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Written by: Adhyayan Routroy & Ranjula Bali Swain - Associate Professor from the Department of Economics at Uppsala University, Sweden and Director of Research at Stockholm school of economics centre for sustainable development. 1. Introduction The United States’ trade and immigration policies have significant implications for the global economy, particularly for developing economies like India. Recent trends in U.S. tariff increases and stricter immigration controls have cre

By: Isla Hildebrand Over the entirety of 2025, the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., has found itself amid a trade war with what seems to be the rest of the world. President Donald Trump, who was sworn into office on January 20th of this year, shaped his campaign around promises to “tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens.” In simpler terms, he wants Americans to buy American-made goods and reduce their reliance on imported foreign products. As o

By: Isla Hildebrand In such a connected world, it's no surprise that conflict remains an ever-trending topic. Whenever war is brought into conversations, it tends to bring about a mental picture of weapons, death, and the battlefield. While this is true, there is also an entire financial plan working behind the scenes at the same time, one that isn't always a news headline. The toll a war takes on an economy is one of the most drastic demonstrations of how a country's financi

By: Isla Hildebrand Regardless of whether you're scrolling on TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, you've more than likely seen a product being advertised in one of those videos. Whether or not you've fallen victim to purchasing it depends on your level of willpower, but I can confidently say I have given in to that desire. Was it worth it? No, that little mushroom lamp that I bought for $7 because it was "such a steal" ended up lasting all of 2 weeks. The point is, ou

By: Isla Hildebrand The term "economics" can be best defined as the study of how individuals produce, consume, and transport goods or services. It involves analyzing people's behaviors and traits, taking note of how money is spent, and studying how resources are distributed within a society. Economics isn't really all that money-based; however, it's more of a social science. It combines the psychological side of decision-making with the analytical side of finances in a real-w

By: Isla Hildebrand Generation Z is the first generation to witness the digital market unfold in real time. Through the rise of social media platforms, the introduction of "Finfluencers" to the digital world, and an increase in social consciousness, it appears that Gen Z is learning how to redefine the world of economics through technological innovation. Those born between 1997 and 2012 are considered to be a part of this generation, and the oldest individuals of this time a

By: Isla Hildebrand Whether your favorite coffee shop is Starbucks, Dunkin, 7 Brew, or my personal favorite, Dutch Bros, we can all agree that there are so many choices on every menu. Each day, I could try something new and still have what feels like a hundred options left to order, and honestly, that can get overwhelming at times. Much like the average Dutch Bros menu, today's economy feels like countless new ideas are being spoken about or factors are being added to shape t

By: Isla Hildebrand Numerous new trends have emerged as the economy has shifted with global events in recent years. We researched current market trends and attempted to receive insight into the economic landscape that makes such a complex, fascinating topic so unappealing for many students and individuals around the world. AI Is Now Being Used In a Beneficial Way — Numerous Businesses across the globe have begun to use AI so that they can become more productive and efficien