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The economic decoder ring

Why one shouldn’t “own it all”

By: Nataly Lozano
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Nataly Lozano
Dec 17, 2023
The Evolution of Black Friday

The Evolution of Black Friday

My mom recently shared with me a funny story about her Black Friday experiences as a parent. After the Thanksgiving festivities ended, she…
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joigrffin
Dec 13, 2023
Why Can’t I Go to Cuba?

Why Can’t I Go to Cuba?

Well, I can, but not for a vacation. It would have to be for one of the twelve reasons designated by the U.S. government, as a result of…
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joigrffin
Dec 13, 2023
The Economic Impact of Consumer Boycotts

The Economic Impact of Consumer Boycotts

In recent months the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has escalated due to increased direct military attacks between Israel and Hamas. The…
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joigrffin
Dec 13, 2023
The National Debt as an Economic Indicator

The National Debt as an Economic Indicator

I remember first hearing that America was in debt and thinking it was the end of our country as we knew it. My understanding of debt meant…
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joigrffin
Dec 13, 2023
Can’t we just print more money? Yes and no.

Can’t we just print more money? Yes and no.

The country is in debt, and the economy is slowing down. You’re wondering why the central bank (Federal Reserve) can’t just print more…
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Nandini Mony
Dec 13, 2023
Scare-city: Buy it or Lose it

Scare-city: Buy it or Lose it

You’re walking through the aisles of your favorite clothing store, and you happen upon that one top that you think is going to change your…
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Nandini Mony
Dec 13, 2023
The Global Economic Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War

The Global Economic Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War

The prolonged Ukraine-Russia war has caused economic tremors around the world, disrupting supply chains, escalating the food and energy…
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Cyrus Abdo
Dec 5, 2023
Black Friday Frenzy — The Economics of Microcosmic Spending

Black Friday Frenzy — The Economics of Microcosmic Spending

Growing up, I would wait in front of my home’s desktop computer for it to reach noon on November 25th. I knew that, by then, there would…
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Kymia Freeman
Dec 5, 2023
Angelenos Are Moving to These Cities

Angelenos Are Moving to These Cities

As the trend of Californians leaving the state in what is often described as an “exodus” continues, so too are Angelenos flocking from the…
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Adrian Mendoza
Dec 5, 2023
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