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The Economics of Organized Crime: A Sopranos Case Study

May 5, 2023May 7, 2023 MJEBoundaries of Economics

Written by Daniel Rosenkranz 24 karat gold watches, 50-foot yachts, houses on the shore, and so much liquid cash it needs to be hidden in the bedroom closet of a retirement home. All of this- from the watches to the […]

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Op-Ed: How New Ownership of the Phoenix Suns Swung the Title Odds in Their Favor

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 MJEBoundaries of Economics

Written by Beck Smolak On December 20, 2022, a present came early for Phoenix Suns fans as Mat Ishbia bought a majority stake in the team for a record-setting $4 billion (Reynolds 2023). Robert Sarver, the previous owner, had been […]

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No Need to Run

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

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 […]

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Op-Ed: Applications of Behavioral Economics in Pharmaceutical Policy

April 18, 2023April 13, 2023 MJEBoundaries of Economics

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 […]

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The Current Epidemic of High Prices

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

Written by Sophia Watha Prices for everyday goods and services seem to be skyrocketing, with each new day incurring a new price increase. This surge in prices can be seen everywhere from grocery stores and restaurants to clothing suppliers and […]

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Dishonesty in Business

April 7, 2023April 4, 2023 MJEFinance/Business

Written by Jack Leitzes In an environment where professionals have a lot of independence, moments of desperation can lead to corrupt decisions. Dishonest decision-making in business refers explicitly to actions of individuals or organizations that violate ethical principles and laws. […]

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ASML: The Little-Known Source of the World’s Technological Progress

April 5, 2023April 4, 2023 MJEFinance/Business

Written by Robert Hwang Semiconductors are the key component of almost every piece of modern technology we use. However, their utility eludes most people due to the technical nature of their function. Chips, as semiconductors are commonly called, are minuscule […]

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How Housing and Education Drive Inequality

March 15, 2023March 11, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

Written by Adam Savageau According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, each dollar spent towards schooling in a neighborhood results in a $20 appreciation in homes (Gorman). Not only do good schools add tremendous value to the surrounding housing, […]

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The tactics big auto manufacturers are using to slow the transition to Electric Vehicles

March 14, 2023March 7, 2023 MJEFinance/Business

Written by Kai Lu The transition to electric cars (EVs) is gaining momentum globally as technology improves and governments implement policies to promote their adoption. Meanwhile, the big auto manufacturers are trying everything they can to slow down this transition. […]

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Opinion: The Case for Abolishing the Federal Minimum Wage

March 10, 2023March 7, 2023 MJEFinance/Business

Written by Miguel Calle Jaramillo $7.25. $15. $25. The debate over the federal minimum wage is not new. However, before reassessing federal minimum wage laws, one must wonder why they exist in the first place. The reason commonly proposed by […]

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