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The Implications of COVID-19 For Inflation and Its Measurement

24

Mar

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government

The Implications of COVID-19 For Inflation and Its Measurement

By: Maximus Hamilton Amidst the enervating pandemic our country has dealt with the past year, numerous changes have taken place, not only in the social realm, but in the scope of our economy as well. Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered consumer spending habits and patterns. With the…

Navigation in the Uncertainty: How Should We Pursue Sustainability?

24

Mar

By Eric Wang

All Posts, Opinion, Sustainability

Navigation in the Uncertainty: How Should We Pursue Sustainability?

By: Eric Wang The discussion about sustainability has become a hot issue in the society and company management field. However, though it attracts much appreciation and applause for the movement, critics have emerged from society's multilevel. A detailed analysis of them may help the movement innovate and redirect to head…

13

Mar

By Matthew Jean-Mary

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government

The Future of American Healthcare

By: Matthew Jean-Mary Regardless of political leaning, many Americans believe financing for healthcare in the United States of America will likely have to change in the near future. As it currently stands, the United States spends more money on healthcare than any other country in the world. However, this is…

ARE “GREEN BANKS” THE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE?

13

Mar

By Rohan Upadhyay

All Posts, Finance, Sustainability

ARE “GREEN BANKS” THE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE?

By: Rohan Upadhyay President Biden plans to fight climate change and create jobs via infrastructure spending. However, to make America green, the economy must go green: corporations and banks must move towards renewables. Some institutions are considering sustainability. Global banks invested $1.9 trillion in renewables during 2016-2018 after the Paris…

The Advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Implications for the Efficacy of GDP

24

Feb

By Anton Kozyrev

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government

The Advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Its Implications for the Efficacy of GDP

By: Anton Kozyrev GDP -- or Gross Domestic Product -- has long been the favored means of assessing economic health by myriad groups, from economists to politicians. But it may well be time for a change. According to the St. Louis Fed’s Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research (FRASER),…

An Inside Look at the Recruitment Process at Business Fraternity AKPsi

18

Feb

By Jaime Svinth

All Posts, On Campus

An Inside Look at the Recruitment Process at Business Fraternity AKPsi

By: Jaime Svinth As a university with no undergraduate business school, Vanderbilt leaves many students yearning for the business mentorship, comradery, and networking given at other institutions. Enter: business fraternity student organizations. Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Kappa Psi are two business fraternity organizations on campus started by students to…

How to start investing in the stock market as a college student, and why you should do it now

25

Jan

By Jaime Svinth

All Posts, Economy and Government, Finance, On Campus, Opinion

How to start investing in the stock market as a college student, and why you should do it now

By: Jaime Svinth Whether you have been working since high school or plan to enter into the workforce after graduate school, learning how to manage your money is crucial for a secure financial future. Gone are the days of simply putting money in the bank in hopes that interest rates…

20

Jan

By Rohan Upadhyay

All Posts, Economy and Government, Opinion

Why Marijuana Legalization Evades Us

By: Rohan Upadhyay The debate over legalizing marijuana has become a hot-button and commonly debated issue in the past few years since Colorado legalized weed in 2012. Regardless of one’s personal stance, we should acknowledge that representatives in Washington are not having an honest conversation about how best to reduce…

A Changing Global Economy Requires Investment and Support of Higher Education

14

Jan

By Anton Kozyrev

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government, Opinion, World

A Changing Global Economy Requires Investment and Support of Higher Education

By: Anton Kozyrev It would be a gross understatement to say that education has a big impact on individuals’ lives. It is often the defining factor that shapes the trajectory of one’s life, all thanks to the immense financial and economic influences it has. The United States consistently spends more…