International conflict isn’t declining, new analysis finds Contrary to popular belief, war is not declining, according to a new analysis of the last 200 years of international conflict.
December 29, 2019
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Category Archives: Politics
November 22, 2019
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Schön sein hilft, reicht aber nicht
Politologe Sebastian Jäckle untersucht, welchen Einfluss das Aussehen von Kandidaten auf deren Wahlchancen hat Die Frage ist vielleicht so alt wie die Demokratie selbst: Werden physisch attraktivere Menschen eher gewählt als ihre Mitstreiterinnen und Mitstreiter?
October 19, 2019
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Intelligence Community Benefits From Collaborations, and Can Do Better
An analysis of U.S. intelligence programs aimed at collaborating with academic and industry partners finds that these collaborations are valuable for addressing complex intelligence challenges. The study also notes that institutional silos, lack of information sharing and lack of trust … Continue reading
October 6, 2019
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New films bring forgotten lives of women in Franco’s Spain to life for a new generation
The lives of remarkable women whose impact on history was curtailed by Spain’s Franco dictatorship will be recreated for a new generation thanks to a major new historical project.
October 1, 2019
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Toward zero hunger: More food or a smarter food system?
ANN ARBOR — When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop yields while overlooking other critical aspects of the food system.
August 3, 2019
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Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions
A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital – essentially improving the American workforce. Using a new computer model, the study estimates the … Continue reading
July 15, 2019
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What washing machines can teach us about the cost of tariffs
UChicago scholars co-author research that finds prices climbed 12% for washers, dryers Recent trade wars between the United States and other countries have raised the question: Who pays the price when countries raise tariffs or impose other import duties?
May 30, 2019
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How children, teens die in America: Study reveals widespread, persistent role of firearms
ANN ARBOR — America lost 20,360 children and teens in 2016—60 percent of them to preventable injuries, a new study shows.