🎶 The Economics of Concert Tickets: Why Resale Costs So Much - StockTrak
Concert tickets aren’t just tickets anymore — they’re golden passes to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether it’s Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or Drake’s latest shows, demand is sky-high. But if you’ve tried buying tickets, you know the real horror story: they sell out in seconds, then reappear on resale sites for two, three, or even ten times the original price.
So what’s really going on here? Let’s break down the economics of concert tickets — and why resale markets are the ultimate example of...
So what’s really going on here? Let’s break down the economics of concert tickets — and why resale markets are the ultimate example of...
🎃 Pumpkin Spice Inflation: Is Your Latte Keeping Up With the Market? - StockTrak
Every fall, pumpkin spice takes over — from lattes to candles to cereal. The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) in particular has become more than just a drink; it’s a seasonal ritual. As a PSL lover myself, I’m not here to discourage a comfort beverage that helps ease the transition from late sunsets and beach days to cooler weather. But as tasty as it is, PSL fans may have noticed something scarier than ghosts this season: the price keeps creeping up. Let’s see how the cost of our favorite fall drink s...
Step to the Side (Hustle)
The 2021 job market has many of us settling into jobs we aren’t necessarily passionate about. While paying the bills and working the traditional 9-5 is something to be proud of, there is no reason you can’t expand your horizons and conjure up a passion project to generate a little extra joy and income.
A side hustle can be any job, occupation, or business you run outside your primary work hours, as a means to boost income. This could be a small startup you launch alone, a part-time job, a busin
A side hustle can be any job, occupation, or business you run outside your primary work hours, as a means to boost income. This could be a small startup you launch alone, a part-time job, a busin
Inflation: How to lose money without spending it
Inflation is the rate at which the value of a currency is falling. During periods of inflation, prices for goods and services rise. Economists categorize inflation into three types:
• Demand-Pull Inflation: When demand is greater than supply, prices rise.
• Cost-Push Inflation: Increases to the cost of wages and raw materials result in higher prices of everyday goods and services.
• Built-In Inflation: Occurs when workers expect their salaries or wages to increase to help maintain their living c
• Demand-Pull Inflation: When demand is greater than supply, prices rise.
• Cost-Push Inflation: Increases to the cost of wages and raw materials result in higher prices of everyday goods and services.
• Built-In Inflation: Occurs when workers expect their salaries or wages to increase to help maintain their living c
The value of a good credit score
You’ve probably heard about the importance of having good credit, but have you ever wondered what that actually means?
Credit is the ability to borrow money, access goods, or use services with the understanding that you’ll pay at a later date. Having good credit means you’re more favourable to banks and lenders. Therefore, it’s important to protect your overall credit score.
In this article, we explain the ins and outs of credit, as well as some tips and tricks to ensure you’re maintaining a h
Credit is the ability to borrow money, access goods, or use services with the understanding that you’ll pay at a later date. Having good credit means you’re more favourable to banks and lenders. Therefore, it’s important to protect your overall credit score.
In this article, we explain the ins and outs of credit, as well as some tips and tricks to ensure you’re maintaining a h
Bruised, broken, and behind
“Text me when you get home.” My friends and family said it so often that, when my sister said it that night, it seemed like a suggestion I could ignore. It was 10:30 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, early enough to walk the 20 minutes home. I had done it hundreds of times before, so when she asked if she could call me an Uber, I laughed. I bundled up, hit shuffle on my playlist, and left excited for my late-night stroll— it was 20 minutes I could avoid studying for my economics midterm. I was lost in
Life as an 1.5 generation migrant
Everyone seems to have labels for each other, often used as a means to define every characteristic of an individual. One universal label, “immigrant”, is used to define someone who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. This categorization can follow a family years after their ancestors migrated and is often broken down into three categories: First-, second-, and third-generation immigrants. The first generation was born outside Canada and moved here as adults; the second is the Canadia
Starting the conversation about eating disorders
University life is filled with academic and social pressure which can give rise to increased mental health concerns. One class of mental illness that affects many students is eating disorders. According to the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), it is estimated that between 10 and 20 per cent of women and four to 10 per cent of men attending university suffer from an eating disorder. These illnesses are characterized by irregular eating habits and an extreme fixation with eating, food,
Mom, can you come pick me up?
As the add-drop period ends, the 2019–2020 school year is officially in full swing. This realization can be daunting for many students, especially those starting their first year at McGill. For these newcomers, reality is likely sinking in as the excitement of starting post-secondary education is replaced with the pains of the frosh flu; evenmore, settling into life away from home can feel exhausting. However, it is important to remember that students everywhere have experienced homesickness, an
Toward a more just judicial system
The first Mental Health and Law Conference will take place on March 30 at McGill to facilitate discussion and bring awareness to the links between two prominent fields of study: Law and psychology. The Thomson House event will host researchers from around Montreal who will facilitate a conversation on how lawmakers can reform Canada’s judicial system to better accommodate offenders suffering from mental illness.
Lawyers often work for clients who suffer from mental health issues including schiz
Lawyers often work for clients who suffer from mental health issues including schiz
The Consumer Price Index
Have you ever noticed how the price of everyday items fluctuates over the years? Are you curious how these prices are determined? The consumer price index (CPI) is the most widely used indicator of inflation in the United States and Canada. Changes in the CPI are used to assess price variations associated with the cost of living. In this article, we’ll break down why the CPI is important and how it impacts consumer spending.
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The CPI serves as a method of
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The CPI serves as a method of
Bike and scooter-shares are changing the way Montrealers commute
With concern for climate change at an all-time high, autumn in Montreal is a great time for students to explore new eco-friendly ways to get around the city. BIXI and JUMP bikes and Lime and Bird e-scooters offer fun, cost-effective options that do not contribute to the pollution problem exacerbated by carbon-emitting cars, buses, and trains. With these small but mighty vehicles more accessible than ever, The McGill Tribune investigated Montreal’s four bike and scooter-shares.
The first public
The first public
Combatting impostor syndrome on campus
A student receives an acceptance letter to their dream school or an offer for a prestigious internship, yet, they cannot help but wonder why they were selected. These thoughts are characteristic of impostor syndrome: The feeling that one’s successes are not a result of their efforts or abilities but are, instead, a fluke. Those who experience the phenomenon often feel like a fraud and believe their achievements do not measure up to their peers’ accomplishments. The fast-paced campus life can bri
New year, new you
Whether they promise to make it to those 8:30 a.m. lectures, spend less money on Starbucks cappuccinos, or visit the gym more often, students make New Year’s resolutions like everyone else. However, as they settle back into classes, it can be difficult to prioritize their new goals. Understanding the best methods of breaking or making a habit may be the key to successfully completing a New Year’s resolution.
The most common New Year’s resolutions, such as cutting down on screen time or saving m
The most common New Year’s resolutions, such as cutting down on screen time or saving m