Research Analysis
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Will Basel III Help or Hurt?
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Will new regulations make the financial system safe or just ineffective?
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Does Post-Disaster Aid Reach the Neediest Populations?
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The outpouring of aid in Haiti failed to reach the people who needed it most.
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Metro Recovery in a Global Economy
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U.S. metros, the nation’s exporters, are driving economic recovery.
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A New Standard for Transit Investments
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Livability principles can help policymakers prioritize transit spending, especially for Bus Rapid Transit.
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Gas’s Golden Age: The World Energy Outlook
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The future of natural gas is bright. Switching to gas, though, is no panacea.
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The Financial Industry: Too Important to Leave to Bankers
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Improved disclosure of financial information and compensation schemes that tie executive pay to credit quality could help avoid another financial collapse.
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Bite-Size Nuclear Reactors: More Than We Can Chew?
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Small modular reactors have design and, potentially, cost advantages. Regulatory obstacles, however, remain significant.
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Public-Private Partnerships in International Development
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The U.S. should put away its wallet and concentrate on making friends.
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The Green Space Chase: Property Values in Arid Climates
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Homebuyers are willing to pay a green premium, so long as they aren’t near public parks and golf courses.
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Iranian Sanctions: New Wine in Old Bottles?
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The oil embargo against Iran will hurt that country’s economy. But it could also have adverse effects in the EU.