Economists and political scientists have debated for decades whether democratic systems correct economic inequality through electoral competition and policy reform. A study led by Alexander […]
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European Immigrants Embrace Democracy: Insights From Surveys
Some people worry that immigrants from nondemocratic countries might not support democracy as much as Europeans do. Several political debates even argue that these immigrants […]
Financial Struggles of U.S. Parents Hurt the Social Skills of Their Children
When families struggle to meet basic needs, the outcomes reach far beyond material hardships. A team of researchers examined how financial struggles shape the emotional […]
Supply-Side Economics: Advantages and Disadvantages
According to the macroeconomic theory called supply-side economics, an effective way to grow the economy is by lowering taxes and decreasing government regulation. These two […]
Why Donald Trump Renamed the Department of Defense to the Department of War
Donald Trump has announced his intention to restore the historical name “Department of War” to the current United States Department of Defense. Through an executive […]
Why is Timber More Popular than Concrete in the U.S.
The construction industry in the United States has a gross output of more than 2 trillion dollars and its contribution to the gross domestic product […]
Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes Increases Traditional Cigarette Use Among Young Adults
Research published in September 2025 in Health Economics has revealed that comprehensive state bans on flavored e-cigarettes or vaporized nicotine products may be unintentionally driving […]
Yale Investigation: Deported Ukrainian Children Taken to Over 210 Facilities in Russia
An investigation conducted by the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab has revealed that at least 210 facilities across Russia and occupied Ukraine have housed deported Ukrainian […]
These Social Factors Can Double or Triple Long COVID Risk
A study, conducted by researchers at Mass General Brigham, found a strong link between social risk factors and the development of long COVID. The research, […]
Why Planting More Trees Can Worsen Drought in Some Regions
Large-scale greening, which includes tree-planting and is often celebrated as a solution to climate change and an environmental restoration initiative, carries unintended drawbacks. Findings from […]