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Regional Identity Magazine
The Regional Identity Magazine features researched articles written by students that culminate interviews, data, news and investigation into perspective. It is brought to you by students of the Regional Economic Development Association.
Check out the April 2021 Issue!
Incorporation of Sustainability in the Business World
By: Mariana Casas
By: Mariana Casas
(Credit: ShutterStock)
Sustainability has been a topic that has been vastly important during the last couple of years. Environmental issues like climate change, food waste, biodiversity loss, and pollution have caused generations to unite in order to overcome these problems that might have detrimental and harmful consequences if they are not addressed with the seriousness they each deserve.
The main purpose of this article is to describe how major corporations.....
Sustainability has been a topic that has been vastly important during the last couple of years. Environmental issues like climate change, food waste, biodiversity loss, and pollution have caused generations to unite in order to overcome these problems that might have detrimental and harmful consequences if they are not addressed with the seriousness they each deserve.
The main purpose of this article is to describe how major corporations.....
Financial Markets in the United States
By: Brian Vislar
By: Brian Vislar
(Credit: Sankai)
After over a year when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, many are noticing parallels between the roaring 1920’s and our 2020’s. From the growth of the GameStop (GME) stock to the rise of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin, the financial markets have been outperforming previous years. There is a strong comparison to be made between the 1920’s and our time, especially in the financial markets but also in a cultural sense. In this article I will discuss the increasingly.....
After over a year when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, many are noticing parallels between the roaring 1920’s and our 2020’s. From the growth of the GameStop (GME) stock to the rise of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin, the financial markets have been outperforming previous years. There is a strong comparison to be made between the 1920’s and our time, especially in the financial markets but also in a cultural sense. In this article I will discuss the increasingly.....
Are Hospitals Spending Smart?
By: Jesus Yañez
By: Jesus Yañez
(Credit: Managed Healthcare)
Even though we all understand the importance of hospitals, most people take the public health sector for granted. The current circumstances have shown us how relevant and crucial is to have access to medical assistance.
For instance, because of saturation, at the beginning of the pandemic, one big concern amongst all governments across the globe was the availability of emergency beds. Here, in the U.S., the government....
Even though we all understand the importance of hospitals, most people take the public health sector for granted. The current circumstances have shown us how relevant and crucial is to have access to medical assistance.
For instance, because of saturation, at the beginning of the pandemic, one big concern amongst all governments across the globe was the availability of emergency beds. Here, in the U.S., the government....
What Vaccines Could Mean for Air Travel
By: Sejal Chhetri
By: Sejal Chhetri
(Credit: International Airport Review)
What does the future of air travel look like? Are airlines on-board with vaccines for increased operations? With vaccines being pumped out and countries rushing to vaccinate those who can get them, one question is on everyone’s mind: does this mean that travel can be resumed safely?
What does the future of air travel look like? Are airlines on-board with vaccines for increased operations? With vaccines being pumped out and countries rushing to vaccinate those who can get them, one question is on everyone’s mind: does this mean that travel can be resumed safely?
Let’s Talk About Inflation during the COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Karla Hernandez
By: Karla Hernandez
(Credit: Shutterstock)
“Inflation calculator!” “Easily calculate how the buying power of the US dollar has changed from 1913-2021!” “COVID-19 Stimulus plan could trigger higher inflation rates!” “US companies sound inflation alarm.” “Today’s headline: Inflation.” “Inflation is on the rise: Here’s what it means.”
“Inflation calculator!” “Easily calculate how the buying power of the US dollar has changed from 1913-2021!” “COVID-19 Stimulus plan could trigger higher inflation rates!” “US companies sound inflation alarm.” “Today’s headline: Inflation.” “Inflation is on the rise: Here’s what it means.”
Regional Organization Collaborates with Border Proud Students
By: Karla Hernandez & Sophia Andritsos
By: Karla Hernandez & Sophia Andritsos
(Credit: OCNWAYS, twitter)
The overall mission of REDAs Border Proud website is to make readers and writers regionally aware of the Borderplex region that comprises El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, and Las Cruces. In order to achieve this mission, the Border Proud magazine highlights regional stories through data, research, investigation, and collaboration. Being regionally aware of economic and political issues in the Borderplex is hugely important, in order to advance change in the region...
The overall mission of REDAs Border Proud website is to make readers and writers regionally aware of the Borderplex region that comprises El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, and Las Cruces. In order to achieve this mission, the Border Proud magazine highlights regional stories through data, research, investigation, and collaboration. Being regionally aware of economic and political issues in the Borderplex is hugely important, in order to advance change in the region...
Voter Behavior During COVID-19
By: Brian Vislar
By: Brian Vislar
(Credit: Absent84; Adobe Stock)
The political turmoil that often occurs during election years has been amplified this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive research has taken place trying to explain how rational individuals behave during crises. The responsiveness and effectiveness of governments in trying to mitigate the pandemic has created a feedback for citizens. A study by the VoxEU & CEPR using data from France indicated that localities that experienced ‘harder lockdown’ tend to...
