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International community must reverse cuts to Rohingya humanitarian aid, study says

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The international community must reverse cuts to humanitarian aid for the Rohingya and work with Dhaka authorities to improve conditions in refugee camps, a new study says. The work is published in the journal Third […]

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Tariffs can improve U.S. economy, but global trade realities, retaliation, could offset gains

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The United States could achieve modest economic benefits by applying uniform tariffs on all trade partners, according to new research led by a University of California, Davis, economist. However, the complicated realities of supply chains, […]

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In-group perceptions play outsized role in driving political extremism, according to study

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Reducing the rising tide of political extremism—and violence—in the United States and beyond may require a rethinking of how we understand the forces that drive polarization, according to a study from the University of Toronto.This […]

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History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function

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When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, 2025, Texas floods, he told colleagues he was frustrated with bureaucratic hurdles that had delayed […]

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Fear built the nuclear bomb—only trust can ensure it is never used again

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The world entered its nuclear epoch 80 years ago on August 6, 1945. The US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing between 70,000 and 140,000 civilians by the end of […]

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Open-access database offers insights into U.S. congressional candidates

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Each election cycle, thousands of candidates vie for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Until now, there has been no comprehensive, publicly available resource cataloging what those candidates say about who […]

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Are professional economists truly objective when forecasting GDP? Maybe not

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Are professional economists truly objective when forecasting economic projections? New research from Wake Forest University suggests otherwise, revealing a subtle yet powerful influence of political affiliation on predictions of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.This post […]

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Anti-corruption measures drive tax compliance, research shows

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A fundamental problem for governments is getting citizens to comply with their laws and policies. They can’t monitor everyone and catch all the rule-breakers. “It’s a logistical impossibility,” says Lily L. Tsai, MIT’s Ford Professor […]

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Tariffs can lead to a more circular economy, says researcher

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As global trade tensions mount and countries recalibrate their economic priorities, tariffs may have the ability to play an unexpected role in the sustainability conversation. Tariffs on imports, while often viewed as controversial and protectionist […]

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Governments are becoming increasingly secretive. Here’s how they can be made to be more transparent

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Transparency is vital to our democratic system of government.This post was originally published on this site

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    With more than 75% of professionals using AI in their daily work, writing and editing messages with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude has become a commonplace practice. While generative AI tools are seen [...]
  • Small-world networks can mitigate environmental, social and governance controversies for multinationals, study suggests

    Multinational enterprises (MNEs) can negate supplier-induced environmental, social and governance (ESG) controversies by setting up ‘small-world’ networks, according to new research co-authored by Bayes Business School.This post was originally published on this site
  • Unlocking the value of intangible assets abroad requires strong board oversight, new study finds

    As companies increasingly compete on the basis of technology, brand, and knowledge, a new study reveals that the effectiveness of corporate boards plays a critical role in maximizing the value of intangible assets—especially during international [...]

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