The Retail Apocalypse: Staying ahead during COVID-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has added fuel to the fire of The Retail Apocalypse. Some of our favorite brands have decided to close up shop. Yet, some seem to be thinking ahead. Our Economic Columnist discusses ways tech, fashion, and coffee giants are strategically pivoting during the peak of the retail apocalypse. Continue Reading
The Environmental Cost of Music Streaming
Music streaming provides a more seamless listening experience, but what are the environmental costs? How are industry leaders like Apple and Spotify tackling the issue? This article explains it all!
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Vacationing in the 21st Century
Travelers can now take advantage of unique vacation opportunities — for free. Senior Investing Columnist Sean Toobi breaks down the home exchanges domain and its growing popularity despite the recent struggles in the broader travel and tourism industry.Continue Reading
A “Happily Ever After” For Video Streaming Services?
Despite video streaming gaining its popularity in recent months since the COVID-19 pandemic closed movie theaters, how are corporations like Disney+ and Netflix taking advantage of the shift in consumer behavior? Is video streaming here to stay? Community columnist Emily Tang tells us more!Continue Reading
Women Are Falling Down the Corporate Ladder
Millions of Americans lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one key demographic may remain home even after the quarantine ends: women. Since the start of the pandemic, women have been leaving at a rate 4 times greater than their male counterparts. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 617,000 women left the workforce in September 2020, compared to 78,000 men. This great disparity isn’t just a consequence of gender inequality in the workplace. It’s a result of the forced division of labor between men and women in nuclear families, pressuring women with children and other family obligations to prioritize the needs of others over their own professional fulfillment.Continue Reading
What you need to know about Joe Biden’s Tax Plan
BRB dives into presidential candidate Joe Biden’s tax plan. With the election right round the corner, we have condensed and summarized all you need to know about what is going on with Biden’s taxes.
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Decentralized E-Commerce
Nowadays, it seems like you can buy anything online. A single click of a button could result in an excellent purchase, or may well be money flushed down the drain. This read offers a fresh perspective towards online shopping, including the integration of blockchain to create transparency.Continue Reading
Do Unemployment Benefits Disincentivize People to Go Back to Work?
With the coronavirus spreading throughout the US, the CARES Act is intended to stop people from finding employment in high transmission jobs, spreading COVID-19 further. How effective is this act? Wayne Chien takes us further with this article.
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Belarus and a Post-Lukashenko Economy
What is happening in Belarus and what could a new Belarusian economy look like? We take a look at the current state of Belarus and examine some of the possible changes that could be implemented in a Post-Lukashenko economy to promote economic growth and prosperity.
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Not So Silent Night
Have 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. Learn about the benefits of a quieter environment, and why corporations should be more accountable as this article attempts to measure the costs and benefits of this often-overlooked type of pollution.
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