Executive Summary Introduction The buffer while you are binge-watching Netflix may be due to the disruption of submarine cables, which lie on the bottom of the sea floor. Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital and energy infrastructure, carrying 95% of international data traffic and supporting offshore energy operations. These cables are typically owned … Continue reading
An overheating economy, high policy uncertainty, and declining consumer confidence pose recession risks of 53 percent as of April 2025. This paper employs a weighted logit model to aid policymakers in early intervention. Key indicators include consumer expenditure, yield curve, disposable income, and economic policy uncertainty, enhancing prediction accuracy in recession modeling. Continue reading
Executive Summary Introduction The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) provides research and analyses to the Executive branch to inform policy directives. CEA Chair Stepehen Miran appeared on CNBC on March 25th amid economic uncertainty, stating he does not believe there is a strong relationship between consumer sentiment and consumer spending. Consumer sentiment is tracked in detail by … Continue reading
Executive Summary Last week, President Biden outlined his plan to counter inflation as the rate rises to around 7% The President placed the blame of inflation on rising prices in a myriad of sectors including motor vehicles, prescription drugs, energy, and childcare His solutions include programs to cut costs as well as protect wages by … Continue reading
Summary Though the US dealt with major outbreaks in the past 20 years, the American Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response system was unable to generate a sufficient coordinated response for COVID-19. The American Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response system needs an analysis in the present time to evaluate the effects of public health policies and their … Continue reading
Wokeness is in. Context, nuance, critical thinking, science- not so much. And that is a problem. Black problems are real and complex and call for honest conversation, data, and comprehensive policy. Sympathy and three-letter hashtags do no good and leave the black masses as immobile as ever. The guise of ‘social justice’ pushes for … Continue reading
Introduction Any attempt to revive the fortunes of The American Dream must address family structure. The current conversations on opportunity, and how to create it, capture preconceived notions surrounding this most cherished end. The belief that religious, racial, and gender inequalities define opportunity in America is a firmly held one. However, new studies suggest that family structure … Continue reading
Introduction Nutrition is essential at all life stages for overall health, however childhood is a time of increased need for proper nutrition. Key nutrients are needed to promote healthy physical and cognitive growth and development. Unfortunately, the vast majority of American children are not consuming healthy diets. While federal programs and policies aim to provide … Continue reading
Executive Summary Failures in the supply chain can be detected along virtually every aspect of the process; some existed before COVID-19, while others were caused by the pandemic. It is unclear how long these problems will persist; especially as demand increases through the holiday season. The United States Department of Transportation attempted to address these issues by expanding the capacity and efficiency of … Continue reading
Introduction Over the past decade, college enrollment has been on the decline while participation in apprenticeship programs has grown. The U.S. Department of Labor defines an apprenticeship as “an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a nationally-recognized, portable credential.” Many … Continue reading
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