Winter heating is linked to higher ambient concentrations of total suspended particles (TSP) and a reduction in life expectancy in northern China. More »
Stanford researchers consider life cycle assessments of wind and solar technologies to determine whether they can afford the energetic costs associated with grid-scale energy storage deployment. More »
New research finds that potential welfare gains from trade liberalization are likely highly underestimated because international trade statistics fail to capture the true economic impact of tradable services. More »
Programs like North Carolina’s Smart Start and More at Four are producing better academic outcomes – and not just for the children in the programs. More »
New study finds that closing urban public schools can lead to educational alternatives that increase segregation. More »
This week, Julie Cooper speaks with Cook County’s 10th District Commissioner Bridget Gainer about vacant properties in Cook County, the role of the Cook County Land Bank in dealing with those properties, and what opportunities the County has to adapt its resid... More »
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson speaks candidly about underrepresentation of women in politics, what it really takes to run for office, and shares the best career advice she ever received. More »
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed sits down to talk about being a pragmatic progressive and why that doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. More »
Researchers examine characteristics associated with improved medication adherence in Value-Based Insurance Design plans that aim to improve patient health while reducing treatment cost. More »
Former Romney campaign manager Beth Myers shares her thoughts on the recent evolution of politics and the GOP. More »
Long-term unemployment spells do not influence employers’ hiring decisions according to new research in the American Economic Review. More »
BRT President John Engler shares his views on the tax code, international trade, environmental regulations, and the Affordable Care Act. More »