The idea of a free market ideology is being questioned as The White House ordered a “whole government approach” regulating activities towards the cryptocurrency market. Many U.S. crypto users believe that it will strengthen the financial market in general, and the digital economy in particular. Yet, others believe it puts a limit on technological advancement of the country.Continue Reading
The Russian economy has taken a massive hit as sanctions bite. The effects – both ongoing and soon-to-be – will create chaos within the previously strong-standing society. The country, now being cut off by neighbors and pressured into inescapable stalemates, has introduced new policies detrimental to the Russian people and business. Read on to learn more about the effects of sanctions and to review excerpts of an exclusive BRB interview with a Russian business owner. Continue Reading
Is Amazon Mechanical Turk as reliable and trustworthy as it seems? Does it compensate workers fairly? Do requesters get the data they want? Check out this article to learn more about the inner workings of MTurk!Continue Reading
Are we going to have fully autonomous shopping experiences in the future? Will we never have to stand in line again? Are we going to lose jobs because of this advancement in technology? Check out this article to learn more about the implications of Amazon’s automatic checkout technology has on other industries as well as the labor market.Continue Reading
Aimed at enforcing objectifying and streamlining risk assessment processes, AI-based lending systems bring new benefits for both lenders and consumers within the lending market, along with risks and imperfections. This article sets out to explore the mechanism of AI-based underwriting, as well as its future implications.Continue Reading
Learn how to donate in the most cost-effective ways this holiday season. While all donations should be encouraged, there are many ways you can stretch your dollar. With some research, you can find charities that align with your goals and often create more impact than the large brand-name organizations. Continue Reading
Credit cards have the potential to add extra value to everyday expenditures, with very little effort on the part of the cardholder. By spending within your means and paying off your card each month, it’s extremely easy to get a kickback from every single purchase without any negative effects. Continue Reading
Facebook is now Meta. Or is it? Does changing a company’s name still retain a company’s original goals and values? For Facebook, the change involves introducing the “metaverse,” a world completely based in virtual reality. Read on to find out potential implications of this new technology and how it may change our lives!Continue Reading
Tapering – the end of quantitative easing – has finally arrived, bringing an epilogue to the era of cheap money. How will tapering impact the economy, and what does it mean for the common public? In this article, Financial Literacy columnist Bradley Tian examines the working and implications of the tapering process. Continue Reading
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) companies have transformed the way we make payments online. They offer a fresh alternative to using credit or debit cards and they’ve been adopted by companies from Amazon to your local mom-and-pop store. Continue reading to learn more about what BNPL systems have to offer and why they’re making noise!Continue Reading