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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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May 23, 2019
United States
Trump's Next Fed Nominee Wants a Gold Standard. It's an Idea Past Its Time.
In January 1986, Ronald Reagan marched into a meeting of his economic advisory board and let off steam about inflation. “I used to pay $50 for a suit,” he fumed. “Now $50 will hardly get it cleaned.”…
December 9, 2020
International Law
U.S. Supreme Court Assesses Corporate Complicity in Child Slavery
Should U.S. companies be held responsible for child slavery on West African farms where cocoa beans are harvested? The top U.S. court’s decision could have major consequences for chocolate companies …
June 24, 2022
United States
Trump, Partisanship, and Democracy
Fifty years ago, Republicans turned on President Richard Nixon. Today, most of the party continues to stand by Trump. Why the difference? A rise in partisanship.
January 7, 2022
Monetary Policy
Inflation: Learning the Proper Lessons From History
Higher inflation has led to calls for price controls and a reexamination of the relationship between inflation and employment. History offers some helpful lessons.
September 17, 2018
South Korea
Moon Jae-In Can Put U.S.-North Korea Negotiations Back on Track. Here's How.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has doubled down on efforts to prevent U.S.-North Korean negotiations from careening off course. After Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's August visit to Pyongyang wa…
