Current Event Analysis

CNN: “How coronavirus is affecting Brexit”

Veronica Horton
30 June 2020

Run Time: 2:21 Abstract: Negotiating the terms of the new arrangement between the United Kingdom and the European Union following the 2016 UK vote to leave the bloc was a complex situation from the start. Now though, thanks to the…

Vox: “Why American Farmers Are Throwing Out Tons of Milk”

NickelsMcHughMcHugh
25 June 2020

Back in April, we looked at how American dairy farmers were dumping thousands of gallons of milk due to drastic drops in demand from businesses and schools. This video illustrates how this problem has grown in the months since and…

1.5 Million People Applied for Unemployment Last Week

NickelsMcHughMcHugh
18 June 2020

Tens of millions of Americans have filed for unemployment during the coronavirus pandemic. This historically high number increased by another 1.5 million last week as many people continue to struggle to make ends meet. Although the gradual reopening of businesses…

Diversity in Economics

Audrieanna Burgin
15 June 2020

The international mobilization of the Black Lives Matter movement and the increasing calls for action against racial injustice are also shedding light on the lack of diversity in economics. The New York Times released an article, highlighting these racial disparities.…

COVID-19 and the 2020 Summer Camp Season

Audrieanna Burgin
12 June 2020

Currently, they are more than 14,000 summer camps across the United States. States all over the nation are preparing to slowly open their economies. The American Camp Association states that it will vary greatly based on region and local governing…

T-Mobile & Sprint $30 Billion Merger Approved

Audrieanna Burgin
11 June 2020

After several months of legal proceedings, the T-Mobile and Sprint merger has been approved. The merger required approvals from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Through the legal proceedings, the two companies were required to prove…

Mining vs. Fishing in the Alaskan Wild

Michael Coon
5 June 2020

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will not move to delay the development of a gold and copper mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, despite a report finding that it, “may well contribute to the permanent loss of 2,292…

The Return of Drive-in Theater

Michael Coon
4 June 2020

With social distancing rules preventing mass gatherings, many movie theaters around the country have been going out of business. The movie screening industry, however, is finding a creative way to survive. Once a popular form of entertainment that lost favor…

The Cost of Low Oil Prices

Michael Coon
3 June 2020

Although many Americans regularly separate their trash and recycling, many recyclable materials still end up in the landfill. In some cases, mixing certain materials with your recycling, like plastic bags and Christmas lights, can jam up sorting machines, substantially raising…

Chicken Little is an Increasingly Rare Bird

EVs: Driving Change at Convenience Stores

Who’s In The Driver’s Seat: The Changing Dynamics of Auto Production

China’s Population is Declining – Too hot, too cold, or just nice for its Economic Development?

The Externalities Effect of Child Firearm Fatalities in the States

Why is Everything Getting So Expensive?

Understanding the U.S. Labor Market – A January 2023 Snapshot

The New Economics of Car Production

Looming Water Crisis – What can YOU do to Conserve Water?

U.K. Economy Three Years after Brexit