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Donovan Zagorin is a senior fellow and economic policy lead at YIP. He is currently a high school senior in California who looks to further the goal of improving discourse in politics, especially among youth. He has interests in politics, philosophy, and economics, all of which he hopes to pursue through college and the rest of his foreseeable future.
Published Content
Where Did it Come From? – A Note on the Origin of Money
One of the most pondered questions in society is “why do we have money?” Many question why we cannot simply live in a society where people create the necessary resources and exchange with one another. This is a question that revolves around the origin of money. Those already versed in economics typically hold the barter theory of money, which was mainly developed by Adam Smith and Carl Menger; however, there are some contentions to this theory which have mainly come about due to anthropologist David Graeber and his book, Debt: The First 5000 Years. This article aims both to explain the barter theory of money and defend it from Graeber’s critiques.
Is the Market Responsible for Monopolization? The History of Monopolies in America
The Run on Silicon Valley Bank
The Role of Campaign Finance in Elections
President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan
Impact of a Strong US Dollar
Mass Tech Layoffs and Recession
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U.S. Economic Shrinkage Throughout 2022
Tariffs and their Consequences
The Future of Social Security
The Debt Ceiling
Regulating the Cryptocurrency Industry
Price Controls
Monetary Solutions for Inflation after COVID-19
A $15 Minimum Wage on Balance
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