Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Heal the Post-Pandemic Economy?
The Macroeconomy Darin Iraj The Macroeconomy Darin Iraj

Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Heal the Post-Pandemic Economy?

The vaccine provides hope for many to return to work or to seek new employment opportunities. The rollout of the vaccine -- including the production, transportation, and administration -- created over 50,000 new job opportunities alone (Miranda 2021). Further, over 916,000 new jobs were created in March 2021, which is the largest amount since August 2020 (Casselman 2021).

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China’s Latest Move in Healthcare
The Macroeconomy Peter Xu The Macroeconomy Peter Xu

China’s Latest Move in Healthcare

In the face of multiple pressures on its economic growth, including the global recession, China would be able to enlarge its market size by releasing the inertia of its accumulated wealth. To achieve this, it would be vital to lower the cost of the healthcare system so people would feel less worried about saving money for medication.

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SPAC ATTACK
Features Chris Textor Features Chris Textor

SPAC ATTACK

Out of the 450 IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) that occurred across all US markets in 2020, 55% were Special Purpose Acquisition Company or “SPAC” IPOs. In 2021, the SPAC craze has reached new heights, with SPACs accounting for 78% of all IPOs (SPAC Analytics n.d.).

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Features Nick Wallick Features Nick Wallick

How Stock Influencers Are Revolutionizing Individual Investing

Gone are the days of Warren Buffet, Bill Miller, and Peter Lynch, who encouraged young investors to stay up to date on shareholder letters and read educational investing books. Today, “Wall Street gurus,” like Dave Portnoy, have little to no financial reasoning behind their irrational investments and instead rely on their humorous efforts to capture the hearts and minds of young investors.

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Environmental Economics Aoife Reynolds, Natalie Self, Jaxon Kim & Christina Onuzuruike Environmental Economics Aoife Reynolds, Natalie Self, Jaxon Kim & Christina Onuzuruike

The State of Wesleyan’s Endowment

Do you support the implementation of a divestment plan from fossil fuels by the Wesleyan endowment?

Yes (93.75%) No (6.25%)

What do you think is a reasonable timeline for divestment from fossil fuels by Wesleyan’s endowment?

2-10 years (83.63%) 10+ years or no opinion (16.37%)

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