Ricky Gandhi

Junior adjunct fellow at the American Security Project and economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Holds degrees in biology, political science, and a master's in economics.

Why Accepting Refugees Actually Hurts ISIS

The discussions revolving around the U.S.’s (and others’) role in aiding refugees has generated heated discussions. Arguments of American values and national security have dominated debates. However, one

By Ricky Gandhi

February 3, 2016

Why Everyone Continues to Get the Gun Control Debate Wrong

The United States follows a very familiar formula when it comes to gun violence: mass shooting, outrage, do nothing, repeat. This cycle has a few root causes that contribute to

By Ricky Gandhi

December 8, 2015

Weakening Indian Rupee Has Major Consequences on U.S., Global Economy

Mivr / shutterstock.com The Indian economy has been sluggish as of late. Corresponding to an underwhelming growth rate, the rupee has also lost substantial strength in the global market. In

By Ricky Gandhi

September 16, 2013

In Deterring Modern-Day Slavery, California is Stopped Short

Remaining well hidden from the public eye, human trafficking is, in fact, a problem in the United States. Sex-slavery and severe labor exploitation, what can be considered modern-day

By Ricky Gandhi

December 28, 2012

Child Poverty Remains a Serious Issue in the US

Photo: endchildpoverty.co.uk One of the biggest, yet neglected, concerns facing the nation deals with child poverty. According to a 2012 UNICEF report, roughly 23.1 percent of children

By Ricky Gandhi

December 12, 2012

European Austerity Measures Lead to Multi-Nation Strikes

Credit: dailymail.co.uk I, along with many others, did not have to go into work on November 14. Actually, we could not go into work. The 24 hour Train

By Ricky Gandhi

November 15, 2012

Eurozone Crisis Is Still Significant Despite Media Coverage

Credit: Europeword.com A wide array of topics has surfaced throughout this election, most of which will arise again during the debates. However, one particular topic has received very little

By Ricky Gandhi

October 4, 2012

Do Political Conventions Influence Undecided Voters?

Credit: NPR With the talk of political conventions fresh in the air, some might wonder about their relevance in modern day politics. Before the extensive primary election season, political conventions

By Ricky Gandhi

September 5, 2012

Studies Illustrate Rarity Of Voter Fraud

Voters in Minnesota line up in July to vote in primary elections and on a ballot referendum instituting a voter ID state constitutional amendment. Credit: blog.heritage.org Recently, talks

By Ricky Gandhi

August 27, 2012