The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume, “The Oniony Bundle,” features a satirical take on recent events. Topics covered are the stellar job market placements of Economics majors at Penn State, South American concerns about an unstable northern neighbor, a put-out Paul Ryan, and Volkswagen’s newfound transparency. In addition, the op-ed offers suggestions for several economical alternatives to the planned border wall.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 31
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.
This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the new administration’s proposed budget for 2018. Other topics covered are restrictive fees for fishing in Pennsylvania, the meeting between Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, and the possible relocation of Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC to the United States.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 30
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the dangers of a French exit from the European Union. Other topics covered are the challenges of replacing the Affordable Care Act and a planned merger of the London Stock Exchange Group and the Deutsche Börse of Frankfurt.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 29
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the inclusion of re-exports in United States trade data. Other topics covered are suspicions of corruption in South Korean conglomerates, Saudi Aramco’s partial privatization, and a fictional terrorist attack in Sweden.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 28
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the necessity of central bank independence. Other topics covered are the repeal of Dodd-Frank, the feasibility of Trump’s budget, and anti-corruption protests in Romania.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 27
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the importance of freedom of the press. Other topics covered are the first week of the Trump presidency, new partisan dating websites, and millennials’ supposed “addiction” to technology.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Fall Edition: Volume 26
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an investigation of the competitiveness of the United States and Gulf state airline industries. Other topics covered are pro-democracy and anti-separatist protests in Hong Kong, the upward trend in American consumer spending, and Donald Trump’s upset victory last week.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Fall Edition: Volume 25
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed making the case for marijuana legalization. Other topics covered are the October jobs report, election-related stock market volatility, and a new American entertainment acquisition by Wanda Group.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Special Edition: Volume 24
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle focuses on the 2016 United States presidential election. The op-ed addresses funding for public higher education institutions. Other topics covered are the third-party candidates’ economic policy proposals, Clinton and Trump’s energy policy platforms, and possible reforms to the healthcare industry.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Fall Edition: Volume 23
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features two op-eds: one comparing the effects of the presidential candidates’ policies on short-run and long-run economic growth and another drawing attention to the politics of the Nobel Prize in Economics. Other topics covered are the aftermath of the Wells Fargo scandal and Facebook’s new business communication platform, Workplace.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Fall Edition: Volume 22
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the death penalty. Other topics covered are potential monetary policy changes by the Federal Reserve, the creepy clown craze, the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economics, and Samsung’s Note 7 recall.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Fall Edition: Volume 21
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on NAFTA and globalization. Other topics covered are the first presidential debate, the ban-the-box movement, and Colombians’ vote to reject a peace agreement with FARC.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Summer Edition: Volume 20
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed on the Consumer Protection and Choice Act. Other topics covered are presidential candidates' opposition to the TPP, the acquisition of UberChina by homegrown DidiChuxing, and the recent decision by Britain's central bank to cut interest rates.This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The Optimal Bundle Summer Edition: Volume 19
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Committee.This volume of the Optimal Bundle features an analysis of gun control in the United States. Topics include the link between ownership and violent deaths, the human and financial impact of tighter regulation, and the gun lobby’s influence on Capitol Hill.
For an introduction to the issue, scroll down to read our previous blog post, “Good Guys and Bad Guys: The Trouble With Gun Control.”
The (International) Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 18
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Subcommittee.This edition of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed about the Panama Papers. Other topics in this edition include the impact of the commodities boom on South American economies, the Greek-Macedonian border's role in the global refugee crisis, and the simultaneous high economic growth forecast and struggles of Southeast Asia. This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The (Domestic) Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 17
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Subcommittee.This edition of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed about the U.S.'s role in funding NATO. Other topics in this edition include the revelations of the Panama Papers, a decline in U.S. retail sales, and Bernie Sanders' comments about General Electric. This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The (Domestic) Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 16
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Subcommittee.This edition of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed about political inertia regarding the Pennsylvania state budget. Other topics in this edition include gridlock in the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, the "fake CEO or President" scam, and the future of alternative intelligence. This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The (International) Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 15
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Subcommittee.This edition of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed about a money-laundering scandal implicating the Malaysian Prime Minister. Other topics in this edition include the Russian military's withdrawal from Syria, the profitability of lithium in South America markets, and the potential for the United Kingdom to exit the European Union. This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The (Domestic) Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 14
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Subcommittee.This edition of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed about the NFL's response to Georgia's religious liberty laws. Other topics in this edition include the cost of U.S. presidential primary elections, disparate price fluctuations in the real estate market and their implications for socioeconomic class, and the Fed's decision to leave the target federal funds rate unchanged. This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.
The (International) Optimal Bundle Spring Edition: Volume 13
The Optimal Bundle is a student publication run by the Penn State Economics Association’s Print Education Subcommittee.This edition of the Optimal Bundle features an op-ed about Brazilian political instability. Other topics in this edition include French labor unions, the possible demise of the U.S. embargo on Cuba, and Chinese consumer confidence. This is an online version of the print edition of the Optimal Bundle.