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An Economic Turnaround for Movie Theaters

April 24, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

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 […]

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Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on the National Housing Market

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

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 […]

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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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Student Loan Forgiveness: The Current Debate

April 24, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

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 […]

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Inflation in Healthcare is Lower Than the Rest of the Economy: Good or Bad? 

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

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 […]

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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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An Era of Preemption: Questioning Michigan’s Prevailing Minimum Wage

March 21, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

Written by Molly Amrine For much of American history, there has been a recurring debate over whether more power should be vested in the federal government or state governments. This dispute has permeated the space of labor law, with the […]

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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 Economics of Sports Cards

March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

Written by Benjamin Christmann In the deep gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic, there wasn’t much that thrived. Yet everyone remembers the niche items that boomed out of nowhere – lumber prices for self-starters, weight prices for home gyms, even GameStop […]

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Is the Economy in a Recession? An analysis of the U.S. Economy

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 MJEDomestic Economics

Written by Nabil Chamra Over the course of 2022, there has been a plethora of economic news. From inflation to soaring gas prices, the public’s outlook on the economy is bleak, with some even saying the U.S. economy is now […]

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