VOLUME IX

EDITORIAL BOARD

Jane Platt

Senior Editor

Jane is a fourth-year Honors Economics student interested in public policy, with a specific focus on gender, health, and politics. Previously, she has worked in research in Health Economics, studying the impacts of diseases among different racial groups. This year, she joined IONA to expand and broaden her understanding of economic topics, while sharing her knowledge of econometrics with a wonderful team of editors. She is excited to read the insightful and intriguing research of VSE students, and to collaborate with a great team.

Sahaj Khanna

Senior Editor

Sahaj is a third-year honours economics student with a (potential) minor in math. Within economics, he is highly interested in applied microeconomics, development economics, and political economy. He is excited to read and analyse research papers written by fellow UBC students.

Shiva Sundar

Senior Editor

Shiva is a fifth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Management, specializing in Economics and Business, with a keen interest in the consulting sphere. His proficiency in editing has been honed through a diverse range of experiences, spanning from spearheading editorial responsibilities for a high school magazine to actively curating monthly issues at a corporate bank. Enthusiastic about leveraging his expertise, Shiva is poised to make a meaningful contribution to IONA this year. He eagerly anticipates engaging with the impressive research projects and initiatives his peers are driving in the realm of economics, aiming to spotlight the remarkable accomplishments of the UBC economic community.

Shreya Iyer

Senior Editor

Shreya is third year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Economics and Political Science. She holds an avid interest in the interactions between public policy and economics, especially as it pertains to decision making at a national level. Through the IONA Journal this year, she hopes to discover the practical applications of economic research and looks forward to meeting and working with the editorial team.

Silas Kwok

Senior Editor

Silas is a fourth-year student completing his Bachelor of Arts in Honours Economics with a passion for understanding topics including urban development, banking, and labour trends. After having previously served as a Junior Editor and Exchange writer with the Iona Journal, Silas is pumped to be back with Iona Journal as a Senior Editor this year. He looks forward to having more stimulating discussions about economic topics, academic research, and life.

Wuyang Ren

Senior Editor

Wuyang is a third-year Honours Economics student with an interdisciplinary interest in political economy, economic history, and public health. He is particularly interested in using empirical tools to explore how historical policies have contributed to the enduring disparities among communities. He is also fascinated by the intricate relationship between social movements and economic trends throughout the history. As a senior editor, Wuyang hopes to make the opportunity of engaging in the scholarly discourse more accessible to undergraduate students who share a passion in economics.

Ishaan Sahai

Senior Editor

Ishaan is a final-year Economics major keen on how an economics lens can be used as a tool to address the issues of the world around him. He has previously been involved with IONA as an Exchange Contributor and Junior Editor, and is excited to connect with other members of the UBC undergraduate Econ community. Ishaan has worked with the federal and provincial governments and is keen on moving into a career emphasizing policy, research, analysis, and/or data after graduating. He also takes interest in film in his spare time.

Aadeesh Nargotra

Junior Editor

Aadeesh is an incoming freshman at UBC, aspiring to get into BA Economics and Statistics combined major program. With a strong desire to develop a solid foundation in Economics and explore the wide-ranging implications of Decentralised Finance, Aadeesh is dedicated to gaining valuable insight and seeking mentorship from experienced individuals, while fostering long-term connections during his time as Junior Editor. Having an open mind and a genuine passion for continuous learning, he welcomes unique perspectives and guidance that can facilitate personal and professional growth.

Adrian Chan

Junior Editor

Adrian is a second year BA student looking to dual major in economics and statistics. He has lots of writing and editing experience during my experience as a International Baccalaureate student. With a interest in econometrics and willingness to learn more about other fields in economics, he is excited to dive deep into economic research along with my wonderful peers in IONA.

Agastya Kaul

Junior Editor

Agastya Kaul is a first-year Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) student with a keen interest in public policy, behavioural economics, and environmental economics. Having previously served as an editor and executive for his high school newspaper, he brings an extensive experience in editing and writing. Joining IONA Journal, Agastya is eager to broaden his skill set and delve deeper into the academic field of economics, its applications, and its latest advancements in our rapidly evolving world. He is excited to be part of the IONA team this year!

