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12/22/2022
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On September 22nd, 2021, Chinese real estate giant Evergrande failed to meet a coupon deadline totaling $83 million of bond interest payments; did this trigger financial panic in the United States? Find out by reading the las test article!
12/14/2022
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Explore how interest rates are moving relative to inflation rates in this new article! Click the link in the bio to find out more.
12/09/2022
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This new article explores how the success of nearby competitors reduce one’s ability to succeed. Find out more by reading this weeks article!
12/02/2022
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Do people reproduce more or less during the pandemic? Find out by reading the Lowe Down’s newest article!
11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving from the Lowe team!
11/17/2022
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Click the link below to learn more about the correlation between democratic backsliding and income inequality!
link: https://www.lowe-down.org/income-inequality-and-democratic-backsliding/
04/10/2022
A meme coin promoted by Elon Musk proves more predictive of Ether price movements than the S&P 500. Click the link in the bio to read about it!
04/05/2022
Based on the National Institute of Justice’s study in Georgia, 60% of former prisoners end up back in jail after initial release, indicating the unfortunate commonality of recidivism. Read more by clicking the link in our bio!
01/05/2022
In a study of 150 countries, this article explores the impact of GDP shocks on fertility rates and examines their lasting consequences. Click the link in our bio to read more! -19, , , -Shock, -cession
01/04/2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, public school enrollment has been on the decline, and this article explores the factors that may have contributed to this decrease. Click the link in our bio to read more!
01/04/2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, public school enrollment has been on the decline, and this article explores the factors that may have contributed to this decrease. Click the link in our bio to read more!
12/17/2021
Do statewide regulations impact growth in new businesses? They might matter less than you think. Click the link in the bio to read about it!
12/15/2021
What causes the school-to-prison pipeline? Check out our analysis in the new article linked in the bio! -to-prison
11/09/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has made global inequalities woefully apparent. However, the disparity in vaccination rate has been the most startling. How exactly have developing countries been disadvantaged? In particular, has the race to vaccinate left developing countries behind? Analysis conducted by the Lowe Institute considers these questions. Check out the link in the bio!
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10/27/2021
Based on the Forbes 400 list from 1983-2020, the rich are getting richer, and there is an increasingly smaller opportunity to enter this extremely high level of wealth. Check out the article through the link in the bio!
05/27/2021
In the latest article on the Lowe Down Blog, we dig into the archives to learn about the founding of the Lowe Institute of Political Economy and the past Lowe Directors
35 years ago this summer: The Founding of the Lowe Institute - The Lowe Down By: Julia Garbee, ‘22 This summer marks the 35th anniversary of the Lowe Institute of Political Economy. Since its founding, the Institute has championed student involvement in economic research. In the mid 1980’s, CMC President Jack Stark wished to expand the number of research institutes. Noti...
04/08/2021
Whether you day trade, tweet, or have an interest in Elon Musk, we think you'll love this week's Lowe Down article tying all three together, if you can believe it.
But before our article with detailed data, here's an article from Bloomburg Weekly with all the twitter history of Elon Musk you'll want to know.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-11/how-elon-musk-s-tweets-moved-gamestop-gme-bitcoin-dogecoin-and-other-stocks
A Brief History of Elon Musk’s Recent Market-Moving Tweets From Signal to Dogecoin, the man keeps moving the needle all over the place.
10/23/2020
As the reality, and duration, of COVID-19 sinks in, people's comfort levels doing normal activities differs greatly. But what are the causes of these differences?
Leo Kitchell provides some answers in this week's Lowe Down article. http://lowe-down.org
10/14/2020
This week's article, about voting and American media, starts off with a powerful quote. To get the full story, go to lowe-down.org and see what your readership says about you!
06/03/2020
The current pandemic has impacted everything. But do you know how Covid-19 is affecting hotels and lodging?
Find out tomorrow in the Lowe Down's article on the future of California's hotels!
But first, this article from the LA Times on what re-opening looks like for the tourism-dependent towns of California.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-09/la-me-tourist-destinations-prepare-re-opening-marketing
California's tourism-dependent towns cautiously prepare new marketing for reopening Tourist spots prepare to welcome visitors once coronavirus restrictions are lifted
Economic Journalist Julia Garbee talks telehealth: its benefits, obstacles, and potential future. Read her article, out now, on lowe-down.org !
05/04/2020
Telehealth is the topic of this week's Lowe Down article! But before reading about the benefits and obstacles facing Telehealth today, how much do you know about talking to doctors through the internet?
Here's an article from VOX with all the info you need to know about using Telehealth during Covid-19.
https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/4/8/21212432/telemedicine-how-to-video-chat-doctors
6 things to know about telehealth Due to Covid-19, video chats with doctors are becoming mainstream. Here’s how it all works.
04/21/2020
Before reading tomorrow's Lowe Down's article on service workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, check out this quick podcast discussing some of the current issues around America's unemployment.
https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/what-happens-when-10-of-workers-file-for-unemployment/706181c4-1b42-4bb3-9727-162a7d77e7a2
What Happens When 10% of Workers File for Unemployment - The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts Nearly 17 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits in the last three weeks. WSJ's Eric Morath explains how the flood of applicants is overwhelming state systems and leaving many people without payments.