The political turmoil that often occurs during election years has been amplified this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Extensive research has taken place trying to explain how rational individuals behave during crises. The responsiveness and effectiveness of governments in trying to mitigate the pandemic has created a feedback for citizens. A study by the VoxEU & CEPR using data from France indicated that localities that experienced ‘harder lockdown’ tend to...
(Credit: Claude Nakagawa; Getty Images)
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, economic hardships have prevailed since. Fortunately, on a general note, in the last couple of months despite cases and deaths increasing, unemployment also decreased from 14.7 percent to 6.9 percent. However, on the other side of the coin, one of the main focuses relates to the borderland. It has been almost nine months since the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders closed to all nonessential travel and the repercussions are significant...
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, economic hardships have prevailed since. Fortunately, on a general note, in the last couple of months despite cases and deaths increasing, unemployment also decreased from 14.7 percent to 6.9 percent. However, on the other side of the coin, one of the main focuses relates to the borderland. It has been almost nine months since the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders closed to all nonessential travel and the repercussions are significant...
Rising Cost of Healthcare Due to COVID-19
By: Karla Hernandez
By: Karla Hernandez
(Credit: EpicTop10, www.epictop10.com)
The continued financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the question of its effect on health care costs on Americans. The pandemic continues to overwhelm the U.S. health care system, causing U.S. health care costs and prescription medication prices to rise exponentially. With over 48% of Americans taking at least 1 prescription drug, the cost of prescription drugs may soon be the next public health crisis during...
The continued financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the question of its effect on health care costs on Americans. The pandemic continues to overwhelm the U.S. health care system, causing U.S. health care costs and prescription medication prices to rise exponentially. With over 48% of Americans taking at least 1 prescription drug, the cost of prescription drugs may soon be the next public health crisis during...
COVID: Consumer Behavior and Its Consequences
By: Sejal Chhetri
By: Sejal Chhetri
(Credit: Getty Images)
The novel Coronavirus—COVID 19—is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Ever since the start of the first wave of COVID-19 during the month of March, consumer behavior has been largely impacted. Consumer behavior, influenced by a multitude of factors, saw a drastic change following the lockdown and stay-at-home orders. This was seen in consumers’ panic buying, stores facing discrimination, and the real estate business booming among others...
The novel Coronavirus—COVID 19—is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Ever since the start of the first wave of COVID-19 during the month of March, consumer behavior has been largely impacted. Consumer behavior, influenced by a multitude of factors, saw a drastic change following the lockdown and stay-at-home orders. This was seen in consumers’ panic buying, stores facing discrimination, and the real estate business booming among others...
COVID-19 and Its Effect on the Gender Pay Gap
By: Mariana Casas
By: Mariana Casas
(Credit: Jasu Hu; The Economist)
If I were to be a woman in the United States living in the 1800’s, I probably would be expected to grow up and become a traditional housewife. I would probably dedicate the majority of my time taking care of the kids, cooking, and cleaning for the whole family, and of course, if I would even have thought about having a job of my own, I would be considered crazy and irrational. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century, as the women’s era surfaced, that women started to demand certain rights and opportunities that they did not possess...
If I were to be a woman in the United States living in the 1800’s, I probably would be expected to grow up and become a traditional housewife. I would probably dedicate the majority of my time taking care of the kids, cooking, and cleaning for the whole family, and of course, if I would even have thought about having a job of my own, I would be considered crazy and irrational. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century, as the women’s era surfaced, that women started to demand certain rights and opportunities that they did not possess...
Amazon in the Borderplex Tristate 2021
By: Alejandra Aragon
By: Alejandra Aragon
Rendering of Amazon Distribution Center in El Paso, Texas (Credit: City of El Paso)
Back in 2018, El Paso, amongst other cities, was on a list of considerations for Amazon’s second headquarters, HQ2. The city was rejected for the HQ2 but the rejection was taken with a grain of salt or in this case, sand! The silver lining being, the Amazon proposal would bring international attention to the region...
Back in 2018, El Paso, amongst other cities, was on a list of considerations for Amazon’s second headquarters, HQ2. The city was rejected for the HQ2 but the rejection was taken with a grain of salt or in this case, sand! The silver lining being, the Amazon proposal would bring international attention to the region...
Navigating the Election During COVID-19
By: Sophia Andritsos
By: Sophia Andritsos
(Credit: Teach the Vote)
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is significantly changing the logistical procedures and outlook for the 2020 election across national, state, and local levels. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this critical election will have significant political, economic, and social implications on our generation and countless generations to come...
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is significantly changing the logistical procedures and outlook for the 2020 election across national, state, and local levels. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this critical election will have significant political, economic, and social implications on our generation and countless generations to come...