Agrim Gulaty

Junior Editor

Agrim is a second-year Bachelor of Arts student aiming to major in economics. His academic interests include financial economics, quantitative economic analysis with data science applications, and labor market economics. He hopes to gain valuable insights into the world of academia and learn about the intricacies of economic research and its processes, with the ultimate goal of conducting his own research in the future.

Ayush Saini

Junior Editor

Ayush is a third-year Bachelor's degree in Arts student, with a major in Economics and a minor in Political Science, displays a keen enthusiasm for utilizing regression models to assess the effects of government policies on society through an economic lens. Beyond his academic commitments, Ayush is working part-time with a youth-focused non-profit organization and aspires to further advance his academic knowledge to contribute to IONA Journal. Ayush’s ultimate goal is to use empirical research methods in order to gain a deeper understanding of the economic consequences of our global environment and the influence of markets on the public sphere.

Doris Che

Junior Editor

Doris is a second-year Bachelor of Economics student with a minor in Data Science. Doris is very interested in learning more about the quantitative tools that underpin economic progress. She is very motivated by a genuine desire to improve her writing abilities in the field of economics. On top of this, she is very excited to work with, contribute to, and grow alongside the talented individuals who comprise this dynamic team.

Faiz Ray

Junior Editor

Faiz is a first-year Bachelor of Arts student hoping to major in Economics and Math, and is keenly interested in econometrics and causal inference. After writing a literature review on the impact of tax cuts and an academic essay on minimum wage policies in high school, he looks forward to learning more about public policy and research methodologies employed in modern economic research through his work with IONA.

Fardin Kabir

Junior Editor

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Janesh Tulsan

Junior Editor

Janesh is a second year BA student with interests in Economics and Mathematics. After serving as the President of his high school's economics club, Janesh is passionate about collaborating and working with other bright minds at IONA to help publish a new magazine. He focuses his research on macroeconomics and microfinance and hopes to learn new findings on similar topics through submitted research papers!

Jaromir Sulja

Junior Editor

Jaromir is a second-year International Relations student minoring in Economics, and will be working in his first editorial role with the IONA journal. With an interest in economic development, global finance, and political economy, he is excited to support undergraduate research at the forefront of the field. He looks forward to being a part of the incredible team at IONA, where he hopes to contribute and to learn.

Juhi Grover

Junior Editor

Juhi is a second-year student majoring in Economics and Statistics. After running an interdisciplinary magazine throughout high school and participating in undergraduate research in her first year, she is excited to join the Iona Journal to expand her knowledge and skillset. She is interested in the quantitative aspects of Economics and hopes to learn more about how Economics intertwines with other subject domains. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and crocheting.

Kaitlyn Yu

Junior Editor

Kait is a second-year Arts student from Vancouver, BC, minoring in commerce and pursuing a major in economics. She has a passion for economics and business with an interest in how economics can play a crucial role in shaping and improving various disciplines, including trade, gender studies and education. Through the IONA Journal, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of empirical methods and evidence in economic analysis, in addition to cultivating valuable skills in editing and publishing insightful research.

Kamakshi Anand

Junior Editor

Kamakshi is a second-year Bachelor of Arts student, intending to double major in Economics and Political Science. She is especially interested in public policy. Kamakshi is a versatile content writer and dedicated student with a track record of academic excellence. She hopes to leverage her analytical, research, and writing skills to uphold the journal's high standards. Her proficiency in social media management and public relations complements her editorial role. She looks forward to contributing to an inclusive community that fosters diversity, united by a shared love for Economics.