Ethan Kable, Economic Journalist for the Lowe Down blog, discusses surprising findings and the natural changes we may see due to current stay at home orders.
04/14/2020
You may have heard some of the ways nature is benefitting from humans social distancing, but have you heard about the improving air quality in California?
Start your day with some good news and take a look at this article from Cal Matters. Then, stay tuned for our article, out later today!
https://calmatters.org/health/2020/04/as-californians-stay-at-home-air-quality-improves-for-now/
As Californians stay at home, air quality improves – for now The statewide stay-at-home order has an unexpected benefit: less traffic and air pollution. That's good news for Californians with health problems.
Read Leo's article today on lowe-down.org
03/09/2020
California has the highest income tax rate in the country. But before you read this week's Lowe Down article on California personal income tax, what should you know about saving money? This article from Forbes has you covered, and stay tuned for ours, out this Tuesday.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpagliarini/2020/02/12/moving-out-of-a-high-income-tax-state-to-save-money-you-need-to-know-this-first/
Moving Out Of A High Income Tax State To Save Money? You Need To Know This First Do you dream of paying less state income tax? You're not alone! If you are thinking about moving to another state with lower (or no!) state income tax, you need to read this first. There is a great deal of bad tax advice out there, so get the facts first.
03/04/2020
If you've ever wondered about the history of California's demographics, see it illustrated in this week's Lowe Down article!
With an interactive map and interesting data, Economic Journalists Dustin Lind and Jess Fang write that "California counties are becoming more diverse, but not uniformly across the state."
To read the full article, go to https://www.lowe-down.org/a-look-at-californias-changing-demographics-over-the-past-40-years/
A Look at California's Changing Demographics Over the Past 40 Years - The Lowe Down California counties are becoming more diverse, but not uniformly across the state. Data visualization by student researchers at the Lowe Institute illustrates the geographic heterogeneity in the rapidity of this process. The increasing prevalence of Hispanics in the agricultural central valley and A...
02/22/2020
This week, the Lowe Down will be releasing an article on driving and the elderly! Until Tuesday, learn some interesting statistics about older drivers with this New York Times article! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/18/health/elderly-driving-cars-safety.html
The Elderly and Driving: When Is It Time to Hit the Brakes? Prince Philip, 97, was involved in a car accident outside London. For families everywhere, the incident raises all-too-familiar questions.
Learn the dark truth behind avocados as Economic Journalist Julia Garbee explains her research for the latest Lowe Down article.
02/18/2020
02/13/2020
After reading our article this Tuesday, you'll ace this quiz. But until then, how much do you already know about avocados?
Whether you love guacamole, avocado toast, or avocado in your salads, you'll want to stay tuned for this week's article!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/bravocado/are-you-an-avocado-expert-take-the-quiz-9g0eivyjpg
Are You An Avocado Expert? The floor is yours, guac-star!
Ethan Kable, economic journalist for the Lowe Down, discusses California's unique relationship to women's suffrage. Learn some history and some cool facts about California from our most recent article, out now on lowe-down.org
02/03/2020
California has a special relationship to women's suffrage, but for the full story, you'll have to go to lowe-down.org tomorrow!
02/01/2020
This year marks the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, and this week, the Lowe Down will release an article about women's suffrage out west! Why? Check out this article to find out!
https://www.nps.gov/articles/woman-suffrage-in-the-west.htm
Today's article is exciting... and historic! Learn about the modern implications of a fascinating and long tradition in the United States of alcohol prohibition. Do you live in a dry county? Why do you think these areas still exist? Read the article today on lowe-down.org
01/26/2020
This week, the Lowe Down focuses on alcohol sales. But did you know that the prohibition of alcohol began 100 years ago? Before reading our article, check out this one from the Washington Post on the history and implications of this prohibition.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/prohibition-began-100-years-ago-and-its-legacy-remains/2020/01/14/adcd034e-36e3-11ea-a1ff-c48c1d59a4a1_story.html
Prohibition began 100 years ago, and its legacy remains One century ago, the United States imposed a nationwide ban on the production and sale of all types of alcohol
01/16/2020
Some worry that the American college presidency is being sold out to business executives and others with no academic background. This week, the Lowe Institute examines the most common backgrounds and degrees of college presidents.
To read the full article, go to https://www.lowe-down.org/college-chief-a-changing-role/
College Chief: A Changing Role? - The Lowe Down College presidents and chancellors are in a unique position. They are the chief executive of organizations employing as many as tens of thousands of people, but unlike a corporation of similar size, their stated goals traditionally transcend profit maximization. Several presidents’ webpages boast ...
01/13/2020
Stay on the lookout for tomorrow's Lowe Down article on the rankings of college presidents! Until then, read this article on why being college president is one of the hardest jobs in America today.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Is-College-President-the/243289
Is College President ‘the Toughest Job in the Nation’? The departing chancellor of the University of Texas system says it is. Here are a few things to remember.
01/07/2020
Max Dawson explains the implications of this article's data on outmigration from the state of California, and it may be even more important than you previously thought. See all the data in the full article, out today on the Lowe Down! lowe-down.org
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