When Markets and Politics Collide, Innovation May Lose Out
In regulated markets, the threat of new competitors can lead dominant firms to pull back.
A Surprising Discovery About Facebook’s Role in Driving Polarization
Recent studies find that tweaking the site’s feeds did not change users’ political attitudes during the 2020 election.
How Game Theory Explains Joe Manchin’s Defense of the Filibuster
The West Virginia senator confounds other Democrats, but a new paper finds a logical explanation for his stance.
Voters “Punished” Candidates Who Pushed Election Fraud Claims in 2022
A small group of voters penalized election-denying candidates in 2022 — and could sway 2024 as well, according to a new study.
10 Tips for Tackling Political Polarization in the Workplace and Beyond
Practical advice for avoiding divisiveness and working with people with different views.
Why This Debt Ceiling Showdown Is Especially Risky
Past fights over the borrowing limit didn’t spark a financial crisis. This time could be different, according to two experts.
The Gap Between the Supreme Court and Most Americans’ Views Is Growing
A new study tracks the high court’s rapid move away from the middle.
What an Analysis of 6 Million Articles Reveals About the State of U.S. Newspapers
As newsrooms continue to shrink, a new study finds mixed news about the survival of investigative reporting.
If You Lived Here, You Might Be a Voter By Now
Homeownership boosts voter turnout. But is that a good thing?
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