Leen Zeidan

Junior Editor

Leen is a second-year Arts student hoping to major in Economics, with a particular interest in Microeconomics and game theory. She founded her high school's first monthly newsletter and administered the editorial process, along with research and interviews. Leen is excited to dive deep into IONA Journal and learn more about the academic research and publication process. Alongside a strong team of editors, she is thrilled to collaborate on a common ground of passion and interest for Economics. Her biggest hope is to transform her favorite subject into bite-sized pieces for the average reader to both understand and enjoy.

Leen Al Tabbaa

Junior Editor

Leen is a third year Economics major with a minor in Commerce. Her passion for economics lies in a lot of different areas. Some of my interests include macroeconomics, the political international economy, monetary policies, and methods quantitative analysis. In addition, she greatly enjoys the process of academic research and writing, particularly coupled with the use of econometric tools and methods. She is excited to hone my skills, discover more of my interests, and delve deeper into the world of economic research within this role!

Leona Yu

Junior Editor

Leona is a second-year Bachelor of International Economics student aiming to channel her passion for writing and editing. Her origins trace back to Calgary, Alberta, although she grew up in numerous countries. She envisions research pursuits in her post-graduate path and exploring different areas of economics. This is her second year in the IONA journal and she is excited to gain more detailed exposure to academic papers while building connections with like-minded peers.

Luigi Vicencio

Junior Editor

As a second-year student in the Bachelor of Arts program, Luigi Vicencio hopes to foster his economics knowledge and gain experience in academia. During high school in Brazil, Luigi earned silver and bronze medals in the Brazilian Economics Olympiad and co-founded a STEM-focused Blog in which he wrote introductory economics articles. His major economic interests are educational public policies and macroeconomics applied to finance. In his spare time, Luigi enjoys watching soccer and discovering new spots at UBC.

Syifani Parinduri

Junior Editor

She is a second-year student in the Faculty of Arts, deeply passionate about combining economics and statistics. In high school, she thrived in some economics competitions. These experiences ignited my love for research in economics, and she is thrilled to continue exploring this path in collaboration with my enthusiastic teammates.

Vaishnavi Patil

Junior Editor

Vaishnavi is a second-year BA student intending to double major in Economics and Psychology. She is interested in Social and Developmental Economics, particularly the intersectionality of income inequality and hopes to be involved in Policy Research. In her free time she is at the Pottery club, reading or playing the guitar. She is excited to contribute to the next edition of the Iona journal and looks forward to gaining research skills!

Yash Dhaundiyal

Junior Editor

Yash, a first-year Bachelor of International Economics student, is passionate about exploring topics such as the macroeconomic impacts of globalization. His enthusiasm for economics goes beyond the classroom, as he actively seeks to deepen his knowledge in various fields. Yash is eager to uncover the practical implications of academic research in economics and how it can address today's most pressing issues.

Zubayer Khan Nabil

Junior Editor

A second year student of the Bachelors of Art program at UBC, Zubayer aims to study economics with focus on developmental and welfare economics. His interest lies in understanding economic policies in their historical and philosophical context. He has experience in research through his academic work and is well versed in economics as a tutor of the subject. This year, he plans to bring both his academic curiosity and skills to an exceptional editorial team to present some exceptional literature in economics.

VOLUME IX

EDITORIAL BOARD

Jane Platt

Sahaj Khanna

Shiva Sundar

Shreya Iyer

Silas Kwok

Wuyang Ren

Ishaan Sahai

Aadeesh Nargotra

Adrian Chan

Agastya Kaul

Agrim Gulaty

Ayush Saini

Doris Che

Faiz Ray

Fardin Kabir

Janesh Tulsan

Jaromir Sulja

Juhi Grover

Kaitlyn Yu

Kamakshi Anand

Leen Zeidan

Leen Al Tabbaa

Leona Yu

Luigi Vicencio

Syifani Parinduri

Vaishnavi Patil

Yash Dhaundiyal

Zubayer Khan Nabil

Past Teams

Volume VIII Editorial Board

Volume VII Editorial Board

Volume VI Editorial Board

Volume V Editorial Board

Volume IV Editorial Board

Volume III Editorial Board

Volume II Editorial Board

Volume I Editorial Board