Immigration and Regional Specialization in AI
I examine the specialization of US commuting zones in AI-related occupations over the 2000 to 2018 period. I define AI-related jobs based on keywords in Census occupational titles.
Research
Bandit algorithms to personalize educational chatbots
To emulate the interactivity of in-person math instruction, we developed MathBot, a rulebased chatbot that explains math concepts, provides practice questions, and offers tailored feedback.
Who Will Fill China’s Shoes? The Global Evolution of Labor-Intensive Manufacturing
In this paper, I review evidence on changing global specialization in labor-intensive exporting.
Settled enough: Climate science, skepticism, and prudence
John P.
How to Construct A New Global Order
The global political-economic order is in flux. It is unclear what will replace the U.S-centric post-1990s “liberal” order and whether competition with China can be managed successfully.
Biofuels and the Energy-Water Nexus: Perspectives for the United States
This study provides an assessment on the production of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, and the energy-water nexus in the United States.
Solar geoengineering can alleviate climate change pressures on crop yields
Solar geoengineering (SG) and CO2 emissions reduction can each alleviate anthropogenic climate change, but their impacts on food security are not yet fully understood.
For Social Business to Become the Norm, We Need to Build a Social Business Infrastructure
For social businesses to survive and thrive, we must change the broader business ecosystem's legal structures, sustainability metrics, accountability systems, and funding opportunities.
Is Climate Change the Path to Greater US-China Cooperation?
Edward Cunningham discusses how decarbonization can serve as an opportunity for both countries to set aside their political tensions and work towards a common policy objective.
A megastudy of text-based nudges encouraging patients to get vaccinated at an upcoming doctor’s appointment
Many Americans fail to get life-saving vaccines each year, and the availability of a vaccine for COVID-19 makes the challenge of encouraging vaccination more urgent than ever.
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