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April 19, 2018
Q&A: Advice and Dissent: Why America Suffers When Economics and Politics Collide
Can America’s failing economic policies be fixed? This answer depends on how willing economists and politicians are to work together, according to a new publication by Princeton’s Alan S. Blinder.In his latest book, Blinder explains how economists sometimes overlook the human costs of best economic policy, while politicians…
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April 19, 2018
Kurtzer Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Columbia University
Amb. Daniel Kurtzer is winner of the 2018 Dean’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, presented annually by Columbia University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.This award celebrates graduates who represent the best in the School’s alumni body. Kurtzer, who earned his Ph.D. in comparative politics from the School, was…
April 19, 2018
Politics & Polls #87: Social Media and Politics
In this special episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss social media’s influence on politics in front of a live audience. Their discussion was the keynote presentation at Princeton University’s Social Media Day held April 13 on campus. The episode was also broadcast on Facebook Live.ABOUT THE HOSTSZelizer is the Malcolm…
April 19, 2018
WWS Reacts: Cuba’s New President
Miguel Díaz-Canel was named president of Cuba, marking a historic shift in power. This is the first time in nearly six decades a Castro isn’t leading the country. A quieter politician, Díaz-Canel has served as Cuba’s first vice president since 2013. Díaz-Canel succeeds Raul Castro, who is expected to remain head of the…
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April 19, 2018
Legacy of Nobel Laureate Sir W. Arthur Lewis is Commemorated at Robertson Hall
A reception and video tribute April 18 in Robertson Hall at Princeton University commemorated the legacy of economist Sir W. Arthur Lewis and the renaming of the building’s main auditorium in his honor.Sir W. Arthur Lewis: A Lasting Legacy from FireRock Productions on Vimeo.Sir W. Arthur Lewis (1915-1991) served on Princeton’s…
April 18, 2018
Q&A: America's Unifying Role in a Turbulent World
From Korea to Afghanistan, the U.S. military has waged war in pursuit of peace. Yet, have these military interventions — which have cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars — created sustained peace?Amb. Frederick D. Barton, lecturer of public and international affairs at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of…
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April 17, 2018
News Clips: Week of April 16 - 22
The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.US unilateralism undermining coalitions to better compete with ChinaEast Asia Forum (Robert Keohane…
Research & Policy Briefs
April 17, 2018
Boosting Employment Rate Is Unlikely to Curb Opioid Use
Improving job prospects for people in economically depressed parts of the United States is unlikely to help curb the opioid epidemic, according to a study by researchers at Princeton University. On the other hand, opioid use may actually help some women — but not men — stay in the labor force when they would otherwise leave…
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April 11, 2018
Martín Elías De Simone MPA ’18
April 11, 2018
Politics & Polls #86: The Internet’s Dark Side
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before Congress this week, answering questions about the platform’s use of personal data. The social media giant has been under fire regarding the spread of fake news on the platform throughout the 2016 U.S. elections, and revelations surrounding the political consulting firm Cambridge…