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How Ukraine Can be Rebuilt After the War

16

Jan

All Posts, Economy and Government, Opinion, World

How Ukraine Can be Rebuilt After the War

By Ron Ye (Image: Creative common license) It has been more than 10 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Although it is uncertain when the war will end, it is certain that the amount of destruction is staggering. Russia has, in recent months, begun targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. In September,…

<strong>SBF’s Arrest Puts a Question Mark on D.C.’s Relationship with Crypto</strong>

09

Jan

By Rohan Upadhyay

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SBF’s Arrest Puts a Question Mark on D.C.’s Relationship with Crypto

By Rohan Upadhyay Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest, following FTX’s bankruptcy, has disrupted Washington’s relationship with the cryptocurrency industry. Bankman, who pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, has lost allies in Washington as lobbyists have severed ties. This may affect lawmakers’ treatment of cryptocurrency. This…

01

Dec

By Marvi Ali

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government, Finance, World

Central Banks Raising Interest Rates

By Marvi Ali (Image: creative common license) Over the past few months, the Federal Reserve has steadily been raising the federal funds interest rate in an effort to combat inflation. The Federal Reserve, also known as the Fed, is the central bank and monetary authority of the United States. The…

Russia-Ukraine War Skyrockets Nickel Prices

30

Nov

By Brian Zhao

All Posts, Analysis, Economy, Economy and Government, World

Russia-Ukraine War Skyrockets Nickel Prices

By Brian Zhao (Image: creative common license) The Russian-Ukraine conflict has caused a number of supply chain disruptions in addition to obstructing the flow of goods, driving up product shortages, and creating severe food crises around the world. Even nickel, a relatively available commodity, has undergone unprecedented price changes. In…

Rate Hikes and Legoland: South Korea’s Bond Market Woes

29

Nov

By Edward Ding

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government, World

Rate Hikes and Legoland: South Korea’s Bond Market Woes

By Edward Ding (image: iStock) For the South Korean bond market, 2022 has gone from bad to worse. Markets in Korea have been grappling with the same macro problems that have afflicted much of the world: high inflation, global recession fears, and monetary tightening have all converged to crimp corporate…

The Informal Economy: Case Studies Within America’s Ethnic Chinese Diaspora

05

Nov

By Claire Chen

All Posts, Economy, Finance and Business Insight, World

The Informal Economy: Case Studies Within America’s Ethnic Chinese Diaspora

By Claire Chen The universal status of Chinese food is perhaps the most iconic symbol of Chinese diasporic success. Even three years and five hundred miles out of the house, I can still find the dishes of my childhood when I walk down the streets of Nashville. No doubt you’ve…

05

Nov

By Iris An

All Posts, Industries, World

Made-in-China Electric Blanket Sales Booming in Europe as Homeowners Struggle with Soaring Fuel Bills

By Iris An (Image: creative common license) As the temperature drops below 60°F this week, heaters, hot tea, blankets, sweaters, and hot air from air conditioners are returning to our lives in Nashville. At the same time, our European friends don’t seem to be enjoying a longer summer: temperatures in…

Expanding H-1B: The necessity of skilled foreign labor

01

Nov

By Sebastian Marrero

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

Expanding H-1B: The necessity of skilled foreign labor

By Sebastian Marrero Featured image: iStock In this article, I will discuss a few of the many economic benefits that H-1B workers provide in strengthening the U.S. economy, additionally talking over past efforts that have been made to weaken or remove the program altogether. Finally, I will argue that increasing…

Bread, Circuses, and… Gas Prices? Energy as the Symbol of American Prosperity

08

Oct

By Claire Chen

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government, World

Bread, Circuses, and… Gas Prices? Energy as the Symbol of American Prosperity

By: Claire Chen The U.S. Department of Labor’s August 2022 CPI report reveals that American consumers may finally see a respite in the inflationary processes that have contributed to a skyrocketing cost of living. The modest 0.1 percent increase in August’s CPI – still higher than expected, but consistent with…