Science
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Is the CHIPS Act the Answer to the US Microchip Crisis?
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Semiconductor microchips are a critical component of nearly every device we consider essential. From cars to smartphones to gaming consoles and more, microchips are the powerhouse of modern-day technology. Because of ever-increasing demand, microchip production is a rapidly growing industry. In 2022, the global microchip (chip) market is projected to…
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The Older, the Better: Aging Nations in the Automation Era
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In 1938, Alvin Hansen—the “American Keynes”—introduced a phrase that would form the basis of worry for policymakers in developed nations the world over. In the face of plunging birth rates and ever-increasing life expectancies, OECD nations were soon to face a “secular stagnation,” with waves of retirees withdrawing from both…
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The Future of Conservation in the Amazon Rainforest
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You have been involved in environmental research and deforestation issues in the Amazon from the earliest stages of interest in this area. What was that like? The Amazon appeared on the radar screen about 25 to 30 years ago as something that Brazilians needed to understand and wanted to learn…
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Understanding Uncertainty: How to Improve Communication Around Climate Change Evidence
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This piece, first published on July 6, 2016, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. Although the majority of the scientific community agrees that Earth’s climate is warming, there is still considerable public debate about whether…
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Fight for the Heavens: The Role of Religion in Shaping Attitudes toward Space Policy
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This piece, first published on April 1, 2016, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. In recent years, NASA has increasingly focused its programs on space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. This is a…
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Understanding Uncertainty: How to Improve Communication Around Climate Change Evidence
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Although the majority of the scientific community agrees that Earth’s climate is warming, there is still considerable public debate about whether or not climate change is happening and how serious the government’s response should be. Indeed, a recent report from Yale University finds that only 47 percent of conservative Republicans…
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Influencing Innovation: Government’s Role in Subsidizing R&D
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Firms often underinvest in research and development (R&D) when there is no government intervention. There are many uncertainties and risks that discourage firms from investing in R&D, which slows the pace of innovation. To address this problem, governments can provide firms with subsidies to incentivize new product creation or improve…
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Fight for the Heavens: The Role of Religion in Shaping Attitudes toward Space Policy
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Religions pose some attitudinal influences toward space policy. These attitudes deviate the most from the wider population among Evangelical Christians.
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Opportunities and Challenges Associated with the Internet of Things
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Although the Internet of Things has major potential for economic opportunities, it still faces problems in data privacy, security, and other areas that have yet to be overcome.
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Do Democrats Always Spend More on Science Funding?
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Contrary to popular perceptions, Democrats do not always spend more than Republicans on R&D.
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Is America Perpetuating Inequality by Increasing the Number of Schools Teaching STEM?
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally.