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Is there a human right to truth?

When truth is defined as trustworthy information that people use to make important decisions about their lives, it is arguably as fundamental to human existence as air, water, food, and shelter. Yet, ...
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The Price Cap on Russian Oil Exports, Explained

Cambridge, MA - The price cap on Russian oil implemented today by the G7 countries plus Australia represents a novel approach to sanctions, according to a policy brief authored by Catherine Wolfram, ...
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The Myth of American Exceptionalism

Over the last two centuries, prominent Americans have described the United States as an "empire of liberty," a "shining city on a hill," the "last best hope of Earth," the "leader of the free world," ...
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3 Things You Should Know About the Unintended Consequences of Diversity Initiatives

Why do organizational policies and procedures fail to improve diversity outcomes? The purpose of diversity initiatives is to help groups that face disadvantages in society achieve better outcomes in ...
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The Long-Term Costs of United States Care for Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars

See citation below for complete author information. Between 2001 and 2050, the total costs of caring for veterans of the post-9/11 wars are estimated to reach between $2.2 and $2.5 trillion. This ...
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The End of the Federal Reserve as We Know It?

September 26, 2024, Opinion: "Donald Trump attacked the Federal Reserve throughout his presidency, complaining about interest-rate increases and lobbing insults at Chairman Jerome Powell. In his bid ...
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Financing the Response to Climate Change: The Pricing and Ownership of U.S. Green Bonds

Financing the Response to Climate Change: The Pricing and Ownership of U.S. Green Bonds. Malcolm Baker, George Serafeim, April 27, 2018, Paper, "Estimates suggest that mitigating and adapting to ...