Written by: Lena Moltzen Abstract In the U.S., various racial, ethnic, and gender groups experience incarceration, mental illness, and their combined effects differently. Prior research has shown that these groups experience mental health treatment inequities while in prison, but has not examined the economic impacts faced by these groups after experiencing these inequities. This study…
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Reshaping, Not Replacing: Institutional Control in the Post-Reform College Athlete Labor Market
Written by: MacLaine Gray Abstract This study evaluates whether the recent reforms in collegiate athletics, specifically Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation, expanded transfer mobility available to athletes, and revenue-sharing, have fundamentally reshaped the college athlete labor market or have simply altered the mechanisms through which existing institutional control is exercised. By drawing on labor…
How Will the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision Affect States in the Coming Decades?
Written by: Marin Gallimore Abstract Historical precedent suggests that abortion bans decrease labor market participation (Mølland, 2016 and Hoffman et al., 2022), while increasing dependence on welfare (Gruber et al., 1999), poverty rates (Gruber et al., 1999), and crime rates (Donohue and Levitt, 2001). This research examines how the Dobbs v. Jackson decision has already…
A Two-Headed Dragon: China’s Shipbuilding Industry and Military Procurement
Written by: Alexandre Paris Abstract In the decades since World War II, East Asia has emerged as a dominant force in global shipbuilding, with Japan, South Korea, and China now leading the industry. China also now possesses the world’s largest surface fleet by vessel count, surpassing the United States Navy in 2023 (CSIS 2025). This…
Digital Transformation, Productivity, and Inequality: How Fintech Adoption Reshapes Economic Growth
Written by: Dev Mathur Abstract Digital transformation is reshaping global economic activity, and yet, its effects on productivity and inequality remain uneven across countries, firms, and labor markets. This study examines how fintech adoption and digital infrastructure influence economic growth and income distribution across global economies. The research analyzes the dual role of digital technologies…
Op-ed: The Resurgence of Physical Media Reflects Society’s Need for a Cleanse From the Digital World and a Longing for Connection
Written by: Sierra Perrin Hee Before the digital age brought an endless algorithmic stream of photos, videos, and music, society had both simpler and more meaningful technology. Today the emotional appeal that vintage, physical media provides is being sought after by generations raised upon digital content. Within the past year, vinyl records alone have reached…
Clicks to Cash? Debunking the Myth of Day Trading Profitability
Written by: Chenzi McLoyd In an age where short-form content platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are becoming increasingly popular, accessing a vast quantity of information within a short timeframe has never been easier. From productivity hacks to workout advice, there are videos on virtually every topic imaginable, all accessible with a quick search or…
Beyond the Baseline: The Economics of Tennis Revenue Sharing
Written by: Ayat Sohoubah Tennis is one of the most popular and global sports in the world. The ITF reported 106 million players worldwide, with data coming from more than 199 countries (Bowers, 2024). Still, only around 400 players currently make a living from tennis; this includes men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles,…
The Debt Delusion: America’s $39 Trillion Question
Written by: Reed Krueger $39,000,000,000,000. That’s how deep in debt the United States of America is right now – and by the time you finish this article, that number will have grown by at least $15 million (Joint Economic Committee, 2026). Now, should we actually be frightened by this staggering number, or is this just…
What is AI?: Exploring the Potential and Pitfalls of Modern LLMs
Written by: John Fourness In a matter of years artificial intelligence has gone from a futuristic concept you only saw in sci-fi movies to an everyday tool. AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude are now being used in classrooms, homes, and offices, and we are seeing these tools get progressively integrated into the workflow of…