Econ Beyond 2026 Issue 2

In this issue — Sanctions as Economic Weapons,' we’ll dissect how nations wield trade restrictions and financial pressure as tools of geopolitical strategy—without firing a shot. We’ll also explore unconventional economic forces, from the hidden costs of poverty to the psychology behind gym memberships, revealing how markets shape behavior in unexpected ways. By connecting theory to real-world examples like fast fashion and Argentina’s radical reforms, you’ll see economics as a dynamic weapon and a force of everyday life.