The United States’ Shift To Protectionism: A Bipartisan Paradox
Teagan Munafo Image via the Washington International Trade Association *** Since the mid-twentieth century, the United States has not merely…
Economics
Reshaping the Restaurant Landscape: Forecasting the Fate of Restaurant Labor in a Robotic Era
Nicholas Meetze Photo via Robb Report Magazine *** Innovation in the restaurant industry is intuitively understood to result in fewer…
The Federal Reserve System and Chairman Jerome Powell’s Congressional Testimony
Francisco Barros Photo via SaltWire *** Source. The Federal Reserve System, commonly known as the “Fed,” acts as the central…
The Gig Economy and the Decline of Work in the U.S
Matteo Agudelo Image via Pixabay *** In recent years, you may have heard conversations about America’s shrinking middle class or…
The Rapid Growth of BRICS Presents Imminent Changes to Global Order
Margeaux Wenner In the words of Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India,…
Why Are There No Walmarts in New York City?
Sandra Karina Frausto Photo via Walmart Corporate *** Walmart is one of the biggest retailers in the United States—with more than…
Sri Lanka’s Debt Crisis and Its Human Cost
Mohammad Rahman Following the pandemic, Sri Lanka experienced numerous economic setbacks ranging from rapid inflation, a devalued currency, and a…
The Frail Future of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
Javier Octavio Ospital Greslebin Photo by Adobe Stock Images *** For two decades, the discussions over meat have delayed a proposed free…
Re-Imagining the Economic Front of the Russia-Ukrainian Conflict
Photo via the Brookings Institution *** The Russian Central Bank Board of Directors announced on December 18, 2023,…