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06.08.2017 Graph showing the top 20 happiest countries in the world

The Pursuit of Happiness in Public Policy

Despite the "pursuit of happiness" being a right of all Americans, the U.S. is the 14th happiest country among the OECD. The relatively low ranking is partly explained by growing distrust in the federal government.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

06.07.2017 Graph showing Life expectancy vs. health expenditure (1970-2014)

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Policy

Diminishing Returns

The United States spends far more on health than any other nation but does not have the health outcomes to show for it. What's the key to getting more health for our money?

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

06.06.2017 Employment Growth versus Homicide Rate in Minneapolis

Gun Violence Slows Economic Growth

A recent study by Yasemin Irvin-Erickson at the Urban Institute examines the effect of increased gun violence on the local economies in Minneapolis, Oakland, and Washington, D.C.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

06.05.2017 A bullet on a white background

Preventing Latin American Homicides

Eight of the world’s 10 most violent nations, as defined by the number of intentional homicides per 100,000 people, are in Latin America and the Caribbean. A 2016 World Bank report by Laura Chioda examines why these numbers are so high.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

05.25.2017 Figures in orange jumpsuits with black hoods

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Life, Post-Torture

The survivors of the U.S torture program bear the scars of a dark chapter of U.S. history.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

05.23.2017 Six stacks of quarters going from tall to short, sitting on a reflective glass surface

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Hospital Spending Caps

The state of Maryland has a history of taking unique approaches to reining in health care spending: what's the Maryland hospital spending cap model and can other states successfully implement it?

Guest Author Steve Bowden

05.18.2017 Map of United States showing prevalence of seatbelt compliance by US county in 2012

Click It or Ticket

Motor vehicle crash fatalities increased 7.2% in 2015, the largest percentage increase since 1966. This recent uptick is cause for concern and is reason to re-examine seat belt policies.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

05.17.2017 A boy on a bike and a girl walking

Active Transportation Presents New Opportunities

As the culture of activities of our children changes, alternative methods can encourage more physical activity.

Guest Authors Timothy K. Behrens, Gabrielle Delio, Whitney Holeva

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