Economics

A collection of 6 posts
The Issues of Gentrification
Economics

The Issues of Gentrification

By Azkia Hasan From the National University of Singapore “The local shop where I usually get my pizza turned to be a hipster spot so expensive that even happy hour is no longer
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Advancing the Armenian Economy: Policy and Action
Economics

Advancing the Armenian Economy: Policy and Action

Despite its capital's grandiose façade, Armenia is currently the poorest country in the South Caucasus. The aftermath of the 1988 Spitak Earthquake, remnants of the Soviet Union, current geopolitics, high rental rates, and failures of social security efforts might be the reason.
20 min read
Touring in “Style”: 
Eras Tour Projected to Provide Boost to International Cities’ Working Class
Economics

Touring in “Style”: Eras Tour Projected to Provide Boost to International Cities’ Working Class

(Rosenbloom 2023)Never in Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ would she expect to single-handedly elevate the global working class economy. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will be one of – if not the highest – grossing
5 min read
On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel
Development

On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel

Disclaimer: The data presented in this article was largely compiled before the Hamas attacks of October 7 and the ensuing violence in the region. The current conflict, tragic loss of life, and heightened
6 min read
Public Transportation: United States vs China
Development

Public Transportation: United States vs China

Public transportation has larger implications than most people realize. These effects are across a spectrum of issues, from the world of finance to global warming. One estimate suggested that, “an investment of $10
4 min read
Effect of the global vaccination on economic recovery
COVID-19

Effect of the global vaccination on economic recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic was the greatest threat to prosperity and well-being the world economy has ever experienced. We can observe it on the example of the US (Figure 1): GDP growth rate in
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