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Study finds income-democracy link is U-shaped, not linear
Does more income equal more democracy? Not necessarily, according to an analysis of 200 years of international data.
Economics & Business
Mar 14, 2025
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Terrorists strategically time attacks during security and financial crises, study shows
To a bystander, a terrorist attack may seem an indiscriminate act of violence, timed solely to inflict maximum damage on its victims.
Economics & Business
Mar 13, 2025
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I study refugees, and here are the facts on the history and impact of refugee resettlement in the US
Refugees haven't been welcome in the United States since the first day of President Donald Trump's second term, when he signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 90 days. Despite a February ...
Social Sciences
Mar 13, 2025
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Report indicates anti-pluralist parties threaten academic freedom
The increasing influence of anti-pluralist parties is often associated with lower academic freedom in the respective country. This is one of the findings of the latest Academic Freedom Index (AFI) which is being released ...
Education
Mar 13, 2025
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Material grievances a stronger breeding ground for extremism than political beliefs, researchers find
Material grievances—especially high youth unemployment—are a far greater breeding ground for extremism than religious or political beliefs. This is the conclusion of a major international study involving the Research ...
Social Sciences
Mar 13, 2025
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Brazilian study points the way to developing the Amazon bioeconomy
COP30—the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties, an annual meeting organized by the United Nations (UN) to define and implement global actions to tackle the climate crisis—is being eagerly awaited. Scheduled for ...
Economics & Business
Mar 12, 2025
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Democracy, egalitarianism and the homicide rate: An empirical test of a variety of democracies
Democracies often have fewer murders per capita than other countries, but they are often also wealthier than countries with other forms of government.
Social Sciences
Mar 12, 2025
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Trust in European Union is not catching up to pre-crisis levels, finds new study
EU citizens' trust in the European Union has not been steadily increasing as hoped, as a result of past crises, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Political science
Mar 12, 2025
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Democracy first? Economic model begs to differ
Recent studies on economic growth report that preventing the abuse of state power through democratic institutions is critical to a nation's development. However, there has been little prior research on how societies transition ...
Economics & Business
Mar 12, 2025
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Weathering the storm: Author explores how local governments can adapt and recover from natural disasters
It's no secret that global climate disasters are worsening every year—the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are estimated to have caused $30 billion in damages alone. While some researchers and practitioners focus on immediate ...
Political science
Mar 11, 2025
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Do emotions make us more susceptible to misinformation? Not per se, according to study
In the ongoing battle against misinformation, one prevailing belief is that strong emotions cloud our judgment, making people more prone to accepting false news. However, a new study from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Public awareness of discrimination doesn't translate to policy backing, study suggests
A new study from the University of Copenhagen challenges the effectiveness of information campaigns aimed at combating discrimination. Social science research provides a clearer picture of the problem but fails to strengthen ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Will the US collapse like the Soviet Union did?
"You're next," said a Russian historian I interviewed in 1993 about the Soviet Union's collapse in late 1991. I was an American student in St. Petersburg, and he was referring to the United States.
Political science
Mar 11, 2025
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Study finds social media can isolate despite shared democratic goals
Since its inception, social media has been touted by some as a way to bring people together, even to collaborate and advance revolutionary causes.
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Inequality destroys benefits of positive economic growth for the poor, South African district-level data reveals
A unique analysis of district-level data reveals why inequality is so destructive to the home consumption welfare of people living below the poverty line, especially during times of significant economic decline, such as the ...
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons from authoritarian countries
In what's been called a "Friday night massacre" at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown and Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Trump ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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US dairy exports to Canada surge post-2020 trade agreement, study finds
The United States and Canada have been fighting about milk for years, but new Cornell research suggests recent Canadian trade concessions removed some barriers to U.S. dairy exports.
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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Extremists align in targeting LGBTQ+ communities
Research has found that many terrorist groups with differing ideological motivations share common ground in targeting LGBTQ+ communities.
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Psychological 'booster shots' can strengthen resistance to misinformation over time
A new study has found that targeted psychological interventions can significantly enhance long-term resistance to misinformation. Dubbed "psychological booster shots," these interventions improve memory retention and help ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Fear of deportation hangs over unauthorized workers trying to fight exploitation, but all workers in the US have rights
The Trump administration has repeatedly said it wants to deport as many people as possible. What that means for the estimated 8.3 million unauthorized immigrants in the American workforce is unclear.
Political science
Mar 10, 2025
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