Economics Articles

New Faces at M.A.: Kayleen Berg, Social Studies and Economics

Kayleen Berg is excited to join the Minnehaha community this year Social studies teacher and advisor Kayleen Berg is excited to begin her first year at Minnehaha Academy.  “She’s patient, kind, and very helpful,” first-year Makaela Binder said about her advisor.  Berg...

The basics of cryptocurrencies

What you need to know to cut through the blockchain hype Cryptocurrencies have been around for over a decade now and have recently made multiple news headlines as Bitcoin and other digital currencies are at an all-time high. This sudden surge in currency has grabbed...

Financial Fiasco?

Pandemic, amateur investors impact market For young people looking to enter the workforce, the state of the economy is a significant factor in determining how easy finding a job will be. Brought on by the pandemic, safety guidelines have forced businesses to close and...

Coronavirus and the Economy

How COVID-19 has affected the economy Since March, the US economy has been greatly affected by COVID-19. Unemployment levels have skyrocketed. According to a study by the University of California, as much as one-third of the US economy may be shut down and real...
Robots taking jobs?

Robots taking jobs?

Students factor rise of technology into future careers "My neighbor. . .lost his job to outsourcing and automation,...

College values

College values

Molded, taught and indebted: Redefining the value of colleges in an age dominated by price tags Consider this: would...

Facing climate change

Facing climate change

Scientists agree on climate change, so why doesn't America? "Ninety-seven percent of all climate scientists agree that...