Numbers released by the Trump administration Friday show an 80 percent drop in some penalties levied against polluters, the latest sign that the Environmental Protection Agency has become a less aggressive watchdog.
Environment
Feb 11, 2019
2
55
When institutions, organizations or individuals establish incentives to encourage behavior toward a particular outcome, the results can often be complex and lead to unintended consequences. Mathematical models of strategic ...
Economics & Business
Jan 29, 2019
0
3
Food banks have become the subject of heated debate in the UK. For some they are an indictment of 'austerity Britain' and reflect an increase in the numbers living in extreme poverty, while others see them as little more ...
Social Sciences
Dec 19, 2018
0
7
October 10 is World Day against Death Penalty. Indonesia is one of the few remaining countries that still implements capital punishment. Despite many rejections from various circles, the Indonesian government still believes ...
Social Sciences
Oct 11, 2018
1
2
Previous research has shown that mothers and fathers experience different biases at work, with mothers being penalized and fathers benefiting from their parenthood status.
Social Sciences
Aug 14, 2018
0
2
New research from the University of Portsmouth could help UK Premiership footballers ahead of the new season, which starts tonight.
Other
Aug 9, 2018
0
6
Governments that do the best job protecting the rights of the accused have the lowest murder rates, while those that neglect due process have the highest, according to a five-year study of 89 countries by CU Boulder political ...
Social Sciences
Jul 17, 2018
0
11
The scientific study of penalty taking suggests that there are unexploited opportunities for footballers.
Other
Jul 12, 2018
0
6
Shares in Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE surged more than 20 percent in Hong Kong on Thursday after the company moved a step closer to having a painful US purchase ban lifted.
Business
Jul 12, 2018
0
8
Have you ever wondered how top goal keepers such as Manuel Neuer or Gianluigi Buffon decide which corner to dive to in a penalty kick situation? You are in good company. Ever since the first penalty kicks were introduced ...
Other
Apr 23, 2018
0
3
