Elusive Effectiveness
A look at how to examine the effectiveness of community advocacy and representation.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
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.
Getting Volunteers in the Door
What are the biggest factors that affect recruiting nonprofit volunteers?
Unequal Market Access
Markets can promote economic development, as long as they are inclusive.
Prairie Portfolio
Economists are using a tool familiar to the financial industry to analyze climate change outcomes for conservationists.
Changing Savings Habits
Can financial education in grade school have long-term effects?