Was beeinflusst die Entscheidung von Geflüchteten, ein bestimmtes Land als Ziel zu wählen? Eine neue Studie untersucht die Präferenzen ukrainischer Geflüchteter in Europa und zeigt, dass Arbeitsmöglichkeiten eine deutlich größere Rolle spielen als Sozialleistungen. Damit stellt die Studie gängige Annahmen über sogenannte „Sozialmagneten“ infrage, wie Erstautor Joop Adema vom Institut für Finanzwissenschaft im Interview erklärt. (more…)
UD research finds social factors drive decisions about firearm storage
Tarang Parekh was getting ready for work at his apartment in Houston, Texas, in 2022, when he heard gunfire. He’d never heard the sound before, except on TV, but instantly recognized it. He ran downstairs and saw a gruesome scene. It wasn’t something he ever expected to see where he lived. (more…)
In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for political gain
During the pandemic, Assoc. Prof. Ada Palmer kept hearing one question: If the Black Plague caused the Renaissance, will COVID cause a golden age? (more…)
Chinese firms hit by the U.S.-China trade war are increasingly hiring executives with international experience to help manage adversity, particularly those skilled in European markets and marketing, according to new research from the University of Michigan. (more…)
Politikpanel-Umfrage der Universität Freiburg gibt unter anderem Aufschluss über Krisenwahrnehmung, Zukunftsangst, Präferenzen im US-Wahlkampf und Einstellungen zu gesundheitspolitischen Themen (more…)
The Center for Digital Humanities partners with clients such as the Tucson Center for Black Life to both preserve historical artifacts and make them widely available as digital exhibits. (more…)
Russian President Vladimir Putin answered questions from Tucker Carlson, US journalist and founder of Tucker Carlson Network.
Excerpts from the interview: (more…)
Book examines how ‘backdoor lawmaking’ influences policy
The 118th Congress passed fewer than 30 new laws in 2023, the least in decades. But that doesn’t necessarily mean U.S. representatives weren’t finding other ways to get things done. (more…)
