The local dynamics of global cuisine
Globalization, the process by which people, businesses, and customs develop international influence, has spurred a confluence of diverse cultures in specific cosmopolitan centers. With the advances in technology and transportationContinue Reading
The next New York: Headquarters site selection
The abrupt closure of offices and workplaces following the COVID-19 outbreak ushered in a new era of remote work for millions of Americans. The pandemic has led corporate America toContinue Reading
Bridging the desert: The impact of public transportation on urban food accessibility
In 2015, Starbucks launched its Community Store Program, an initiative aiming to open stores in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Then, in 2020, the company announced that it would expand the program andContinue Reading
The Russia and Ukraine war highlights the untapped market of green hydrogen
From rising sea levels and microplastic pollution to the loss of environmental biodiversity, the effects of capitalism without environmental consciousness are becoming unavoidable. As society becomes increasingly aware of theContinue Reading
Solar-powered farming: An income booster?
In India, farmers are an integral part of the community — and a very important stakeholder in the economy. 43.93% of the country’s working population is employed in agriculture. OverContinue Reading
How has inflation impacted the housing market and the lives of everyday Americans?
During the first quarter of 2020, the eruption of the COVID-19 pandemic created a serious threat to the economic well-being of the United States. As lockdowns shut businesses to patrons,Continue Reading
The Washington Consensus: A Russia-sized failure
*This piece began its writing process prior to the recent events now unfolding in Ukraine. This article is not meant to distract from these events, and I and the USCContinue Reading
Examining China’s goal of common prosperity through the lens of rural land consolidation
The term “common prosperity” has once again emerged at the forefront of Chinese economics as it cements its place in President Xi Jiping’s rhetoric. At its core, China’s goal ofContinue Reading
Addressing the medical spatial mismatch in U.S. under-resourced urban communities
Healthcare outcomes for individuals vary greatly across the United States. Factors such as socioeconomic status and location have a strong impact on the ability to live a healthy life. InContinue Reading