Empowering Regions: A Policymaker's Tailored Playbook for Cash Transfer Programs
Abstract Over the last decade, unconditional and conditional cash transfer programs have become a widespread tool used by policymakers...
Paras Nemani
Dec 4, 202423 min read
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...
Shane Meyer
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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...
Branden Zhu
Aug 27, 20243 min read
Why the Financial Upside of AI Banking Models Does Not Offset the Biases They Reinforce
In 2023, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr released an official statement cautioning banks against fair lending...
Evan Oliver
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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...
Sophie Johnston
Apr 27, 20245 min read
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....
Eric Loue
Apr 27, 20243 min read
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...
Andrew Lansford
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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,...
Evan Oliver
Apr 23, 20243 min read
An Automated Future: The Impact of Increased Minimum Wage on Low-skilled Workers
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in our day-to-day lives—customer service chatbots, personal assistants (i.e., Alexa and...
Paras Nemani
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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...
Joshua Cherian
Sep 30, 20234 min read
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...
Remington White
Sep 30, 20233 min read
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...
Branden Zhu
Sep 30, 20235 min read
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...
Jacob Tomaneng
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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...
Andrew Lansford
Jul 28, 20234 min read
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,...
Aakesh Y
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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...
Samshita Maram
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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...
Kali Gupta
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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...
Max Raffel
Feb 23, 20236 min read
