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Month: August 2019

Understanding boundaries through Buddhists’ construction of identities

August 30, 2019as199

If we see the construction of religious identity as an important component in the promotion of mutual understanding among different faith traditions, policy endeavors may promote opportunities for people to explore and learn about faith traditions with which they are not familiar. Continue Reading →

Middle East Guest writer

Occupational licensing: Why a hairdresser trains longer than an EMT

August 29, 2019gwebb

Occupational licensing requirements now affect over 1,000 occupations, extending beyond traditionally licensed professions into fields such as sales, personal care, and even (in Massachusetts) fortune-telling. This post examines how policymakers can promote entrepreneurship while ensuring consumer safety. Continue Reading →

Entrepreneurship Student Voices

Vaccine myths unraveled

August 28, 2019bkl2

In this post, we elaborate on scientific research to refute a some of the popular myths about vaccines. Continue Reading →

Health & Science Student Voices

Religious Identity and Ethnic Switching among the Iranian Diaspora

August 28, 2019as199

The case of Iranian religious minorities highlights the political nature of assimilation for stigmatized immigrant groups, even for immigrant groups that share the same religious faith as the host society or are religiously tolerated. Continue Reading →

Middle East

The intermediate-range nuclear forces treaty is dead

August 27, 2019jjbarnes

The exit from the INF appears more like a gesture than part of a well-considered long-term plan. There are few signs that the Trump administration has given substantial thought to how the United States can best protect its interests in a new and challenging international environment. Continue Reading →

Uncategorized Joe Barnes

The limits of tolerance: China’s Communist Party and the Uyghurs

August 26, 2019as199

The policy choices of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, regarding the Uyghurs suggest too much repression rather than too many concessions. His administration should consider this possibility and redress the balance if it is going to endure. Continue Reading →

Middle East Guest writer

How should we tax the cloud?

August 23, 2019Lianne Hart

Cloud computing has not only transformed how businesses and people conduct their daily activities, but it has also clouded the landscape for taxing such technological advancements. Continue Reading →

Public Finance Joyce Beebe

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