The Property Rights Theory of Production Networks
This paper investigates the formation of production and trading networks in an economy with general interdependencies and complex property rights.
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State Capabilities for Problem-Oriented Governance
Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the power of problem-oriented governance as a way to address complex public problems.
Impeachment Is Redeeming the Blob
The congressional hearings investigating whether U.S.
Renewing Democracy Requires the Creation of an Inclusive Collective
The promise of American democracy is at greater risk than at any time since the 1930s.
From the Halls of Congress to K Street: Government Experience and its Value for Lobbying
Lobbying presents an attractive postcongressional career, with some former congressional members and staffers transitioning to lucrative lobbying careers.
From Unalienable Rights to Membership Rights in the World Society
The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy launched an ambitious initiative in the fall of 2019 to advance the renewal of rights and responsibilities in the United States.
The Economic Context for Reforming the Safety Net
As we wrestle with the future of our safety net and social insurance programs, it is important to understand not only the features and outcomes associated with individual programs but also the broader
Veil-Of-Ignorance Reasoning Favors the Greater Good
The “veil of ignorance” is a moral reasoning device designed to promote impartial decision making by denying decision makers access to potentially biasing information about who will benefit most or le
Procedural Justice and the Risks of Consumer Voting
Firms are increasingly giving consumers the vote.
Persuading the Enemy: Estimating the Persuasive Effects of Partisan Media with the Preference-Incorporating Choice and Assignment Design
Does media choice cause polarization, or merely reflect it?
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