Democracy 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 to the voter bank.Continue Reading
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
Turkey should be a country with a strongly developing economy. However, the recent Turkish lira crisis indicates the opposite. This article will explore some of the contributing factors behind the lira’s sudden depreciation and the possible effects of the crisis on Erdoğan’s Turkey.Continue Reading
The field of economics is undergoing a revolution, becoming more relevant, accurate, timely, and empirical by using technology to track everything, all the time. Our economics columnist explains how plentiful data is drastically changing the way policy is structured and decisions are made.Continue Reading
In mega-cities like New York and Los Angeles, housing has reached absurd price levels. Recently, a rotation out of urban sprawls into suburban neighborhoods has taken place. For Cal students, they must decide whether or not to stay in the confines of high-cost cities post-graduation.Continue Reading
Learn more about why student loan debt has ballooned and what to do about it!Continue Reading