The Impact of Unsubstantiated Rumors on Markets and Economies

By Jai Ramlakhan Illustration by Taylor Brunnschweiler Why do some people believe anything they hear? Why do some people act on information without evidence? How can mere rumors and speculation affect financial markets? Something rooted in psychological bias creates ripple effects that not only affect individuals, but entire markets. Financial markets especially are based on information.…

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The Catalyst Behind Novelty

By Jai Ramlakhan Illustration by Mahela Cabrini  In high school some consider mathematics a mundane subject, wondering how these different counting methods will help later in life. Math has many practical applications, having a fundamental role in novel advancements in various fields. Even for students who major in different disciplines mathematics is essential. This article…

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Overheating Economy

Written by Jai Ramlakhan Artwork by Ashley Miya Too much heat in summer can cause a fever, the same way too much heat in an economy can cause an economic fever. Signified by high growth through rising demand and prices, resources can no longer keep up, causing an overheating economy. This often leads to a…

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