The Price of War is Paid in Wheat
The Ukraine conflict represents an existential threat to global food security as some of the world’s largest food exporters: Russia and Ukraine, become embroiled in war. Economics Columnist Sean O’Connell explores what’s happening to world food supplies, and the geopolitical and humanitarian outcomes that come from empty stomachs.Continue Reading
War Calls for Europe’s Green Energy Transition
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced the EU and the United States to take real strides towards transitioning into green energy in the hopes of reducing their dependence on Russia’s fossil fuel exports. Did it have to take a war for governments to take green energy seriously?Continue Reading
A Card For Cal, By Cal: Firstcard
Firstcard is the first specialized, fee-less card that offers up to 15% cash-back at stores around Berkeley, from Berkeley Social Club to Cafe Strada to Games at Berkeley and everything in between. Continue Reading
Will the Climate-Change Crisis be the Next Big Market Driver?
The current climate-change crisis demands attention and the public is looking to policy makers to make a move. With a variety of advantages and disadvantages to consider, the debate for policy tools has run long.Continue Reading
Biden’s Digital Currency-Based Executive Order: A Protection or Threat To The Economy?
The idea of a free market ideology is being questioned as The White House ordered a “whole government approach” regulating activities towards the cryptocurrency market. Many U.S. crypto users believe that it will strengthen the financial market in general, and the digital economy in particular. Yet, others believe it puts a limit on technological advancement of the country.Continue Reading
Ukraine Fights as Gold Flies
As various elements of the stock market as well as other securities witnessed a piercing decline, one industry stood apart as a beacon of stability: the gold industry.Continue Reading
The Impact of Coachella on the Community
Coachella is one of the world’s largest music concerts. After seeing cancellations in 2019 and 2020, the festival will finally be seeing a return in 2022. Check out this article to learn more about the financial and environmental impact Coachella has on the local community.Continue Reading
Russian Economics on Edge: Looking Into the Status Quo
The Russian economy has taken a massive hit as sanctions bite. The effects – both ongoing and soon-to-be – will create chaos within the previously strong-standing society. The country, now being cut off by neighbors and pressured into inescapable stalemates, has introduced new policies detrimental to the Russian people and business. Read on to learn more about the effects of sanctions and to review excerpts of an exclusive BRB interview with a Russian business owner. Continue Reading
Globalization in Peril
Globalization 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 to an end.Continue Reading
Labor during the Age of Self-Sufficient Capital
With the rise of self-sufficient capital’s ability, today’s firms are becoming more efficient and productive while the average worker is not seeing these gains. In this transitory period, laborers are being displaced, while productivity continues to increase. This article discusses the dirty side of the digital revolution and how it has negatively impacted workers.Continue Reading