How Nudges Get Adopted
Government agencies are more likely to incorporate effective interventions if they apply to activities they are already doing.
Social Issues - Articles
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.
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Lessons on Effective Connection
In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg presents an actionable guide to better communication, albeit one without groundbreaking insight.
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Making Sense of Wicked Problems
In Long Problems, Thomas Hale contends that effective political solutions to climate change are vexed by the issue of coordinating policies over protracted time horizons.
Social Innovation Isn’t Just a Western Phenomenon
Look for solutions and inspiration everywhere, even in unlikely places.
SSIR Online, Summer 2024 Issue
A collection of standout pieces published online about healing systems, trust-based philanthropy, global equity, and the opportunities connected to migration.
Fish Food
Aquaponics recycles water and feeds plant life and fish at the same time.
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Love Is the Key to Democracy
The hard, transformative work of building a society for everyone begins with seeking to love particular people and their particular needs.
Doing More About Less: A Targeted Approach to Education Reform
Comprehensive reform of a single mandatory subject in Rwandan secondary schools is setting students up for real-world opportunities by aligning classroom learning with life after graduation.