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Hello Members! I hope you've been enjoying the rollercoaster weather - nothing like an April flash blizzard to remind us that we go to school in Chicago (as opposed to those boring folks in Palo Alto). For those who don't know me, I'm Nick, one of your friendly Chicagonomics co-chairs. Today I'm writing with great news – we’re reintroducing the weekly Chicagonomics newsletter! I hope you enjoy the articles below, curated by yours truly. If you have feedback or articles to share, send that my way! We all love a good discussion. Of course, the newsletter is just the beginning. Stay on the lookout for updates about upcoming events, learning opportunities, and all around good times. Now, let's get to it!
Too much of a good thing: Profits are too high This article has been making the rounds all week, and you’ll soon see why – when The Economist says that increasing firm concentration, risk averse investors, and regulatory capture are threatening the American Dream, people take notice. Overlooked Tool to Fight Climate Change: A Tweak in Fuel Standards University of Chicago’s very own Michael Greenstone is a research dynamo, and again, he does not disappoint. Here, he presents a fascinating market-based solution to the problem of vehicle CO2.emissions by reworking the Congressionally authorized CAFE standards. A 3-D View of a Chart That Predicts The Economic Future: The Yield Curve This is a fascinating intro to yield curves (corresponding to, in this case, government interest rates). The graphics here are top notch. |
See something interesting in the Times, be it New York or Financial? Please, send it our way; we may include in the next letter. Best submission of the quarter will earn a prize! Chicagonomics is brought to you by the indefatigable co-chairs: ~ Roman Cherepakha “Too many people think that economics is this subject that should wait until the university level. But it can't wait that long.” |
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That’s all for now - until next time! About Chicagonomics: We seek to engage the Booth student body in “econo-centric” discussions, and to help our members explore the broader frame of economics in today's business world. Chicagonomics is politically neutral, intellectually rigorous, and open to persons of all philosophical stripes/sizes. Join us! |
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