Historical Persistence
Historical persistence refers to the idea that historical causes can have effects that persist long into the future.
Research
The Health of Democracies During the Pandemic: Results from a Randomized Survey Experiment
Concerns have been raised about the “demise of democracy”, possibly accelerated by pandemic-related restrictions.
Local Labor Market Impacts of the Energy Transition: Prospects and Policies
Society’s transition toward more sustainable energy sources is well underway.
The Fall and Rise of Immigrant Employment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This book collects the main papers written by George Borjas on the economics of immigration during a decades-long career.
Can China Pull Off Its Charm Offensive?
Why Beijing’s foreign-policy reset will—or won’t—work out.
Democratic mayors have no effect on crime, but do reduce the Black share of arrests for petty crimes
We examine whether mayors’ partisan affiliations lead to differences in crime rates, arrest rates, and the racial composition of arrests.
Biden Should let the Game of Debt Ceiling Chicken Play Out
As Washington gears up for yet another political showdown over raising the federal debt limit, congressional Republicans are clearly hellbent on letting the US government default on its obligations.
Achieving Universal Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: Addressing Market Failures or Providing a Social Floor?
The United States spends substantially more on health care than most developed countries, yet leaves a greater share of the population uninsured.
Congrats, You’re a Member of Congress. Now Listen Up
Some brief foreign-policy advice for the newest members of the U.S. legislature.
Nuclear Weapons Still Matter
While experts, commentators, and many others have been urging Washington to discount or even ignore Putin’s threats, U.S. President Joe Biden and his team know better.
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