Economic Policy Analyst

Camille Van Bruaene

Camille is a student at the University of San Diego studying political science. She is passionate about civic engagement, collaboration, and understanding the ways policy shapes everyday life.

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The Cost of Living Crisis: Inflation’s Lasting Effects on Gen Z’s Economic Future

Economic Policy

December 20, 2025

This brief examines how ongoing inflation, rising housing costs, and increased debt have created a long-term cost-of-living challenge for young Americans. It reviews previous policy efforts and highlights solutions to tackle affordability while creating new opportunities for Gen Z.

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Foreign Funding: An Answer Or An Illusion? A Qualitative And Quantitative Approach

Economic Policy

October 10, 2025

This brief utilizes a quantitative and qualitative approach to provide insight into the economic implications of foreign funding in the contemporary world. Additionally, with historical and modern examples, the paper discusses foreign funding as a driver of innovative growth but takes into account its possible drawbacks. Through a multivariate regression model, the brief examines the effects of foreign funding on the Human Development Index of a plethora of nations.

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