Policy Analyst

Nathaniel Cain

Nathaniel is a senior at Brooklyn Technical High School in Brooklyn, NY and will be starting at Cornell University as a Public Policy major in the fall.

His primary academic interests are American politics, economics, and sociology. In his free time, he enjoys reading, drinking coffee, playing the guitar, trying new foods, and exploring New York City with his friends and family.

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Economic Implications of Evergrande Collapse

Economic Policy

The Evergrande company, a massive Chinese property developer once listed as the world's most valuable real estate company, defaulted and has now been ordered to liquidate, posing both short- and long-term impacts on the Chinese economy. The real estate sector, which has been one of the most important drivers of Chinese growth for years, has started to collapse, with the Evergrande serving as only the first domino. Both the economy and the citizens of China will now suffer due to the damaged real estate industry.

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Breaking Down Biden’s Foreign Aid Proposal

Economic Policy

January 24, 2024

Foreign aid packages are designed as a tool by donor countries to promote economic, political, and social development in recipient countries by providing funds to combat issues such as poverty, natural disasters, and public health crises. This supports shared interests between the donor country and its recipients. In the midst of current conflicts occurring in Israel and Ukraine, President Joe Biden has proposed a $106 billion aid package that would provide support for the two countries. This brief will examine the intricacies surrounding the suggested package and its implications.

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Race-Based Admissions: As It Happened

Social Policy

August 26, 2023

This brief delves into the intricacies of the current Affirmative Action Supreme Court Cases. It evaluates the legal battles of Harvard and UNC and how the Court decided on the fate of race in college admissions. The brief also explains the far-reaching implications of the ruling and how the future of college admissions will change.

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Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Holistic Evaluation

Social Policy

August 3, 2023

AI has grown from a concept to a full-blown field, proving to develop the most in computer science. AI learning is the ability to solve more and more complex scenarios. Recently, we have seen Generative AI like Chat-GPT come into question in education. Students are using AI for good and bad uses, which has brought concern to educators on how they can effectively manage AI in education. This brief evaluates the relatively new role of AI in education and what policies can address questions and concerns in education.

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