Research Analysis
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Do Terrorists Deter Tourists?
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German Christmas markets, French concert venues, British stadiums, and Tunisian beach fronts draw thousands of visitors from across the world. In the last five years, all of these sites have also been visited by tragedy when terrorists staged attacks designed to kill en masse in each destination. This is, sadly,…
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Housing Programs Improve Stability and Health of Homeless Families
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A home is an invaluable space, providing not only physical shelter but also psychological sanctuary and security. In January 2017, the National Alliance to End Homelessness identified 553,742 homeless individuals living in the U.S. Housing instability causes numerous challenges for the homeless, including negative health consequences. For example, homelessness increases…
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The Impact of Gentrification on Homeowners
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When wealthy new residents move into lower-income neighborhoods, they often renovate homes and open upscale businesses. This drives up property values, property taxes, and rent. This chain of events may force current lower-income residents to move out. Gentrification is a major issue nationwide, and cities are searching for the “magic”…
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In Small-Business Lending, Technology Hasn’t Replaced Face-to-Face Contact
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Technological advances in information processing have dramatically transformed consumer banking. Americans today can apply for home mortgages, credit cards and bank accounts without ever stepping foot in a bank branch. Indeed, these advances have rendered the local bank branch obsolete for many, with in-branch visits accounting for only a small…
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Going Solo: Public Backlash to Unilateralism
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Although observers and experts alike have been struggling to define the exact nature of the current U.S. administration’s strategy, its emphasis on unilateralism and occasional dismissal of multilateralism is apparent. In fact, a common idea suggests that resorting to unilateralism, bluntly understood as the will to “go it alone” and…
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Bias May be Implicit in Current Law on Search and Seizure
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Over the past several years, questions about racial bias in law enforcement have commanded a great deal of public attention. Across the country, citizens have called for reforms to address—and hold police accountable for—racially motivated misconduct. Many municipalities have instituted substantial reforms. But not all police activity is regulated by…
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Understanding Political Polarization: Perceived Threat and Conflict Attitudes
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Recent election results around the world reflect political polarization that is straining the fabric of democracy. Voting patterns indicate a preference for authoritarian leaders who promise closed borders and promote nationalism as an ideal. In a world where immigration is rising, it is important to understand both the resulting policy…
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How Hostile Neighbors Advance their Domestic and Foreign Policy Agendas Through Political Interference
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Existing policy research cites domestic and systemic factors as primary explanations for political underdevelopment, ignoring the potential impact of international relations and foreign interference. As a result, many foreign policy strategies fail to address threats due to nations sharing borders with countries possessing opposing interests. Is it possible that a…
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Aquaculture May Reduce Rural Poverty, Income Inequality
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Since 2014, more than half of all fish consumed by humans have been farmed rather than caught in the wild. Aquaculture — which includes the farming of not only fish, but also mollusks, shellfish, algae, seaweed and more — has grown exponentially for decades and has emerged as a major…
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With the Right Government Incentives, Electric Vehicle Adoption Could Rise
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Over the past decade, the trend of switching to electricity as a power source for everything from cars to space heaters has garnered much attention. With electricity now increasingly being generated from renewable energy sources, the electrification of transportation offers an attractive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and potentially…
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New Evidence on the Effectiveness of Early Interventions for Children With Lead Poisoning
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Early childhood lead poisoning has been linked to detrimental effects on cognition, academic performance, IQ, high school graduation, and even adult earnings. In many countries, laws prohibiting the use of leaded gasoline have reduced lead exposure, but many children continue to be exposed to lead from deteriorating paint in older…