Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the power of problem-oriented governance as a way to address complex public…
The promise of American democracy is at greater risk than at any time since the 1930s. Among the most important factors of America’s…
The US Clean Air Act, passed in 1970 with strong bipartisan support, was the first environmental law to give the federal government a…
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Does media choice cause polarization, or merely reflect it? We investigate a critical aspect of this puzzle: How partisan media contribute…
The “veil of ignorance” is a moral reasoning device designed to promote impartial decision making by denying decision makers access to…
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When does self-interest influence public opinion on contentious public policies? The bulk of theory in political science suggests that self…
Firms are increasingly giving consumers the vote. Eight studies show that, when firms empower consumers to vote, consumers infer a series…
Lobbying presents an attractive postcongressional career, with some former congressional members and staffers transitioning to lucrative…
As we wrestle with the future of our safety net and social insurance programs, it is important to understand not only the features and…