New research from the University of California San Diego finds that solar geoengineering—the intentional reflection of sunlight away from the Earth's surface—may reduce income inequality between countries.
Environment
Jan 13, 2020
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A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois expert who studies labor economics says the minimum wage is an effective tool to increase the incomes of older workers who are at or near retirement and—contrary to the ...
Economics & Business
Jul 10, 2019
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There has been sustained interest across behavioral and social sciences – including psychology, economics and education – in whether people are born to be rational decision-makers or if rationality can be enhanced through ...
Economics & Business
Oct 5, 2018
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Americans appear profoundly unaware of the vast economic inequality that persists between black and white Americans in contemporary society, according to a new study by researchers at Yale University.
Social Sciences
Sep 19, 2017
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Donald Trump's surprising election as president of the United States was viewed by some people as evidence that electoral polling no longer works, but researchers report they have developed models using global polling data ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2017
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The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) has released six papers to increase understanding of how student behaviors and decisions can affect educational success. Written ...
Social Sciences
Sep 23, 2013
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Australia Friday rejected a bid for blanket heritage listing of Tasmania's Tarkine rainforest, angering environmentalists who said it would allow mining and could threaten the Tasmanian devil.
Ecology
Feb 8, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Aspiring to attend college is not enough for children who want to reach their goals.
Economics & Business
Nov 16, 2012
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During the Great Recession, families of all economic classes have felt the pinch. They have lost incomes and assets, and some families are worse off than others. A new series of reports from researchers at the University ...
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2012
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A new analysis showing how the radical policies advocated by western economists helped to bankrupt Russia and other former Soviet countries after the Cold War has been released by researchers.
Economics & Business
Mar 29, 2012
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