A Penn State research team found that wealthy taxpayers who take the standard deduction have become less likely to vote for local spending, including repairing or building infrastructure or community services. The study used over 1,500 school district referendum results in California between 2008 and 2022 and found a decline in approva...
SourcePenn State·JournalThe Review of Economics and Statistics·DateJul 17, 2026
The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium will develop innovative ways to meet the nation's growing energy needs, generating 21,000 jobs and $1 billion in economic growth. The consortium will focus on advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and energy technology.
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The University of Rochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches to strengthen US competitiveness in global markets by advancing lasers and laser application research. The project aims to bring New York laser research, development, and manufacturing to a scale that can compete globally.
A new Brookings Institution study found that ICE surges have caused significant job losses in cities where enforcement is most active. Between 51,000 and 297,000 American-born workers lost their jobs due to the surges, which also led to widespread disruptions throughout industries such as construction.
A new study from Michigan State University explores the economic shock of the largest series of U.S. tariff hikes since 1930, reshaping global supply chains. The framework helps researchers and policymakers understand the chaos and make sense of future disruptions.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalJournal of Supply Chain Management·DateJul 1, 2025
A study found that 186 countries struggle to produce enough of essential food groups for their own needs, with significant gaps in meat and dairy products. The research highlights the need for international cooperation to build resilient food supply chains and ensure public health.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Food·TypeSystematic review·DateMay 16, 2025
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A study by University of Exeter researcher Dr Pedro Perfeito da Silva explores the impact of popular resistance and union support on economic policies in Ecuador and El Salvador. The findings suggest that administrations reliant on strong public backing implemented stricter capital controls, while those with less support adopted more n...
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalReview of International Political Economy·TypeObservational study·DateOct 4, 2024
A new study by the University of Portsmouth found that UK development policy has shifted from focusing on poverty and conflict to prioritizing national security interests. This shift has led to reduced aid to Africa and a narrower focus on the national interest.
SourceUniversity of Portsmouth·JournalCanadian Journal of Development Studies/Revue canadienne d études du développement·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 22, 2023
Research from Indiana University reveals that cash assistance is a double-edged sword, harming both refugees and local residents if not implemented correctly. Humanitarian organizations can extend cash assistance to host regions with market power by partnering with local governments.
SourceIndiana University·JournalManufacturing & Service Operations Management·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 22, 2022
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A recent study explores how individuals rethink nationalist ideology during uncertainty and disruptive social change. Researchers found that people's conflicted thinking affects their understanding of national identity, with tensions arising from the clash of nationalist principles and real-life experiences.
SourceCornell University·JournalEthnic and Racial Studies·DateMar 3, 2022
A recent study by Bocconi University professors reveals that individuals exposed to automation are more likely to support radical-right parties. The researchers found a strong correlation between automation exposure and poorer economic conditions, lower job satisfaction, and increased support for the radical right.
SourceBocconi University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 24, 2021
Afro-Italian women entrepreneurs are transforming notions of beauty and Italian identity with their black fashion, style, and hair-care products. They are leveraging the internet to market their products, build community, and challenge racist narratives, potentially awakening Italy's moribund economy.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalSocial & Cultural Geography·DateApr 17, 2019
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A new study reveals that Chinese consumers attach political meanings to Western brands and connect them to important moments in Chinese history. Chinese consumers are finding ways to appropriate symbols and goods to create a new Chinese narrative, infusing Western brands with meaning and articulating a reaction to the West.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateApr 20, 2009
Young people in Eastern Europe perceive nationalities as competent or moral based on economic factors and mutual relationships. Germans, Britons, and Italians are viewed highly for competence, while Poles, Hungarians, and Czechs are considered awkward. Nationalism's impact on perceived morality is also significant.
SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateNov 2, 1998