News tagged with government intervention

Life satisfaction, state intervention go hand in hand, Baylor researcher finds

People living in countries with governments that have a greater number of social services report being more satisfied with life, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 06, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 77

Climate activists target states with lawsuits

(AP) -- A group of attorneys representing children and young adults began to file legal actions Wednesday in every state and the District of Columbia in an effort to force government intervention on climate change.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 05, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (6) | comments 60

UT professor finds economic inequality is self-reinforcing

When the gap between the haves and have-nots gets larger, one would think the have-nots would want more help, most likely in the form of government programs, to fight rising inequities.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Oct 22, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Public expresses need for government intervention to reduce socio-economic disparities in health

As Congress debates the public health care option, a recent study reveals greater public support for reducing health care disparities among socio-economic groups (i.e. by income or education) than among racial groups. The ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0