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Alice’s Economics
— Exploring the world through the lens of economics

Hi, I’m Alice (Yuluoyan)! I’m deeply passionate about economics. Beyond what I learn in class, I love exploring books, articles, and videos that help me understand how the real-world economy works.
To me, economics isn’t just about numbers and graphs—it’s about people, decisions, and the systems that shape our world. By sharing my reflections and insights, I hope to make economics more approachable and inspiring for anyone curious about how our world truly functions.

Economic Freedom and Economic Growth

Abstract： The Index of Economic Freedom, published annually by the Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal, measures how institutional and policy factors—such as business freedom, trade freedom, property rights, and government size—relate to economic development. High economic freedom often correlates with higher income, stability, and peace, but the index has limits: some high-ranking economies grow slowly, while some low-ranking ones grow rapidly. Indicators can als

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Oct 23, 20253 min read

Stock Index Funds: The Best Choice for Individual Investors

Abstract： Stock index funds are a top choice for individual investors due to their simplicity, low cost, diversification, long-term growth potential, and transparency. They track a specific stock index, eliminating the need for stock picking while spreading risk across many companies and industries. Lower management fees and reduced trading costs boost long-term returns, while historical data shows stable performance over decades. However, success requires selecting indexes w

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Oct 23, 20252 min read