Katie Choi

Exchange rates, the comparison of the relative values of currencies for foreign exchange, are rarely thought of by individuals outside of special occasions like foreign travel. This lack of thought is because most day-to-day transactions occur in an individual’s domestic currency. However, if an individual is a foreign worker sending remittances (money sent to a […]

On a visit to the mall, you may have seen a large selection of toy vending machines lining the wall at some point. If you looked a little closer, you would have probably seen an array of figurines with the odd ring or accessory added to the mix. These machines originate from Japanese toy gashapon/gachapon

A common question many people have is whether raising the federal minimum wage will help reduce poverty. One may think that since raising the minimum wage would lead to minimum wage workers earning more money, it would help alleviate poverty. The reality, however, is much more complicated. Although we have often called upon raising the