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Ryan Davidoff

Editor-in-Chief

Ryan Davidoff is a Senior at Harvard-Westlake and an Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard-Westlake Economic Review


Articles by Ryan Davidoff

The Most Important Company You've Never Heard Of
Markets and Investing

The Most Important Company You've Never Heard Of

You've all heard of AI, and our guess is that you've used it before, maybe even every day. But have you ever sat done and thought about how...

Why Do Stocks Go Up?
Markets and Investing

Why Do Stocks Go Up?

"The Dow is Over 50,000." But what does that exactly mean? What are stocks, and why do they go up? Read this article to learn more.

Why Is Everything So Expensive?
Economic Policy

Why Is Everything So Expensive?

From inflation and housing shortages to gas prices and corporate pricing, here's what's really driving the rising cost of living.

What Gives Money Value?
Markets and Investing

What Gives Money Value?

You use it practically every day, but at the end of the day, it's just a piece of paper. An apple has tangible value-you can eat it. What...

The Economics of AI
Technology and Innovation

The Economics of AI

How will AI impact the world? This article provides a nuanced opinion on the debate that has captivated the attention of millions.

Is the National Debt Actually a Problem?
Markets and Investing

Is the National Debt Actually a Problem?

Most people have heard about the United States' rapidly expanding national debt. In fact, it's recently reached over $40 Trillion dollars....

Cryptocurrency: Revolutionary Technology or Ponzi Scheme?
Markets and Investing

Cryptocurrency: Revolutionary Technology or Ponzi Scheme?

Is cryptocurrency a revolutionary financial technology or a speculative bubble? This article explores the blockchain, Bitcoin, and...