World
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Peace Without Treaties
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Stronger international laws may be discouraging states from signing peace treaties.
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The Hidden Costs of Development Aid
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Researchers find World Bank development projects to be less effective in politically important yet economically unstable countries.
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The Cost of Ignoring Labor Reform in Japan
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Economists contend that polarization in Japan’s labor force could hold back the success of Abenomics.
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Increased Immigration Leading to Higher Wages for Native Born Citizens?
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Supply driven immigration may result in net positive employment.
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Nobel Peace Prize Shines International Spotlight on Chemical Weapons
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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.
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Intellectual Property Rights Spur Innovation…Sometimes
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Researchers find that a universal IPR level could have a sub-optimal impact on innovation.
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Food Security in an Increasingly Urban World: The Case of Bolivia
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The founder of Alternativas discusses agricultural challenges in a world of climate and economic changes.
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La Seguridad Alimentaria en un Mundo cada vez más Urbano: El Caso de Bolivia
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La fundadora de Alternativas habla acerca de los retos agrícolas en un contexto de cambios climáticos y económicos.
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An Extra Helping Hand: Changing Behavior to Fight Adult Obesity
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Suparna Ferreri’s Bienestar steps into the escalating obesity crisis with a mission of helping Mexico’s adults manage a healthy and sustainable weight.
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Analyzing Income Distribution: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mexico’s Social Spending
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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.
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A Nuclear World with Nuclear Problems
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An interview with atomic expert Kennette Benedict about the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons.