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Economics

2020

2020 Virtual Spring Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

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Econ 308: Differences In Big Banks And Small Banks, Danielle Hess Apr 2020

Econ 308: Differences In Big Banks And Small Banks, Danielle Hess

2020 Virtual Spring Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

62% of the world's population has a bank account, whether it be checking, savings, or some other form of account. There are thousands of different banks across the world, ranging in size from one branch to hundreds. What is the main difference between small and large banks? This project breaks down the differences between the balance sheets of different small and large banks.


Econ 319: A Closer Look Into Trade With Madagascar, Casey Williams Apr 2020

Econ 319: A Closer Look Into Trade With Madagascar, Casey Williams

2020 Virtual Spring Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

Trade may seem like simple transaction between two parties, but in reality, trading comes with many boundaries and challenges that may not be easy to see from the outside. This research was conducted by collecting data about Madagascar’s trade with the United States, the types and amount of products being imported and exported, and a closer look at each economy. In our course, we discussed how the Gravity Model, the idea that most countries will find it easiest and most efficient to trade with big economies that are close rather than ones that are farther away, plays a vital role …