Trade agreements are a foundation of modern world economics. They discipline how governments collect tariffs — taxes on imported goods that are collected to support government programs and services — […]
Read MoreAccelerating the Vaccine Rollout
A new study suggests that a coordinated global vaccine rollout could save a trillion dollars in lost economic output this year. This is more than 7% of the world’s GDP. […]
Read MoreWhat Causes a Political Scandal?
A political scandal has the potential to shake a nation’s confidence in government. Greed, lust, or obsession for power are among the common factors that turn private actions into public […]
Read MoreThe Electoral College and the Presidential Election
When most people think of a presidential election they envision the two major parties’ candidates. But the US electoral system is more complex than that. Voters choose not just a […]
Read MoreHospital Overcrowding and ED Overcrowding
When hospital overcrowding occurs, it creates a bottleneck for patients seeking help, and it has been shown to contribute to delays in diagnosis and treatment. The consequences of overcrowding are […]
Read MorePandemic Updates
The global outbreak of novel coronavirus (nCoV) disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in late 2019 and spread rapidly, leading to tens of millions of […]
Read MoreThe Process of Creating a Government Policy
Government policy describes the course of action governments take and creates a starting point for change. It can shape how much taxes you pay, whether your children go to college, […]
Read MoreDemocracy in Crisis
For the last decade, talk of democracy in crisis has become pervasive, with all well-known democratic indices registering year on year declines. While the decline is real, it is difficult […]
Read MoreDrug Approval News for 2023
The FDA’s 2023 approvals reflect a broad range of advances, from new drugs to treat oncology and hematology indications to first-in-class treatments for rare diseases like hereditary angioedema and neurofibromatosis […]
Read MoreThe Virtual Reality Trend
In the entertainment and gaming industries, virtual reality trend offers immersive experiences that transport users to other worlds. From virtual concerts and art galleries to hyper-realistic video games, VR is […]
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