Curbing Corruption
Political reform alone doesn't ensure good government. Equally important, if not more so, are institutions that let citizens act collectively.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
Incentivizing Donor Registration
Does granting people priority for organ allocation affect their willingness to become organ donors?
When Cooking Can Kill
Traditional cookstoves are being recognized as a major health hazard.
Thinking Back, Paying it Forward
Nostalgia is more than just a warm, fuzzy feeling.
Elusive Effectiveness
A look at how to examine the effectiveness of community advocacy and representation.
Searching for Gender Equality
To combat violence against women, mobilize feminist groups.
Trading on Climate Change
Tanzania might benefit from unexpected trade opportunities resulting from climate change—but the country must enact policies to take advantage of them.
Spreading Protest Tactics
More collaboration among activist groups leads to a broader repertoire of tactics.
Tragedy of the Common Car
Zipcar members may share cars, but they don't feel a sense of community.
The New Chinese Underclass
Due to the rapid growth of its cities, China's middle class is growing—but so is its urban poor.