Is structured procrastination the cure to summer syndrome?
Doesn’t it sometimes feel like getting things done is impossible when the weather changes? During winter it seems impossible to sit at a desk and work when all you want to do is drown yourself in a fluffy blanket, watch movies and drink hot chocolate...
Hush, Camera Rolling: The Hidden Costs of Child Labor Law Breaches
In the wake of the recent controversy surrounding Nickelodeon and the troubling environment allegedly fostered by Dan Schneider in children’s television, ’Quiet on Set’ serves as the inspiration for this article. It delves deeper into the economic im...
Is the Japanese economy like an old grandma?
Last month, we saw the Japanese Yen at a 34-year low, past 160 per dollar. Back in the 1980s, economists discussed when Japan would surpass the US in GDP due to its astronomical growth and technological superiority. Now, 40 years later, we have the a...
Although Covid might be a thing of the past, it is never too late to draw lessons from the unique natural economic experiment it has provided us with. While most might have missed it in the middle of all the drama, April 2020 will be forever recorded...
Individuals often make irrational decisions. We force ourselves to finish our meals, even if we’ve eaten too much and our stomachs hurt. We hold onto new sweaters bought in the wrong size because we’ve already paid for them. This irrationality pose...
As the preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, scheduled to take place from July 26th to August 11th, are approaching, anticipation and excitement are growing. The major event taking place only every four years is the dream of every...
When I say graduation, what pops up in your head? One could say that you are at your academic peak. Now is the time to honour you as a knowledgeable person. What about getting covered in ketchup or becoming a drunk wreck with your fellow students rig...
Throughout history, there's been a pattern where those with wealth tend to keep getting wealthier, while those with less struggle to catch up. This pattern, often called the Matthew effect after a sociologist named Matthew who talked about it in 1968...
Wizards often face curses, so do witches and even regular people, unless you don’t believe in that kind of magic of course. For those of you who don’t - the mathematicians, scientists and realists, I present to you a different kind of curse, one back...
As econometric students, many of us find ourselves captivated by the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and have aspirations to contribute to this dynamic field in the future. In the past year, a considerable buzz has surrounded ChatGPT, t...