Historically, the quest to reduce poverty has relied on two levers: economic growth (the idea that “a rising tide lifts all boats”) and the…
The Global Impact of a Chinese Recession. Kenneth Rogoff, November 11, 2018, Opinion, "Most economic forecasts suggest that a recession in…
The Hidden Costs of Initial Coin Offerings. Jeffrey Bussgang, Ramana Nanda, November 7, 2018, Paper, "In recent years, much has been…
Donald Trump’s election and his nomination of Scott Pruitt, a climate skeptic, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency drastically…
Fed bashing is a fool’s game. Lawrence Summers, November 5, 2018, Opinion, "President Donald Trump has publicly and harshly rebuked Jay…
It has been almost two years since Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the US Presidential election. President Trump has been accelerating…
One in seven Americans received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in 2011, an all-time high. We analyze changes…
High pollution persists in many developing countries despite strict environmental rules. We use a field experiment and a structural model…
Benjamin Reynolds Barber died on April 24, 2017 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 77 years old, survived by his wife Leah,…
This report tells how civic leaders from Boston, MA, Chattanooga, TN, Pickens County, GA, and Yonkers, NY, are pursuing an ambitious…