Iraqi Politics and Implications for Oil and Energy
Introduction Preview: Iraq’s ability to reach its energy potential should be of broad regional and international concern.
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International Affairs and the Public Sphere
Most social scientists would like to believe that their profession contributes to solving pressing global problems.
Boundary Work for Sustainable Development: Natural Resource Management at the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
Previous research on the determinants of effectiveness in knowledge systems seeking to support sustainable development has highlighted the importance of “boundary work” through which research communit
History, Politics and 30 Years of Development and Reform
Book abstract: Between 1978 and 2006, GDP growth in China maintained an annual average rate of 9.7%, meaning the Chinese economy increased by more than twelve times.
Islam and American Tolerance
What's the path to religious acceptance in America—and what can Muslims, Mormons and Buddhists learn from Jews and Catholics? A Gallup report out last week found that, of all major religious groups i
The Effect of Providing Peer Information on Retirement Savings Decisions
We measure how receiving information about coworkers’ savings behavior affects recipients’ savings choices.
Do We Really Need to Spend More on Schools?
Even as the president was signing the debt-limit bill designed to cut spending this week, he insisted on continuing "to keep making key investments in things like education." Don't be surprised if the
Motivating Voter Turnout by Invoking the Self
Three randomized experiments found that subtle linguistic cues have the power to increase voting and related behavior.
Reflections on a Sociological Career that Integrates Social Science with Social Policy
This autobiographical essay reflects on my sociological career, highlighting the integration of sociology with social policy.
Assessing the Effects of Tobacco Policy Changes on Smoking-Related Health Expenditures
States have banned smoking in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. They have increased tobacco tax rates, extended “clean air” laws, and mounted dramatic antismoking campaigns.
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