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Policy Matters

Mar 25, 2020

There is more to good health than medical care, important as it is. What are some of the social determinants that affect the health and wellbeing of ourselves and those around us? What can we as a society do to help low-income and vulnerable populations? And, what special challenges do those populations face because of...


Mar 18, 2020

Latin America is one of the world’s largest hydrocarbon producers.   Yet the countries of the region present a mixed picture in terms of performance in the oil sector.   Moreover, they confront a rapidly changing political, technological and market environment.   Which countries are seizing the opportunities offered...


Mar 11, 2020

On March 3 – so-called “Super Tuesday” – millions of Americans in 14 states went to the polls to vote in primaries.  Overwhelming media focus was on the run for the Democratic nomination for President, with roughly one third of all delegates up for grabs.   What are the key takeaways from Super Tuesday,...


Mar 4, 2020

Vaping has hit the headlines    Dozens of deaths have been attributed to its use.  What is vaping?     How dangerous is it?   Does it pose a special health hazard to teenagers?   Is vaping useful for people seeking to quit smoking?   And what public policy approach should we take towards it?

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