Category: Boundaries of Economics

Written By Sierra Perrin Hee With the changing of the presidency, came a changing of the economy. As President Trump stepped back into office, he immediately set the goal of prioritizing “American made” products, leading to a slew of tariffs on imported goods, many of which will negatively impact the fashion industry. President Trump’s goal…

Written By Micah R. Conner Imagine a casino where the house never loses. Now, replace the house with Fortune 500 companies and the game with options trading. That’s the reality of today’s stock market. While everyday investors navigate unpredictable swings, these corporate giants aren’t just surviving the volatility—their thriving on it. By leveraging sophisticated options…

Written By Gabriella Land The days of luxury pieces being lifelong trophies parading one’s status might be coming to a close. In the past, only the most prestigious individuals could afford the exclusive designer items, serving as a true symbol of one’s status. Owning luxury was essentially one’s ticket to an exclusive club where your…

Written By Anna Gegovic Whether it is a long study session in a local cafe, a quick pick-me-up before class, a meet-up with friends, or even just a coffee chat with a new acquaintance—many college students’ days  often include buying coffee. However, this habitual and sometimes careless spending can add up over time, even though…

Written By Rohan Girvin Baby boomers are the wealthiest generation to have ever lived, accumulating money and assets over their lifetimes (Allainz, 2025). During their lifetimes they experienced rapid evolutions in modern medicine, changes to the political landscape of the world, and incredible innovations in technology that they were largely responsible for driving. In the…

Written by Jasmeher Singh When you think about the first carbon neutral neighborhood in the country, you might not expect to find that one of our very own Ann Arbor neighborhoods is doing just that. Bryant neighborhood, located in Southeast Ann Arbor, has pledged to be completely carbon neutral in the next 2-3 years. They…

Written by Jasmeher Singh The land of the free. A melting pot of people. America, a place where anybody can achieve their dreams. These false promises have come to light during this recent inauguration. With Trump promising to deport millions of immigrants, many have started to wonder what the effect on the economy will be.…

Written by Lily Liang The ability of citizens to influence public policy with votes is the fundamental character of democracy, making the upcoming election day one of the most highly anticipated political events. Without continuous elections, policy makers have relatively little incentives to respond to preferences of the governed. However, as inequality rises in the…

Written by: Dhruvi Dedhia Whether it’s trying to sell Michigan Football tickets on GroupMe, or having to scour the web for cheap resales because concert tickets sold out within minutes, everyone’s encountered ticket resales in some capacity. Ticket reselling, also called ticket scalping, is “the act of purchasing tickets for an event, such as concerts,…

Written by: Sunjna Namjoshi As climate change accelerates, the U.S. faces a pivotal moment to reshape its economy and environmental future. Transitioning to a green economy is a necessary response to environmental challenges and a monumental economic opportunity. However, political obstacles—ranging from partisan gridlock to the influence of fossil fuel interests—threaten to stall progress. “The…