A History of the Energy We Have Consumed
Early in Richard Rhodes’s new book, “Energy: A Human History,” we hear of a prominent citizen using colorful language to lament the state of his polluted city and urge his government to shut down indu
Research
Preventing Black-Market Trade in Nuclear Technology
Every nuclear weapons program for decades has relied extensively on illicit imports of nuclear-related technologies.
On Market-Based Approaches to the Valuation of Capital
Market measures suggest banks are as risky as they were in the pre-crisis period.
The Republicans' Protectionist Pedigree
US President Donald Trump’s aggressive approach to trade, which was on stark display at last week’s G7 summit in Quebec, has elicited widespread derision.
Trump’s Trade War Has a Bright Side for Canada
Last week was a trying one for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. You may think that I am referring to the imposition of U.S. tariffs on imports of Canadian steel.
Testimony to Hearing on ‘Market Concentration’
My testimony makes five points about market concentration, all drawing from data and experience in the United States but in many cases likely generalizing to other OECD economies.
Eliciting the Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth: The Effect of Question Phrasing on Deception
In strategic information exchanges (such as negotiations and job interviews), different question formulations communicate information about the question asker, and systematically influence the veracit
Opening Adaptation Windows onto Public Financial Management Reform Gaps in Mozambique
Governments across the world regularly pursue reforms that achieve less than was originally expected or is needed to make the state function better.
Enhancing Public Health Outcomes in Developing Countries: From Good Policies and Best Practices to Better Implementation
In rich and poor countries alike, a core challenge is building the state’s capability for policy implementation.
Asylum Seekers in the European Union: Building Evidence to Inform Policy Making
In 2015 and 2016, migrant flows into the European Union (EU) surged, with Greece and Italy the main entry points.
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