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Filling the Gaps: The Case for Federalized Unemployment Insurance
In March 2020, Congress overwhelmingly passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in an attempt to address the...
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Oct 25, 20214 min read


Banking on Our Future: Bankrolling our crumbling infrastructure through a National Infrastructure Ba
While physical infrastructure may not be the most riveting topic for a presidential debate or the campaign trail, the integrity of a...
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Jun 30, 20214 min read


Without time: Chaos in Sudan
In recent weeks, Omar Al-Bashir, the controversial president of Sudan, has been the subject of protests over economic stagnation and...
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Apr 5, 20195 min read


Is it the Economy?
During election season, the economy is always a hot topic for politicians. In the United States and most European countries, there has...
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Oct 15, 20185 min read


A Yellow Light for Amazon Go?
In December of 2016, Amazon announced a new, physical retail store in Seattle, WA to enthusiastic but limited fanfare. The store – a...
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Jun 6, 20174 min read


The Vicious Cycle: Pessimism and Youth Unemployment in Southern Europe
Of the 15 countries with the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, eight are located in southern Europe. Of the top 14 countries...
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Feb 21, 20176 min read


Italian Brain Drain
“I came. I saw. I left.” That’s the new motto of Italy’s youth. Over 150,000 Italians have relocated to London in the past eight years....
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Mar 16, 20166 min read


Bringing Home the Bakken
South Dakota might have one Washington on Mount Rushmore, but North Dakota has pockets lined with Benjamins. The state is experiencing an...
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Oct 22, 20146 min read


Employing Japan’s Women
According to former Liberal Democratic Party minister Hakuo Yanagisawa, if Japan’s “baby making machines” stayed at home, they would...
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Apr 17, 20145 min read


Professor Podcasts: Alexander Gourevitch
http://brownpoliticalreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Gourevtich-BRP-Interview.mp3 Brown Political Review’s Sarah Sachs sat down...
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Nov 16, 20131 min read


Yesterday’s Science Fiction is Today’s Robotic Reality
In 100 years, will Americans’ lives be job-centric? Will workweek hours be the same? Will we even have a “workweek”? Robots, things once...
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Mar 14, 20133 min read


7.2%: Can One Statistic Tell Us Who Will Win in November?
Fortunately for President Obama, the claims of 7.2% as a make-it-or-break-it, election-deciding economic indicator are dubious at best....
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Sep 20, 20122 min read
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