
Young Kim
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Focus on the Problem, Not the Solution
I recently took a three-week-long class at Columbia University about creating a venture/startup taught by professor Jack McGourty Ph.D....

Andrew Huynh
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The Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility & What It Means Today
Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to businesses' targeted efforts to enhance,...


Emma Morrissey
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The Marketing Behind the Barbie Empire
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Barbie™ has taken the world by storm. In fact, it only took a few weeks for the movie to...


Paras Nemani
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Empowering Regions: A Policymaker's Tailored Playbook for Cash Transfer Programs
Abstract Over the last decade, unconditional and conditional cash transfer programs have become a widespread tool used by policymakers...


Shane Meyer
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Saudi Arabia's Shift in Economics
Recently, Kylian Mbappe was offered a one-year contract worth 776 million dollars to play in the Saudi Professional League, Saudi...

Eric Loue
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Trouble in the Skys: Why Major American Airlines Charge High Fares for Their Tickets
When planning a vacation abroad, the first mode of transportation that people think of is airplanes. Unfortunately for us, they don’t...

Branden Zhu
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Better Late Than Never: US’s Shift in Focus to Semiconductor Manufacturing
As tensions between the superpowers of the world increase, control over the latest advancements in computer chips becomes ever more...


Evan Oliver
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Why the Financial Upside of AI Banking Models Does Not Offset the Biases They Reinforce
In 2023, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr released an official statement cautioning banks against fair lending...


Sophie Johnston
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Manipulated Minds: How Companies Exploit Behavioral Economics to Fuel Childhood Obesity
"I want people to know that childhood obesity isn't as simple as TV and the press make it seem," confesses 12-year-old Maggie, "No matter...

Eric Loue
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The Pros and Cons of Using a Credit Card
When purchasing goods, consumers are able to use a variety of methods to complete a transaction. One popular option is a credit card....

Andrew Lansford
Apr 27, 20244 min read
The Rise of Social Media Marketing: Products in Your Feed
In our daily lives, smartphones have become indispensable tools, serving as our primary means of communication, our trusty cameras, and...

Evan Oliver
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Pay What You Want: The Philanthropic Phenomenon of Behavioral Economics
“Pay what you want” (abbreviated as PWYW) is an increasingly prevalent pricing strategy made ever-present by the internet age. Though...

Evan Oliver
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The Sports Betting Surge: The Economics Behind the United States’ Newest Gambling Craze
In 2023, U.S. sports betting generated $10.92 billion; that's a 44.5% jump from last year’s total. A jump fueled by rigged odds,...


Paras Nemani
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An Automated Future: The Impact of Increased Minimum Wage on Low-skilled Workers
As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in our day-to-day lives—customer service chatbots, personal assistants (i.e., Alexa and...

Joshua Cherian
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The Social Media Boom: The Multi-Billion Dollar Market at Your Fingertips
In our daily lives, smartphones have become indispensable tools, serving as our primary means of communication, our trusty cameras, and...

Remington White
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John Mayer's Signature Acoustic Guitar: Craftsmanship, Strategy, & Innovation
In the mesmerizing realm where the soulful notes of artistry seamlessly intertwine with the meticulous strokes of craftsmanship, a...

Branden Zhu
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Green for the Environment… or For the Money?
The environment is where we all live. However, our home has seemingly been deteriorating. Forest fires. floods and famine are becoming...

Jacob Tomaneng
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My Experience at the UCLA Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute
Recently I attended a summer course at the University of California Los Angeles on Social Entrepreneurship. As an incoming senior in high...

Andrew Lansford
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The Geniuses Behind Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime Hydration
KSI and Logan Pauls' very own Prime Hydration has taken the beverage market by storm, becoming one of the most sought-after sports drinks...


Aakesh Y
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Digital Finance for Teens
Digital finance in today's tech society has emerged to revolutionize the way we manage money, conveniently and efficiently. As teenagers,...