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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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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...

Evan Oliver

Apr 233 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...

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...

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...

Samshita Maram

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America’s Mantra of Recession is Almost Over; Just Look at the Yield Curves!

For a long time now, the word “recession” has been constantly ringing in our ears. Whether it may be Fox, CNN, or the Wall Street...

Matthew and Jonathan

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Why America Needs High Speed Rail

Transportation is the backbone of America. In 1862, Congress passed The Pacific Railway Act to promote the construction of...

Jonathan Wei

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How effective are sanctions?

I'm sure you've seen the headlines: North Korea has been sanctioned in regards to nuclear proliferation. The Iran Deal: the US will lift...

Jonathan Wei

Aug 20, 20223 min read

How has lobbying changed democracy?

Throughout the course of history, lobbying has been a fundamental tool of political efficiency; an equivalent medium of exchange which...

Jonathan Wei

Jul 31, 20222 min read

The Wild West of Cryptocurrencies: Regulations, Volatility, Exploitation.

Subjected to the fiscal framework of economic growth, with the ability to circumvent modern-day financial movements, the only thing...

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Why the Financial Upside of AI Banking Models Does Not Offset the Biases They Reinforce

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Manipulated Minds: How Companies Exploit Behavioral Economics to Fuel Childhood Obesity

Sophie Johnston

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Trouble in the Skys: Why Major American Airlines Charge High Fares for Their Tickets

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Pay What You Want: The Philanthropic Phenomenon of Behavioral Economics

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John Mayer's Signature Acoustic Guitar: Craftsmanship, Strategy, & Innovation

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The Geniuses Behind Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime Hydration

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