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Political Economy
Latest Stories in Political Economy
April 3, 2017
Should States Give Driver’s Licenses to Unauthorized Residents?
New research shows a positive safety impact of a California law that gave 800,000 people a license to drive.
March 17, 2017
What Does Donald Trump Mean for Our Two-Party Political System?
Political economist David Brady talks party polarization, third-party chances, and what to expect in 2018.
February 9, 2017
Stanford Expert Deconstructs Trump’s Immigration Policy
These rushed executive orders show a gap between the administration’s goals and reality.
January 13, 2017
Health Care After Obama: What Now?
Stanford’s Alain Enthoven cuts through the confusion and political rhetoric.
October 24, 2016
The Economic Upside of Fast-Tracking Refugee Asylum Claims
New research examines the role of wait times on asylum-seekers’ job prospects and ability to integrate.
September 30, 2016
Election 2016: An Odd Blip or a Fundamental Shift in American Politics?
A Stanford scholar examines how we got to Trump and Clinton, who will likely win, and what it means for our future.
August 10, 2016
How to Improve Working Conditions in the Developing World
A major sporting goods manufacturer found a surprising way to improve workers’ lives while maximizing productivity.
July 15, 2016
How Racial Threat Has Galvanized the Tea Party
New research explores the link between racial animosity and the Tea Party movement.
June 28, 2016
How the Big-Bank Bailout Helped Investors Save Billions on “Crash Insurance”
Confident that help was pending, financial-sector investors had less incentive to buy protective options.