The Foreign Stain on Protests
Accusations that protest movements are receiving foreign support are effective at reducing their public appeal.
Research - Articles
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Civic Engagement at Work
A study of worker-owned cooperatives demonstrates how people see their civic engagement, whether in the workplace or out in the world, as one and the same activity.
How Nudges Get Adopted
Government agencies are more likely to incorporate effective interventions if they apply to activities they are already doing.
Prisoner to Entrepreneur
Formerly incarcerated individuals who face employment discrimination are more likely to pursue entrepreneurship.
The Limits of Public-Private Partnership
Private companies and public institutions struggle to get as much done together as private companies working together in groups.
Skepticism About UBI
Large-scale implementation of universal basic income can decrease overall welfare.
Protests Matter to Companies
Women’s March protests convinced companies to select more female board members.
The Divided Hospital
Incivility between doctors and nurses leads to higher rates of patient death and medical errors.
The Trouble With Heroes
Workers labeled “heroes” become vulnerable to exploitation.
How Social Ties Exacerbated a Crisis
Microfinance relies on social networks for repayment, but those same networks can backfire during a financial crisis.