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December 19, 2016
Climate Policy Simulator Forces Users to Confront Ethics and Science Behind Policy Choices
Responding to the challenges of climate change depends both on scientific assessment as well as value judgments by citizens, academics and policymakers.To explain the interconnectivity of science and value judgments, Princeton University’s Climate Futures Initiative (CFI) has launched a climate policy simulator that enables…
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December 15, 2016
‘Community Swell’ Needed to Address Racial Justice and Policing in America
More than two years after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, the fraught relationship between law enforcement and African Americans continues to spark controversy and calls for action.This tension — and how to address the divide between communities and the police — were examined at a policy forum held Friday,…
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December 15, 2016
Book by Brunnermeier, James, Landau Named to The Economist’s Books of the Year List
“The Euro and the Battle of Ideas,” co-authored by professors based at Princeton University and SciencesPo, has been named to The Economist’s Books of the Year 2016 list.Published by Princeton University Press, the book was written by Markus Brunnermeier, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Economics at Princeton; Harold James, the…
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December 14, 2016
Weber Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Society for Risk Analysis
The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) has awarded Elke U. Weber with the Distinguished Achievement Award, the society’s highest honor. This award is presented to an individual for extraordinary achievement in science or public policy relating to risk analysis.Weber is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the…
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December 14, 2016
Politics & Polls #24: Draining the Swamp?
Polarization was a strong undercurrent to the 2016 presidential election, powerfully affecting the electorate and politics. Looking toward President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments, those same divisions remain clear. As Trump builds his team, the nation is beginning to see the outlines of a Trump administration - one…
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December 14, 2016
Case and Deaton Named Recipients of 2017 Franklin Founder Award
Anne Case MPA ’83, Ph.D. ’88 and Sir Angus Deaton have been named recipients of the 2017 Franklin Founder Award by the organization Celebration! of Benjamin Franklin, Founder.The two will be honored at a luncheon on Jan. 13, 2017, part of an annual event that celebrates the birthday of Benjamin Franklin and highlights a theme…
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December 13, 2016
News Clips: Week of Dec. 12 - 18
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.Conservatives can increase chances by decreasing happinessCFJC Today (Angus Deaton and Daniel…
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December 13, 2016
Bloomberg Names “Democracy for Realists” One of the Best Books of 2016
A book written by Christopher Achen and Larry Bartels was named one of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2016.Published by Princeton University Press, “Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government,” reveals how voters typically choose parties and candidates based on social and partisan ideals — not…
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December 08, 2016
Anne Holton, Princeton Alumna with Career Devoted to Public Service, Named Baccalaureate Speaker
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December 08, 2016
Politics & Polls #23: Democrats in Trump’s America
Since Donald Trump’s election, there has been considerable debate about what the Democratic party should do next. While some Democrats argue for an openness to cooperation, others insist there isn’t room for compromise given Trump’s views on race and individual rights.In this episode of Politics & Polls, professors Julian…