Now, Trump’s latest plans include abolishing the Department of Education (DOE), among other efforts to change the public school system – a move taken straight from Project 2025. As of Mar. 3rd, his pick for DOE secretary, Linda McMahon, advanced past the Senate with a 51-45 vote along party lines. McMahon has not made the policies planned for the department a secret. She has been quoted saying that she agrees with Trump’s plans to “put her out of the job”.
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Building the Sports Business Community at UW-Madison: The Story Behind WSBC
The Wisconsin Sports Business Conference (WSBC) is set to host their marquee event of the same name, happening Thursday, March 6th at the Discovery Building, with a star-studded line-up of industry speakers and networking opportunities for students to get the skills and connections necessary to forge a career in the sports industry.
From #1 Program to #1 Network: Wisconsin Real Estate Club’s Spring Kick-off Meeting Delivers
The day is Thursday, January 30th in the new year of 2025. The sun has set on the city and greater isthmus, yet the students are abuzz with activity. Look no further than the Pyle Center, where the Real Estate Club at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting their kick-off meeting for the spring semester.
Assessing the TikTok Ban: Implications for Economy, Security, and Society
The potential ban of TikTok on U.S. devices has sparked input from many voices, each offering different ideas about what this action would mean for the United States. While many stakeholders believe that the ban would benefit the U.S. economy and foster domestic innovation, its impact is complex. On a broad scale, the ban could have a positive economic effect, but…
Patenting Life: 23andMe, GMOs, and Where We Draw the Line
The question of whether life can be owned touches on some of the most profound ethical, legal, and philosophical debates of our time. Ownership implies control, and control over life—whether in the form of genetically modified organisms or personal genetic data—raises critical concerns about autonomy, fairness, and the boundaries of innovation.
The State of Public Transportation in the US
Public transportation in the United States has always been fraught. Compared to other developed nations, America lags behind on most metrics of public transportation supply and demand. Yet, the perception of public transportation has seemingly worsened. Many believe that public transportation is a critical solution to climate change, as it can offset the over 10% of emissions caused by personal vehicles. However, systems face challenges such as staffing shortages, transit delays, and increased crime, leading many to question how America can improve its already failing systems.
The Rise of Agricultural Drones
With the world population continuously growing, increasing pressure is placed on agricultural producers to generate more food than ever before. One way that farmers are keeping up with the demand is by implementing the newest technology to maximize efficiency…
BRICS Pay: A Slam Dunk on the US Dollar?
In recent years, the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — have emerged as a formidable bloc with economic ambitions to reshape the global financial architecture. The bloc, which previously undertaken important initiatives like the New Development Bank…
Antitrust Lawsuits in Big Tech
This company is one of the most valuable in the world. Their browser owns 63.87% of the global market share. Their search engine, besides being used 99,000 times per second, is a verb…
The Role of AI in Financial Risk Management
From time management to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence is making lives easier for everybody, including in the business world. A prime example is AI evolving the risk management landscape by providing new alternative strategies to identify and mitigate risks.
The Shift to Nuclear Energy
The energy industry is at a crossroads. Calls for clean energy are at an all-time high with major hurricanes happening every year and severe storms occurring more frequently than ever. Yet, energy demands…
The Past, Present, and Future of the American Dream
Authors: Rachel Williams, Deepak Badri, Brian Grant, Manav Darooka, Noah Jakel, Aadit Bhavsar, Arhaan Datwani, Siddharth Yerapotini, Brett Colón and Elizabeth Bolton – December 2024 Famous astronaut and engineer Buzz Aldrin once said, “I think the …
ramp100 — UW-Madison’s Community for Student Entrepreneurs
It’s Thursday, November 21st, 2024. On the 2nd floor of the Wisconsin School of Business, a high entrepreneurial fervor fills the room of the fifth and final fall semester meet-up for UW-Madison’s founder community. The meet-up, officially billed as the “UW-Madison Entrepreneur Meetup,” …
Sid’s NBA Early Season Surprises 2024-2025
It’s here. The 78th season of the National Basketball Association is underway! In this article, we’ll cover all the pleasant surprises of the early season action. Let’s dive into what has been a truly surprising start to the season.
The Impact of Inflation on Savings and Investment
Inflation — the rise in prices over time — is widely regarded as a key puzzle piece of an economy. The correct amount of inflation can be effective in the growth of an economy, but an excessive amount is detrimental.
From Scoreboards to Balance Sheets: How Success Shapes Sports Finances
Ever since I was a little kid, I have been enthused by sports. At the time, I thought that when a team won the championship in one of the three big leagues — NFL, NBA, and MLB — there was a cash prize that went with the championship.
Studying Business — The Academic Route: Conclusion
This article marks the end of this rather long series on considering applying to graduate school in Economics or Finance. This has been a rather long journey, and I thank you, the reader, for sticking with me. As I write this on April 15th, I hope this series can serve to help those who will walk a similar path next year or in the years to follow.
Studying Business — The Academic Route: The Big Decision
So far, this series has focused on improving the application for a PhD in Finance or Economics. However, this last article covers the obvious question: “Where should I apply?”
Studying Business — The Academic Route: Choosing to Delay or Delaying to Choose
Going to a PhD directly after receiving a bachelor’s is a possibility; however, for many, it is not probable. Unlike some other fields, Finance and Economics do not require graduate-level education prior to starting a PhD. However, nearly every admissions website will list that it can be a boost to applicants’ profiles. This article will talk about a few paths to a PhD after receiving a bachelor’s degree.
Studying Business — The Academic Route: Stating Your Purpose
As the application approaches, the statement of purpose and personal statement is one of the last parts of the application that can be changed. Grades, letters, GRE scores, etc., are solidified a few months before the application. This piece is one of the only chances for PhD programs to hear from the applicant directly. It is important, but not nearly as important as most other parts of the application. But as economists, optimizing everything is the goal and these parts are no exception.