The Endgame of Court-Packing
We estimate the size of the U.S. Supreme Court in a world in which the political parties engage in tit-for-tat court-packing.
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The accuracy, equity, and jurisprudence of criminal risk assessment
Jurisdictions across the country, including the federal government through its recently enacted First Step Act, have begun using statistical algorithms (also called “instruments”) to help determine an
Using Machine Learning to Demystify Startups’ Funding, Post-Money Valuation, and Success
This chapter develops a novel approach to predict post-money valuation of startups across various regions and sectors, as well as their probabilities of success.
Using Machine Learning to Demystify Startups’ Funding, Post-Money Valuation, and Success
This chapter develops a novel approach to predict post-money valuation of startups across various regions and sectors, as well as their probabilities of success.
Stereotypes about immigrant students and discrimination in grading
Anti-immigrant stereotypes are widespread in most contemporary societies.
Blocks as geographic discontinuities: The effect of polling place assignment on voting
A potential voter must incur a number of costs in order to successfully cast an in-person ballot, including the costs associated with identifying and traveling to a polling place.
Preparing for Crises: Lessons from Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis for governments across the globe.
Can Automatic Retention Improve Health Insurance Market Outcomes?
There is growing interest in market design using default rules and other "choice architecture" principles to steer consumers toward desirable outcomes.
Measuring Racial Discrimination in Algorithms
Algorithmic decision-making can lead to discrimination against legally protected groups, but measuring such discrimination is often hampered by a fundamental selection challenge.
Ten Years After: From UN Guiding Principles To Multi-Fiduciary Obligations
In 2005, the United Nations Human Rights Council requested the UN Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative on Business and Human Rights.
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