“If an expert offers you a probabilistic assessment of the likelihood of nuclear war breaking out, you should be very skeptical.” As Russia retaliated for Ukraine’s destruction of the Kerch Bridge by launching strikes on energy facilities and civilian targets, more speculation broke out about the prospects of nuclear war. Amy J. Nelson and Alexander H. Montgomery offer an alternative approach to assessing the situation.
Legislators across the United States have been voicing the need to shield children from complexity, controversy, and differing perspectives in schools. Based on a recent nationwide survey, Anna Saavedra, Meira Levinson, and Morgan Polikoff find that Americans across the political spectrum believe that high school students should be learning a broad range of civics-related concepts and skills.
From powerhouse research universities to cutting-edge companies, Pennsylvania contains many assets for innovation driven growth. However, these assets have not led to the kind of high-quality economic growth or broad-based employment in advanced industries that one might expect. In new research, Mark Muro, Robert Maxim, and Yang You outline how the state can tackle key challenges that are holding its economy back.
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