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Increased Immigration Leading to Higher Wages for Native Born Citizens?
Supply driven immigration may result in net positive employment. More »
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Nobel Peace Prize Shines International Spotlight on Chemical Weapons
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 »
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Intellectual Property Rights Spur Innovation…Sometimes
Researchers find that a universal IPR level could have a sub-optimal impact on innovation. More »
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Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia
The founder of Alternativas discusses agricultural challenges in a world of climate and economic changes. More »
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La Seguridad Alimentaria en un Mundo cada vez más Urbano: El Caso de Bolivia
La fundadora de Alternativas habla acerca de los retos agrícolas en un contexto de cambios climáticos y económicos. More »
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An Extra Helping Hand: Changing Behavior to Fight Adult Obesity
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 »
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Analyzing Income Distribution: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mexico’s Social Spending
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 »
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A Nuclear World with Nuclear Problems
An interview with atomic expert Kennette Benedict about the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons. More »
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Israel and the Two-State Solution: Fantasy or Reality?
John Mearsheimer discusses America’s role in the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations. More »
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China: Progress without Partnership
China’s reliance on economic growth is the primary reason it has remained so obstinate to world pacts on climate change. More »
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Does Working from Home Improve Workers’ Performance?
Employees working from home are less likely to leave the company and report higher work satisfaction. More »
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Hoping to Create Your Own Silicon Valley? Don’t Count On Returnee Entrepreneurs
Developing countries might be better off spending their resources on establishing the right policy environment for local entrepreneurs. More »