Acasia Giannakouros
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An Analysis of the Stock Market in a Post-Pandemic World
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingAmong other factors, the distribution of some $5 trillion of pandemic stimulus likely compelled the Federal Reserve to enact monetary policy to counter inflation.
The “Charging” World
Economics / InvestingPreviously, electric cars were viewed as a poor class of vehicles to be looked down upon; with the release of the Model S, Tesla became a “gold standard” of automotive production and served as a model for other automakers to base their…
Let's "Be Real" About BeReal
TechnologySummer 2022 saw another new app come onto the mainstream social media scene: BeReal. Over this summer, the download count on the app store for BeReal jumped from 7.67 million in April of this year to over 53 million by the beginning of…
The Economics Behind the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingWith the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM just around the corner, the quadrennial questions are, once again, swirling around the event and its economic practicality in a developing country that had to spend billions of dollars to construct the…
Forgive and "ForDebt": A Student Loan Forgiveness Guide
BRB Shorts Financial LiteracyDespite the political backlash and uncertainty for the macroeconomy brought upon by their plan, the Biden Administration remains steadfast in its argument that it is a vital step for Americans in the ultimate goal of solving the student…
Marriage 101: Filing a Joint Tax Return
Financial LiteracyWith all the beneficial tax credits married couples can apply for, it may seem like a no-brainer to file jointly. In some situations, however, filing separately might be the right choice — even if it means giving up certain tax benefits.
The Sneaker Flop
BRB Shorts CommunitySupported by reselling platforms such as StockX and GOAT, anyone with access to the Internet could resell sneakers and earn a significant profit.
The Blue Economy: Africa's Route to Sustainable Development
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingBlue economies provide a sustainable way forward for developing countries and island economies to formalize their institutions and industries.
The Enrollment Enigma: How Tuition Has Remained Stable Despite Inflation
BRB Shorts CommunityDownward trends in enrollment have had a ripple effect at institutions across the country. As decreases in enrollment continue, schools are feeling pressure to keep tuition affordable.
Let's Talk Facts
Economics / InvestingDemocracy is based on winning the popular vote and maintaining an image that will keep the public content. As a result, it might hinder politicians and lawmakers from creating policies that would be good for economic growth but unappealing…
So You Want to Get Into Debt?
BRB Shorts Economics / Investing“Debt is bad” is simply a lie. You want to get into debt! Investing Columnist Aaron Jun Kit Wu explains the strategies to use debt to make a profit in the real estate and stock market.
Prison Profiteers
CommunityOver the last four decades, the incarceration rate has grown exponentially: a 500% increase that has left prisons overflowing throughout the nation.
Wordle and its World of Words
CommunityThe sudden rise of popularity of online game Wordle has caught the attention of big media companies, such as The New York Times, who recently acquired the word guessing game.
The Dark Side of AirBnBs
Community“In fact, consumers have noticed that AirBnB has censored many negative reviews on their website so they can continue to make money off of potentially unsafe listings.
The ‘Amazon of Latin America’ Takes Flight
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingMercadoLibre is commonly referred to as the ‘Amazon of Latin America.’ Both an online marketplace and a payments platform, the company operates in a region with tremendous potential, one that has yet to undergo a digital transformation of…
Optimizing Tax-Policies with Artificial Intelligence
Economics / InvestingInequality is a growing concern worldwide, and governments are struggling to find a tax policy that optimizes equality without sacrificing production.
‘Google Pharma’: A New Approach to Drug Discovery?
TechnologyLast year, Google-owned DeepMind solved the decades-long protein folding problem with an elegant AI approach, fundamentally improving our understanding of our own biology.
