The Economist is an imperfect, classical-liberal publication that over-analyzes problems and sometimes makes grand predictions on limited information. Yet, it still remains my favorite publication by far.Continue Reading
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In August 2021, the IMF released $650 billion worth of SDRs to all nations to mitigate the impact of COVID on government balance-sheets. Yet a lack of oversight means free currency was spent indiscriminately.Continue Reading
Biden’s two big spending bills with an estimated $3 trillion price tag are large, ambitious projects to modernize the US with the focus of decarbonization. Our Economics Columnist talks about what to be optimistic about – and why it still might not be enough.Continue Reading
The field of economics is undergoing a revolution, becoming more relevant, accurate, timely, and empirical by using technology to track everything, all the time. Our economics columnist explains how plentiful data is drastically changing the way policy is structured and decisions are made.Continue Reading
Learn about the arbitrary nature of deciding video game prices. Economics columnist Derrick Cui uncovers the irrational decisions producers make when picking a price and consumers make when purchasing a game.Continue Reading