The Cost of Ignoring Labor Reform in Japan

November 14th, 2013 - Tamkinat Rauf

Economists contend that polarization in Japan’s labor force could hold back the success of Abenomics. More »

Increased Immigration Leading to Higher Wages for Native Born Citizens?

November 7th, 2013 - Boris Angelov

Supply driven immigration may result in net positive employment. More »

Nobel Peace Prize Shines International Spotlight on Chemical Weapons

October 31st, 2013 - Natalya Wallin

A look at one of the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize winners and why its previously unsung efforts to rid the world of chemical weapons are more critical than ever. More »

Intellectual Property Rights Spur Innovation…Sometimes

October 29th, 2013 - Lindsay Haymes

Researchers find that a universal IPR level could have a sub-optimal impact on innovation. More »

Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia

October 7th, 2013 - Sarah Sibley

The founder of Alternativas discusses agricultural challenges in a world of climate and economic changes. More »

La Seguridad Alimentaria en un Mundo cada vez más Urbano: El Caso de Bolivia

October 7th, 2013 - Sarah Sibley

La fundadora de Alternativas habla acerca de los retos agrícolas en un contexto de cambios climáticos y económicos. More »

An Extra Helping Hand: Changing Behavior to Fight Adult Obesity

September 17th, 2013 - Sarah Sibley

Suparna Ferreri’s Bienestar steps into the escalating obesity crisis with a mission of helping Mexico’s adults manage a healthy and sustainable weight. More »

Analyzing Income Distribution: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mexico’s Social Spending

September 12th, 2013 - Victor Chan

Data from Mexico indicate that the type of government social spending - indirect vs. direct subsidies - leads to different outcomes in terms of poverty reduction and income redistribution. More »

A Nuclear World with Nuclear Problems

August 29th, 2013 - Matthew Smith

An interview with atomic expert Kennette Benedict about the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons. More »

Israel and the Two-State Solution: Fantasy or Reality?

August 15th, 2013 - Jonathan Grabinsky

John Mearsheimer discusses America’s role in the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations. More »

China: Progress without Partnership

July 23rd, 2013 - Jeff Gerlach

China’s reliance on economic growth is the primary reason it has remained so obstinate to world pacts on climate change. More »

Does Working from Home Improve Workers’ Performance?

July 18th, 2013 - Thu Giang Le

Employees working from home are less likely to leave the company and report higher work satisfaction. More »