Leading by Example
If the Women’s Reservation Bill becomes law, then 181 out of 543 national legislators and 1370 out the 4109 state legislators will be women, significantly altering the (paltry) number of elected women
Research
Chinese Legalism
Book abstract: This work serves as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary political theory.
Charter Schools and Student Performance
On Saturday, President Obama delivered a radio address on education and he didn't shrink from saying that American high school students are trailing international averages.
Restoring America's Reputation in the World and Why It Matters
In his inaugural address in 2009, President Barack Obama stated that "our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempe
Development as Leadership-led Change
Development involves change, but many development initiatives produce unimpressive results.
Responding to Threats of Climate Change Mega-Catastrophes
There is a low but uncertain probability that climate change could trigger “mega-catastrophes,” severe and at least partly irreversible adverse effects across broad regions.
Constitutional Character: Virtues and Vices in Presidential Leadership
Presidents and presidential candidates should be assessed more than they usually are on the basis of what may be called constitutional character.
Representing Future Generations: Political Presentism and Democratic Trusteeship
Democracy is prone to what may be called presentism - a bias in the laws in favor of present over future generations.
The Obama Administration's Proposals to Address Concentrated Urban Poverty
Pharmaceutical Innovation
Book abstract: Economists examine the genesis of technological change and the ways we commercialize and diffuse it.
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