Mayer's Signature Acoustic Guitar: Craftsmanship, Strategy, & Innovation

Green for the Environment… or For the Money?

The Geniuses Behind Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime Hydration

America’s Mantra of Recession is Almost Over; Just Look at the Yield Curves!

Research Papers

Overcoming the Odds: Chinese Encroachment onto Taiwan

Authoritarianism and Economic Growth: a Historical Analysis of the Four Asian Tigers

The Ugly Face of FDI in Africa: Economic Control, Political Domination, and Cryptocurrencies.

The Rise of Modern China: The Implications of The Chinese Communist Revolution

Advice & Personal Experiences

The Pros and Cons of Using a Credit Card

My Experience at the UCLA Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute

Opinion Posts

Research Papers

Advice & Personal Experiences

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