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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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April 15, 2015
South Korea
Korea’s Immigration Policy Backlash
Darcie Draudt is a research associate for Korea Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Late last month, the South Korean Ministry of Gender Equality and Family presented an open discussion tit…
February 22, 2013
Fossil Fuels
Asking the Right Questions About Changes in Derivative Markets
As part of a book I’m working on, I’ve spent some time wading through the econometric literature on speculation in commodity markets, oil in particular. This body of research tries to shed light on h…
September 19, 2011
Economics
Are Natural Resources the Road to Economic Prosperity?
The always insightful Jim Hamilton has an interesting post at Econbrowser in which he asserts that “a vision of what American economic growth over the next decade could look like might also help us a…
July 18, 2019
Women and Women's Rights
A Woman on the Moon and Equality on Earth
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and push toward a new frontier in space exploration, it is time to ensure women are equal partners in STEM and space.
December 15, 2020
Elections and Voting
The 2020 Election by the Numbers
It’s almost over. Yesterday Electoral College electors convened virtually or in person in state capitals across the country to cast their votes. The result was what everyone expected, the election of…
