Dhruv Muralidhar
Alumni (2020–22)
7 articles · since October 2020
OPEC & The Case for American Energy Independence
Economics / InvestingAs the world reels from OPEC’s announcement of an unprecedented petroleum production cut, let’s take a few moments to examine OPEC and its role, as well as how America can protect its national and consumer interests by reducing its…
Airlines Awry
EditorialsFlight delays and cancellations are plaguing the air travel industry at an alarming rate—and no one is doing anything about it.
Globalization in Peril
Economics / InvestingGlobalization is not new. People have traded goods across oceans and continents since the Silk Road. But this 2,000 year legacy may now be in jeopardy as an increasing number of experts warn that globalization, as we know it, may be coming…
The Death of the Debt Ceiling
Economics / InvestingAfter coming close to catastrophe earlier this month, Congress voted to raise the US debt ceiling by $480 billion in order to allow the government to borrow enough money to fund its commitments until December.
The Wage War
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingAs the United States attempts to build back the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, debate over raising the federal minimum wage rages in Congress. What will this measure cost us? How much will it help?
A Road to Nowhere
CommunityWith people slowly heading back to work, it is worth examining America’s struggling public transportation systems. How do we get back on track?
Not So Silent Night
BRB Shorts CommunityHave things been quieter lately? Noise pollution has been affecting our daily lives, but as businesses shut down due to COVID-19 it has largely subsided.