Man vs. Money: CFPB v. CFSA and What it Means for America
Author: Venus Dhanda, Graphics: Anna Szymoniak The BRB Bottomline: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), established in 2010, has worked to regulate U.S. markets for over a decade, protecting consumers from risky and predatory lending practices. The Community Financial Association (CFSA), fighting for forms of financial regulation, has taken issueContinue Reading
Breaking Boundaries: Meta and Ray-Ban’s AI AR Glasses
Embark on an immersive journey where the realms of AI and AR converge, opening a gateway to boundless companionship, profound connections, and transformative digital experiences. A new life where human senses are heightened allowing all of us, including those with disabilities, to experience life to its fullest, all while wearing a sleek pair of Ray-Ban glasses. Continue Reading
“Say ‘Cheese!’”
This is how the famous Missouri cheese cave came to be; its existence is a testament to the failure of the government to adequately oversee markets in the long run.Continue Reading
The Art of Making Millions with Murakami
In the crossroads where art and commerce intersect, few figures loom as large as Takashi Murakami, the mastermind behind a multimillion-dollar high art empire. Murakami’s indelible impact isn’t just confined to galleries and museums; it extends to mainstream recognition through iconic collaborations in pop culture.Continue Reading
The Tech Giant Under Fire: Google’s Antitrust Woes
So what is the future of search? It entirely hinges on Judge Mehta’s ruling in United States v. Google LLC. If Dintzer and his team can successfully argue their case, compelling Google to change its anticompetitive practices, the DOJ would essentially open up the market to competition. This shake-up could lead to a wide array of consequences, including a drop in Google’s stock price as investors will assess the company’s profitability in a more competitive environment. Yet, should the DOJ fail to secure its desired outcome, Google’s dominant position would be reinforced by legal precedent. This would both solidify its supremacy but also bolster investor confidence as it’s logical to anticipate a continuation of Google’s flywheel status.Continue Reading
The Toll of Catastrophe: The Economics of Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can leave catastrophic damage around that world that exceeds geographical damage. Nigeria, Indonesia, and Maui faced distinct natural disasters that demonstrate how economic variables vary in the midst of catastrophe.Continue Reading
The United States & China: An Arms Race
Nuclear weapons, the hypersonic missile, and maritime dominance are key advantages in the present and future of modern warfare. However, most notably, the backbone of national security lies within a resilient and diversified economy. Today, the United States is teetering on a strategic arms race with the world’s largest economy: China. Continue Reading
The Startup’s Guide to Intellectual Property
According to the Harvard Business Review, “five years ago, intellectual property wasn’t even in the vocabularies of many CEOs, let alone a part of their business strategies.” But Richard Thoman of the $20 billion Xerox Corporation believes this landscape has vastly changed. Continue Reading
Waste Not, Want Not: A Circular Food Economy
Transitioning from a linear to a circular food economy stands as a pivotal solution to address the pressing problem of food waste. This collaborative endeavor holds promise not only in mitigating environmental challenges but also in enhancing food security, fostering economic growth, and paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future.Continue Reading
Javier Milei’s Dollarization Vision: A New Era for Argentina’s Economy
“The proposal of dollarization by Javier Milei represents a bold avenue for the nation. It offers the prospect of currency stability, which is vital given Argentina’s history of hyperinflation and devaluation. While relinquishing control over domestic monetary policy and economic dependence on the U.S. are key concerns, the case studies of Ecuador and El Salvador shed light on potential strategies for successful implementation.”Continue Reading