Written by Claire Manley Giving to charity is a reliable way to experience a genuine dopamine hit.[1] Clicking that button to Donate! or choosing a brand that will spend a percentage of your money on charity kindles satisfaction. Someone halfway across the globe will be better off because of my actions. It makes us feel…
Month: November 2020
The Paradox of Economic Insecurity Caused by Dollar Stores
Written by Tess Britton In rural America, lower income residents depend on easy access to affordable food. When “local” department stores and Walmart require some to travel up to fifty miles for everyday supplies, a pop-up dollar store appears to save the day. To a low-income consumer, the low prices that dollar stores offer and…
The Rust Belt & The Ruhrgebiet: Post-Industrial Economies in Transition
Written by Allison Libbe Since the end of World War Two, the United States and Germany have been economic sisters across the Atlantic. Both nations relied heavily on manufacturing and commodities to establish an economic foothold in the post-war era. President Eisenhower’s Marshall Plan, which provided reconstruction assistance across Europe, kept the United States and…
How Long Until Business Travel Returns And What It Means For The Travel Industry?
Written by Rachel Barkan Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. travel economy has lost roughly 415 billion dollars and this number is predicted to increase (U.S. Travel Association). Among the biggest contributors to the U.S. travel economy is business travel. As a result of the pandemic, business travel has nearly come to…
The Economics of Billionaires
Written by Nicolas Costa Wealth Inequality Now, more than ever, has the topic of economic inequality been relevant. By September of 2020, the wealth of American billionaires grew by 845 billion dollars, all while millions of Americans struggle with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (Business Insider, Sardana, 2020). To put that into perspective,…
The Effects of COVID-19 on Public vs. Private K-12 Education
Written by Winnifer Chen K-12 schools all over the nation have been in session both virtually and in person since late August or early September. With many public schools not being able to open for in-person instruction early this fall, some parents decided to enroll their children in private schools for the in-person learning experience.…
Financial Impact of the Flint Water Crisis
Written by Michael Kieffer The Flint water crisis began in the city of Flint, Michigan in 2014 and it’s regarded as one of the largest public health emergencies that the state of Michigan has ever encountered. The crisis began when the city of Flint switched its source of drinking water. The city had originally purchased…
Movie Theatres in a Post-COVID World
Written by Raj Ashar This past summer, auteur Christopher Nolan was primed to single-handedly bring back audiences to the newly reopened movie theaters with his film, Tenet. The movie had an immense budget, costing around 200 million dollars to make (Whitten). However, since its worldwide release, the film has only grossed 333.9 million dollars (Whitten),…
Indonesia’s Plan to Fight the Recession from the Pandemic
Written by Radi Akbar The coronavirus pandemic has not just affected the daily lives of many people but has significantly changed the global economy. Due to the virus, the world is experiencing a global recession where many countries have high unemployment rates due to protocols to reduce the spreading of the virus. Although all countries…
Customer Acquisition and Cultural Change: Gaming and Esports in the Covid-19 Era
Written by Roy Lahood The recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on world economies, but some sectors are booming in a market environment where others are struggling. The gaming industry has seen tremendous growth since March, when millions of people started quarantining. With so many people unable to go out and…