Written by Adam Lyjak For much of its existence, the Megatech company Apple has largely been known for their iPhones, iPads, and Macbooks. Their television service, Apple TV, came onto the scene a bit later in the company’s history, and the devotion to curating its expansion has recently been ever-present. As of March 2023, Apple…
Month: April 2023
An Exploration of the Flaws of the Booming Technology Industry
Written by Amanda Katiraei Rising interest rates, national political instability, and the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank have all revealed flaws within the technology industry that recently had high growth capabilities. The closing of the Silicon Valley Bank in particular uncovered the flaws within the tech industry, particularly in regard to the stability of…
An Economic Turnaround for Movie Theaters
Written by Fatima Idrees Here in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan rest two historical theaters that provide entertainment and art to students and other moviegoers. In addition to showings, the Michigan Theater and the State Theater host numerous events throughout the year including the annual Ann Arbor Film Festival. While these theaters are doing…
Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on the National Housing Market
Written by Arnav Gupta In recent years, marked by the infamous COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market has experienced major turbulence due to a combination of fluctuating interest rates, variations in demand and supply, among other factors. A combination of very high demand and extremely low supply made home prices skyrocket. At the start of the…
An Algebraic Presentation of Market Structure
Written by Amer Goel
No Need to Run
Written by Joshua Ravichandran I’m a runner. In fact- I just ran my first half marathon last week. But let me tell you, there’s one place I’ll never run to. That’s my bank- and that’s thanks to some really smart policy. This paper hopes to answer three big questions. First, what exactly is a bank…
Student Loan Forgiveness: The Current Debate
Written by Conner Reagan On August 24th, 2022, President Biden announced a plan to provide federal student loan relief to low-to middle-income borrowers in an effort to help relieve the financial burden brought on by the Covid pandemic. Under the plan, borrowers who have an individual income of less than $125,000 or a shared household…
Inflation in Healthcare is Lower Than the Rest of the Economy: Good or Bad?
Written by Olivia Knapp In the United States economy, inflation has been rising at a staggering rate, but one particular sector seems to be safe. Healthcare. Medical prices typically increase faster and at more stable rates than other goods and services, but the U.S. is currently experiencing the opposite. Recent economy-wide inflation sits at 6%,…
Op-Ed: Applications of Behavioral Economics in Pharmaceutical Policy
Written by Siddharth Desai Pharmaceutical policy was formed under the guise of fundamental economic concepts, which presume the rationality of all involved parties. However, according to behavioral economics, a style of economic analysis that utilizes psychological insights into human behavior to explain economic decision-making, consumers frequently exhibit predictable patterns of irrational behavior (Oxford Dictionary). Policymakers…
Bed, Bath, & Beyond and the Fight to Avoid Bankruptcy
Written by Louis Leonardi IV Nearly a month ago, name-branded company Bed, Bath, & Beyond (BBBY) almost had to file for bankruptcy. Founded by Warren Eisenberg and Leonard Feinstein in 1971, Bed Bath & Beyond engages in the operations of retail stores, domestic merchandise, and home furnishings. The company products include bed linens, bath items,…