Partisan Polarization in Local Politics
A growing body of scholarship investigates the extent to which national partisan polarization filters down to the local level.
Research
The Role of Policy Analysts in Addressing the US Fiscal Challenge
US government debt is on a path that is almost surely unsustainable without significant changes in policy.
Conspiratorial thinking in a 50-state survey of American adults
Conspiratorial thoughts as a cognitive aspect are understudied outside small clinical cohorts.
Funding the Growth Machine: The Effects of Municipal Campaign Contributions on Housing Policy Outcomes
Money in politics is the subject of great debate at every level of government, yet it has principally been studied at the federal level in the U.S.
Depression, Populism, and Presidential Approval
Is there a relationship between depression and political evaluations?
Trustworthy Elections
There is widespread concern that public trust in elections is under threat in America and many other parts of the world.
Professors are the enemy: Two faces of academic freedom
The early twenty-first century has seen growing concern about risks to academic freedom in America and worldwide.
Scientific jargon can be ‘satisfying’ — but misleading
When scientists write for lay audiences, they face a familiar dilemma: should they use technical language that reflects precision and authority, or simpler language that maximizes clarity?
Trustworthy AI Data Communities (AI-DCs) : Unlocking the benefits of AI for all, using U.S. manufacturing as a case study
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack access to the extensive data and AI expertise needed to fully benefit from artificial intelligence.
Policies to Reduce Federal Budget Deficits by Increasing Economic Growth
Could policy changes boost economic growth enough and at a low enough cost to meaningfully reduce federal budget deficits?
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