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What’s the Deal with Inflation? / By Miles Reeves

Who enabled the government to print money during the pandemic? Who’s job is it to deal with inflation? The answer might surprise you...

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The Increasing Wealth Gap & Alternatives to Attending University / By: Hailan Yu

It’s commonly believed that the more degrees you get, the more money you earn. But is it possible to earn more degrees without spending a...

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Gun Violence’s Economic Toll on Local Economies / By: Vivian Kaleta

3.5 billion dollars. That is how much gun violence costs the city of Chicago every year (CRED, 2022). These costs, commonly referred to...

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The new way to invest: ESG / By: Gabi Josefson

A new form of investing is rapidly increasing among consumers and investment insiders. Socially responsible investing is defined as “the...

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Covid affecting economic behavior / By: Giselle De Leon

People all throughout the country have learned to embrace internet shopping 2 years into to the pandemic, but they're also returning to...

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Groceries: Why Are Prices So High? / By: Shanel Brown

The prices of groceries are high. Many stores had to increase their prices when they hit record losses due to supply chain issues, riots...

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Renewable Energy Gains Steam / By: Riona Duncan

Renewable energy gets its power from resources that will never run out, like sunlight or wind. This is an alternative to burning fossil...

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The Economic Divide Amongst Chicago Public Schools / By: Vivian Kaleta

In 2013, Chicago Public Schools, along with former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, announced plans for the closure of 50 CPS schools in May of that...

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What is Conscious Capitalism? / By: Konrad Radecki

Conscious capitalism is a concept that has gained significant popularity in recent years. It is a belief that businesses should focus on...

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Inequalities of Parent-Led School Fundraising / By: Tess Buchsbaum

In recent years, the growth of parent-led fundraising groups has facilitated the increasing gap between funding at schools in high-income...

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Tech Layoffs and the Future of Work / By: Umar Sheikh

In mid-January 2023, large tech companies including Google, Amazon, and Meta, began to lay off large amounts of tech workers, which made...

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Social Media Affecting The Market Economy / By: Giselle De Leon

Social media can lead to greater marketing opportunities, which can help to enhance human capital and increase productivity, boosting...

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Cycles of Multiculturalism in Fashion / By: Vidhi Piparia

The Great Recession from 2007 to 2009 was the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. As 8.7 million jobs were lost, consumer...

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How the US Economy Affects Mexico / By: Madeline Matiarena

Mexico's economy has always had a challenging history, in both its growth and recession periods. Recently, we have seen a drastic change...

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Covid Affecting Economic Behavior / By: Giselle De Leon

People all throughout the country have learned to embrace internet shopping 2 years into to the pandemic, but they're also returning to...

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Avoiding Pain at the Pump / By: Zachary Troher

The US economy this year has been dominated by one story – rising gas prices. From January 3 to July 4 of this year, the cost to fill up...

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The Reality Behind Rising Gas Prices / By: Oscar Boccelli

With gas prices increasing across the United States, more and more drivers complain about the inconvenience of these abnormally large...

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Affordable Healthcare in a Growing Economy / By: Giselle De Leon

Healthcare spending can lead to greater wellness opportunities, which can help to enhance human capital and increase productivity,...

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Macro Costs of COVID-19 / By: George Carvajal

To measure the costs of any financial crisis, it is important to find the counterfactual. The counterfactual in the case of a pandemic is...

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Comparison of Prices during the Pandemic vs. Now / By: Melanie Garzon

Many have been affected by the pandemic in many ways. Many have gotten sick, lost a loved one, and/or lost their jobs, and has made...

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