The rise of the 'liberaltarian'
Political economists Neil Malhotra and David Broockman have documented a new species of political animal: the liberaltarian.
Political science
Jun 12, 2020
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News tagged with government policy
Private prisons have a political role in corrections issues in the US, researcher finds
Private prisons play a political role in immigration and incarceration issues in the United States and the industry may face obstacles as well as opportunities in the current political landscape, a new paper from an Oregon ...
Social Sciences
Jun 25, 2019
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Studies find Midwesterners open to wind farms, especially in rural areas
(Phys.org) —Indiana residents are overwhelmingly receptive to wind farms in their communities, even in areas that have rejected turbine development, according to Purdue University studies.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 28, 2013
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Economics propelling population shifts in spite of climate-driven risks: Study
People are willing to live in locations where there is a greater risk of climate-driven extreme weather and natural disasters if there is an increase to their overall economic well-being, according to a study by Douglas Wrenn.
Environment
Jan 15, 2024
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Study examines India's policies for financial inclusion of the unbanked
Globally, 1.7 billion people do not have a bank account, and policymakers struggle to provide affordable, safe and accessible financial services to the unbanked population.
Social Sciences
May 6, 2020
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Major US electric utility companies may reduce power sector emissions by one-third, if they stick with climate pledges
Voluntary pledges by major U.S. electric utility companies could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of one-third of 2018 U.S. power sector emissions, on top of reductions these companies must already make to ...
Environment
Dec 17, 2021
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Report finds massive investment gap for farm climate change adaptation
Small farms and agricultural firms in Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia are facing a billion dollar cash black hole for climate change adaptation, a report says.
Agriculture
Apr 1, 2022
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Companies often don't match climate talk and lobbying, study says
Major corporations' advocacy for clean energy and climate policies falls well short of the nearly unanimous support for cutting emissions and boosting renewable energy in the United States, according to a report from sustainability ...
Economics & Business
Nov 3, 2022
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Obama launches measures to support solar energy in US
The White House Thursday announced a series of measures aimed at increasing solar energy production in the United States, particularly by encouraging the installation of solar panels in public spaces.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 17, 2014
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Diversity in government contracts still falls short of equal opportunity for disadvantaged firms
When it comes to government contracts, diversity doesn't necessarily translate into equity, according to a University of Michigan study.
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2023
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