Arya Kumar

Arya Kumar

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Arya is a junior in high school in Northern Virginia who currently works at Youth Institute for Policy as the Economic Policy Department Head. Her interest in domestic and international economic development stemmed from her love of reading and she is currently working to publish a research paper on Singapore's political stability. In school, she is most involved in debate, the school newspaper, and tennis. She hopes to pursue a degree in social sciences and eventually go to law school.

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Published Policy Briefs

Revival of the US Entertainment Industry

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Economic Policy
September 21, 2023
This brief delves into the impact of entertainment on the modern economy. It analyzes the influence of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and “Barbenheimer” on economic productivity and its vital role in the US financial system. It also predicts the future of the entertainment industry and consumer spending trends.

Harvesting the Future: Analyzing the Role of the Farm Bill in Shaping the Agricultural Industry

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Economic Policy
July 29, 2023
Farming as an industry is largely impacted and dictated in some way by policy, specifically the farm bill. This brief will analyze the role the farm bill plays in the industry and how its revisions can impact the future of farming.

Debt Ceiling Dilemma: Evaluating its Necessity, Economic Impact, and Solutions

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Economic Policy
June 25, 2023
Delving into the intricacies of the annual US debt ceiling debate, this comprehensive brief provides a thorough understanding of its long-standing history, the policy frameworks it revolves around, and the various conclusions that can be inferred. We aim to illuminate the inherent nature of the debt ceiling, along with exploring the potential impacts stemming from diverse solution strategies.

The Run on Silicon Valley Bank

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Economic Policy
April 12, 2023
This brief will review the run on the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the looming implications. This bank was a cornerstone of one of the largest areas of economic prosperity in the U.S., it is not new as we have seen banks run throughout history. However, it has forced us to analyze the event in terms of policy that led to it occurring or could have prevented it from happening in order to improve the future economy.

The Role of Campaign Finance in Elections

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Economic Policy
February 13, 2023
When running for public office, individuals will attempt to maximize the contributions they receive as a means to help further their campaign. This brief will cover the history of campaign financing, the policy that surrounds it, and other policy options. This allows us to understand the current and desired impact of campaign financing on elections.

President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan

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Economic Policy
December 1, 2022
This brief will cover President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness proposal in relation to its economic implications. The relevance, history, related policy options, and a conclusion about said policy options will be demonstrated.

Impact of a Strong US Dollar

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Economic Policy
November 21, 2022
This brief will cover the current strength of the U.S. dollar and what it means for the economy. Relevance, history, related policy options, and a conclusion about said policy options will be demonstrated.

Inflation Reduction Act

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Economic Policy
October 25, 2022
This brief is focused on the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, as in its elements and the various effects they may have on the economy. The relevance, history, and policy options regarding this act will be explored.

Mass Tech Layoffs and Recession

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Economic Policy
September 26, 2022
This brief will cover the implications of the mass tech layoffs that have occurred recently and how it has and continues to impact the American economy. The relevance, history, policy positions, and policy recommendations regarding this issue will be detailed throughout the brief.

Mortgage Rates and Housing Bubbles

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Economic Policy
May 2, 2022
This policy brief will discuss interest rate alterations and how they have impacted the housing markets, specifically since the onset of the pandemic and in light of recent increases in interest rates. The issue at hand will be described, the various policy positions/prescriptions will be outlined, and a final understanding will be developed.

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