Opinion – Vanderbilt Business Review

Mar

24

2025

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By Jake Seo

Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

All Posts, Opinioneconomy, nashville, seo

Image generated in Midjourney AI Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University, has gone through remarkable transformation in recent years, but is it all a good thing? As the 21st biggest city in the US (ranked by population size), Music City has experienced considerable economic and demographic growth that have attracted an increasing number of residents, corporations, local businesses and promising career opportunities as industries from healthcare and technology to music and entertainment thrive. With cranes over the horizon and massive skyscrapers that pierce into the sky, the landscape of Nashville has undergone significant change in…

Feb

24

2025

By Owen Liu

Instant Noodles: A Simple Meal, and An Interesting Economic Indicator

All Posts, Opinioneconomy, liu, living

Image generated in Midjourney AI When you think about instant noodles, does that image of a steaming bowl of thin, wavy noodles lifted by a pair of wooden chopsticks or a fork convert into changes in the economy? Beyond their role as a quick meal, these unassuming packets of noodles can serve as an economic indicator, offering a snapshot of broader economic trends. What does a budget-friendly meal reveal about global economies? This article delves into the economics of instant noodles, exploring industry trends, consumption patterns, and what their rising demand signals about financial stability. Instant Noodles as an Economic…

Nov

03

2024

By Frederik Schutz

The Economics of Why You Should Stay in Nashville After Graduating

All Posts, Economy and Government, Opinioneconomic growth, housing, nashville, post-grad, Schutz

Photo taken by Frederik Schutz New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago– these are some of the biggest cities in the United States, and some of the most economically and culturally significant in the world. They are centers of finance, media, energy and technology. Many Vanderbilt students have their eyes on these cities as their next destination once they graduate from Vanderbilt and start their “actual” lives. However, we might be overlooking a dynamic economic and cultural “hidden gem” right under our noses — Nashville. Calling Nashville a hidden gem is perhaps a misnomer. The metro area has seen tremendous growth…

Oct

04

2024

By Ben Nelson

Sportsbetting: A Luxury that Vanderbilt Students Can’t Afford

All Posts, Opinionbetting, college, experience, Nelson, sports

sb-borg via iStockPhoto Watching college basketball at night is a longstanding tradition in my house. My dad and I sit in recliners with our eyes glued to the screen while we eat, do work, play with the dog, or do any other nightly activity. On this particular night, we are on the edge of our seats, screaming at the TV… it’s really coming down to the wire. The point guard pulls up a couple feet behind the three point line and misses, but his teammate slams in the rebound at the buzzer! My dad lets out a groan of disbelief…

Oct

04

2024

By Owen Liu

Why Vanderbilt’s Negotiation Class is Worth Considering for Any Student

Opinionbusiness, classes, liu, negotiation, recommendation

Image generated using Midjourney AI The business minor at Vanderbilt is a popular choice for students who are interested in business, and among the many business electives students can take, BUSA 3105 (Negotiation) stands out. Offered in both fall and spring semesters within the Business Pathways category, this class has no prerequisites or corequisites, making it appealing to first-year students and those still undecided about pursuing a business career. Should you consider taking this class? This article aims to provide additional information on this class beyond what is in the course description and offer a recommendation in the end. What…

Sep

29

2024

By Nicolette Tolitano

Vanderbilt’s On Campus Living from a Branding Perspective

All Posts, Opinioncampus, housing, marketing, tolitano, vanderbilt

Photo taken by Nicolette Tolitano The opening of Carmichael completes the family of residential colleges in the West End neighborhood and marks the end of a 12 year long construction period. The transformation of the once dull West End neighborhood is a part of Vanderbilt’s FutureVU project, which “embodies the university’s core values and holistic approach to its mission of teaching, research and service, while prioritizing inclusivity and sustainability” (MyVU News). In layman's terms, the university hopes to blend academic and outside life, while keeping students on campus for as long as possible. The motive for the neighborhood’s beautification is…

Mar

20

2024

By Madison Keezer

College Football as a Business: Has Commercialization Gone Too Far?

Opinionacademics, business, college, football, keezer, sponsor

Image via iStock By Madison Keezer It’s a Saturday morning in October. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and college students all over the country are dunking their heads in ice water and drinking alcohol for breakfast. College football is an American phenomenon. Even at Vanderbilt, home of the Commodores, the stadium is packed on Saturdays (even with our 2-10 record for the 2023 season). Whether you’re spending your Saturday afternoon in front of the TV, joining the hordes of fans taking over college towns, or are one of the lucky students cheering on your team from the…

Dec

03

2023

By Matthew Moy

Is Gentrification Increasing Non-Housing Expenses? The Need for Quantitative Analysis in Nashville

All Posts, Opinionaffordability, analysis, gentrification, housing, living, moy, nashville, quantitative

Brycia James via iStockphoto By Matthew Moy Historic Nashville neighborhoods are changing. Longtime buildings and businesses are being replaced by newer construction projects. Increasingly upscale residential and commercial properties are popping up throughout the city. As indicated by NewsChannel 5, residents believe that the affordability and character of their neighborhoods is changing and leaving them behind. 91.2% of 2022 searches for moves into Tennessee came from states with higher costs of living, with nearly one-quarter hailing from California Gentrification has been a significant point of concern for Nashville residents in recent years. The idea of gentrification has been used to…

Nov

26

2023

By Nathan Park

A Freshman Perspective: September Jobs Report and What It Means for Our Careers

All Posts, Opinioncareer, economy, graduation, jobs, park, recession

jacoblund via iStockphoto By Nathan Park The September U.S. Jobs Report was recently released on Oct. 6 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and it blew expectations out of the water. It reported a whopping increase of 336,000 in the U.S. Job Report Non-Farm payroll, which was far above the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 170,000 and was the biggest increase since January. Regarding the different sectors in which these jobs have been added into, jobs in leisure and hospitality rose by 96,000, jobs in government by 73,000, and jobs in health care by 41,000 (compared with the average…