
Vol. 3, 2025
Point of View
Our perspective on issues affecting global financial markets.
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Article 1
December 26, 2025
Nuclear Defense: Responding To Popular Critiques Of Nuclear Energy
The world needs cheaper, cleaner, and far more abundant energy. The good news is that we can easily achieve all three with readily available technology. We debunk a few of the most popular arguments against nuclear energy.

Article 2
December 26, 2025
K-Pop-onomics: The Story Behind A Cultural Superpower
South Korea punches well above its weight in the global pop culture scene. Is it just luck, or is there an industrial method to the madness? We’ve examined the history and data and have a story to tell.

Article 3
December 26, 2025
Putting H-1B Visas Into Context: A Talent System America Forgot To Update
Immigration is back in the news. This time, it's an uproar over proposed filing fees for H-1B visas. However, a discussion of visa fees reveals a bigger problem: the U.S. high-skilled immigration system is in desperate need of a software update.
Article 4
December 26, 2025
Illusion of Dominance: A Study of the Latest Rivalry in Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have won the last eight Grand Slams in tennis. On the surface, Alcaraz appears dominant, but the outcomes reveal a different reality. We tabulate every single point that defines the latest rivalry in a global sport.
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