Students, working in small groups, created and investigated a microeconomic question related to their studies in microeconomics this past semester and presented their findings in a Planet Money-style podcast.

Breaking Down the Bubble
Zayd Kaleem, Abel Saft, and Tristen Rodney

This podcast breaks down the NBA bubble from economic, social, and health perspectives.  Featuring an interview with current NBA player, Mason Plumlee, we determine whether or not it was a rational decision to have a season last year in the bubble.

Gotta Save ‘Em All!
Franco Zelada, Olivia Fabiano, and Emir Veziroglu

This podcast looks at the lucrative world of Pokemon card collecting.  Yet when does collecting veer towards hoarding?  We interview a collectibles expert along with someone who knows a lot about organization in one’s home and life.

Error! Out of Stock!
Jules Bemporad and James McKay

This podcast looks at the fascinating and frightening world of bots.  We examine how people are using this new technology to target the newest generation of game consoles much to the detriment of the average consumer.

Effectiveness of Social Media Marketing
Jacob Farr, Sam Russell, and Boots Bloys

This podcast investigates how social media impacts the demand for goods and services.  As more and more businesses use social media platforms to promote and engage with their consumers, is this medium effective?

The Fate of Movie Theaters
Adam Fatabene, Joey Waterman, Selim Eris

This podcast looks at the pandemic’s impact on movie theater and what the future holds for movie watching.

Student Loans: How Did We Get Here?
Alex Lega, Canyon Reeves

This podcast examines the many factors that have caused the student debt crisis in America, as well some possible solutions.

The Hidden Epidemic
Neha Skandan, Madeleine Lynch

This podcast looks at the unintended consequences and negative externalities of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially with regards to the opioid crisis due to a combination of market and government failure.

Is Putin the Richest Person Man in the World?
Luisa Capobianco, Henrik Zahl, and Maclaine Oskin

This podcast investigates how the world's richest people, specifically Vladamir Putin and Jeff Bezos, came to acquire their wealth as a result of different government and economic structures.

The Effects of Lockdowns
Keith Lutostansky, Gianni Hrousis, and Ben Borsuk

This podcast examines the effects of restaurant closures on the economy as well as some unintended consequences.

Commodity Fetishism
Leila Pervizpour and Ethan MacLean

This podcast looks at commodity fetishism, a concept that describes the added power and influence of a particular good, like the iPhone.  Specifically, it will examine the impact that commodity fetishism has on the buying decisions of young people.