Economic Policy Lead

Megan Kwok

Megan is a high school student from the UK and an Economic Policy Lead here at YIP. She’s interested in various aspects of public policy, including but not limited to: racial profiling in AI and healthcare inequalities. In her free time, she likes listening to music and writing her own songs.

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Policy Briefs by the author

Mass Tech Layoffs and Recession

Economic Policy

September 25, 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.

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Inflation Reduction Act

Economic Policy

October 24, 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.

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U.S. Economic Shrinkage Throughout 2022

Economic Policy

June 12, 2022

The brief will discuss economic shrinkage that has occurred throughout 2022. Various issues such as a drop in exports, decreases in government spending, and changes to interest rates will be covered. The relevance, history, and policy responses regarding this issue will be outlined alongside certain policy suggestions to revert this economic shrinkage.

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Regulating the Cryptocurrency Industry

Economic Policy

July 10, 2022

This brief will be an analysis that covers the topic of crypto-currency volatility along with the bill which has been proposed to regulate the industry. The relevance, history, policy positions, and policy recommendations regarding crypto-currency will be explored.

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