Dec 19, 2018
Every politician claims to oppose corruption, which can mean everything from a small bribe to a policeman to a multimillion dollar kickback to a government official. And yet it remains a fact of life in many countries around the world. What is corruption? Why should we worry about it? What are the causes of...
Dec 12, 2018
On November 6, Americans went to the polls, electing dozens of newcomers to the US House and Senate. Roughly ten of them have backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM). How will the scientific backgrounds of these new congresswomen and -men shape how they look at policy? Will the newcomers...
Dec 5, 2018
Whether we use Uber to get across town or Airbnb to book a room when we travel, we are participating in a phenomenon called the “sharing economy.” What is the “sharing economy?” How important is it to Americans today? How is it handled under the Federal tax code?
In this episode, Dr. Joyce Beebe, Fellow...