Written by Ali Pullaro The sharing economy today is often conducted through online platforms. The sharing economy consists of short-term peer-to-peer transactions. From vacation rentals to shared ride services, companies like Uber and Airbnb have changed and revolutionized the way we as a society interact with the market. Some companies have been successes and some…
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Op-Ed: How to Fundraise as an Entrepreneur
Written by Tianqi (George) Sun Fundraising is one of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to have, but few people know how to do it. Sometimes, entrepreneurs are hesitant to reach out because they are not confident with their ideas and their company. To successfully fundraise as an entrepreneur there are the necessary tools…
Is Hosting an F1 Race Financially Feasible?
Written by Sid Mehta Formula One: it is the pinnacle of motorsport, the highest and fastest form of it. The wealthiest individuals pay exorbitant amounts to watch it, the largest corporations vie for limited spots to sponsor it and team owners take on huge premiums to put their drivers behind the wheel. Despite all this,…
The Economics of Addiction: Turning a Profit on One of America’s Greatest Problems
Written by Niko Smith As I was walking home from class one Thursday, I opened up YouTube to listen to one of my favorite podcasts. I’m not usually the type of person to get excited about sports and the like, but for some reason I really love learning about the ins and outs of basketball.…
Opinion: The West’s Russia Sanctions Have Been Inadequate. What can be done?
Written by Andriy Kolenov On February 23rd, 2024, the eve of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, United States President Biden announced five hundred new sanctions on Russia. Simultaneously, the European Union released two hundred new sanctions and the United Kingdom imposed additional bans on Russian metal, diamonds, and energy.i But will it…
The Australian Mining Sector is Beholden to Immigration Policy
Written by Ryan Finlay Mining represents the largest sector of the Australian economy. In the last decade, the industry overtook the finance and insurance industry as the largest share of the nation’s economy (Reserve Bank of Australia, 2023). Today, the industry accounts for roughly 13.0 percent of the gross domestic product, and is slated to…
Structural Adjustment’s Complex Legacy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Written by Drew Weider Introduction Beginning in the 1980s, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) became a focal point for the implementation of structural adjustment programs (SAPs) mandated by international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. These policies were designed to stabilize struggling economies and facilitate development. However, they required significant alterations…
The Money and Economics Behind The Presidential Election
Written by Tianqi (George) Sun The presidential election of 2024 is coming up. No matter which political party people associate with, there is one undeniable truth: running for president costs billions of dollars. With these contributions, challenges arise, and significant debates around the influence of money on elections have arisen. Campaign financing includes terms such…
(Op-Ed) The Corporate Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Save the World
Written by Julian Freyre The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently took a step in the right direction. Under their newly approved set of rules, beginning in 2026 publicly owned companies will be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions (Patterson, 2024). This policy change is the result of a complex process that…
Shrinkflation 101: Less Bang For Your Buck
Written by Nitya Wanchoo It’s agreed that one of the worst feelings in the world is realizing that your favorite bag of chips has more air than it does chips. This is one sneaky way that brands cut costs without customers realizing. The reduction of the quantity of a good and price stays the same…