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Apr 21

Apr 21 Fiscal Policy in Germany

Fiscal policy is an important tool used by governments to influence the economy, and Germany is a good example of a country that effectively utilizes various methods of fiscal policy to promote economic growth and manage economic challenges. The German government has implemented a constitutional rule known as the debt brake, which limits government borrowing and supports the country's GDP. Additionally, the investment offensive promotes public and private investment in infrastructure and other sectors, which helps to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Furthermore, the temporary reduction in VAT rates during the COVID-19 pandemic was a measure taken by the German government to boost consumer spending and support the economy during a challenging time.

Apr 19

Apr 19 FOXP2 Explained

Savannah Hinson Rivas

Science & Nature

Our story begins in Britain in 1990. Sixteen members of a large, three-generational family, known by scientists as KE, exhibited severe orofacial dyspraxia, a condition that affects movement and coordination. Their speech was at times unintelligible, and they exhibited deficits in morphological production, struggling to inflect words for the simple past tense and the plural (Watkins, 2011). They were treated by a genetics clinic, and their story quickly attracted the attention of researchers. Hurst and colleagues (1990) established that dyspraxia was inherited – as opposed to derived from environmental factors – possibly even Mendelian, and outlined the case histories. Adding to the mystery, the researchers noted that intelligence and hearing were all normal.

Apr 17

Apr 17 Mitigating Climate Change: Powering a Net-Zero Future through Renewable Energy

Zawer Ali

Environmental Policy

Climate Change is Real— the sooner we realize it, the better our chances are of ensuring a better tomorrow for our forthcoming generations. Although, experts suggest many potential methods for mitigating Climate Change and its branching effects. Renewable or Non-Fossil Energy is one of the most prominent ways that promise a healthier tomorrow. So much so that “A Transition to Clean Energy,” Gloria Reuben admits, “is about making an investment in the future.”

Apr 10

Apr 10 A Modern French Revolution

Cristina Ortiz

Current Events

The French Revolution arose in 1789 as the masses fought to redistribute power to the people and have their opinions to be represented in government. Yet in March 2023, the French citizens are fighting for their needs to be met just like they did 234 years ago.

Apr 7

Apr 7 Economics of Immigration in the USA

Karnik Aswani

Public Policy

Immigration is a hotly debated issue for many countries around the world, however, there is ongoing research being conducted to understand the economic implications of immigration across various countries. Studies on the economic effects of immigration have examined a range of issues, including the impact of immigration on wages, employment, and productivity, as well as the fiscal impact of immigration on government budgets. In addition, researchers have explored the social and political consequences of immigration, such as the effects of immigration on social cohesion, political participation, and public opinion. Understanding the economic effects of immigration in different countries is important for policymakers and researchers who seek to design effective immigration policies and programs that benefit both immigrants and host societies.

Apr 5

Apr 5 How Internships Affect Student Mental Health

Ozi Ojukwu

Health & Wellness

The question of how internships affect student mental health is in reasonable judgment a meaningful one. Often used by students to gain curricular credit in a major course of study, these experiences can be unpaid, although some paid ones also exist. Considering that income is a key social determinant of health, the question of how internships (especially unpaid ones) are connected to internships is one that can and should be answered.

Mar 31

Mar 31 The Saga of General Relativity and Arthur Eddington: How a British Astronomer Proved Einstein's Theory

Zoha Imran

Mar 29

Mar 29 Why is the Nordic Region so Happy?

Julianna Hess

International Affairs

Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland. They are among some of the coldest countries in the world, so it is a wonder that these nations host some of the happiest people. Why is this? Is it their healthcare? Their music? The food? Maybe even the culture. One would be surprised to find out that it is in fact none of these factors. Instead, the answer lies in the progressive Nordic democracy and complex social systems that make the Nordic countries a model for citizens’ happiness.

Mar 27

Mar 27 Macabre Capitalism: The Profitable World of Serial Killer Media

Lewis Saint Victor II

Current Events

In the last few decades, there has been a growth in media depictions of macabre capitalism. It seems that serial killers are the current obsession with streaming services, literature, and film. This has spawned a lucrative business centered on sensationalized accounts of these killers, but why is this so appealing to the public? People are interested in stories about serial killers for a variety of reasons, including a morbid curiosity regarding the motivations behind such crimes and a fascination with the darker side of human nature.

Mar 24

Mar 24 Diamonds and Mining are NOT a girl’s best friend!

Giulianna Maselli

Politics

Engaging in a dialogue about gender and economics is not intuitive. Especially, when the main understanding of the economy is based on the global free market, production, and the idea of meritocracy, which leads us to think that this dialogue would be limited to subjects such as equal opportunities between women and men and/or parity; and would leave aside other gendered and economic relationships of domination that are more discrete, normalized, and violent, such as gendered socialization and imposed gender roles. However, the recent resurgence of socio-economic and gender inequalities, and how they are interwoven, has made a deeper exchange necessary. We observe the emergence of an intersectional reflection in both economic and gender terms, which challenges the unequal distribution of wealth, natural resources, and the sexual division of labor.