When in Rome, NY … don’t do as forbidden in Rome, PA: The US’ Increasingly convoluted regulation of early human development research
How will the fall of Roe v. Wade likely affect human embryo research? The author explains. Continue Reading
The formula shortage: Economic impact and policy responses
The baby formula shortage has left parents and policymakers scrambling. What role did government policy — particularly the WIC contract system — play in leaving the market vulnerable to shortages, and what is being done to fix these problems for the short and long term? Continue Reading
China and the globalization of the gaming industry
The overwhelming success of Genshin Impact, a Chinese anime-style mobile game, has implications for future U.S. competitiveness in the gaming industry and potentially beyond. China Studies research associate Brandon Zheng explains. Continue Reading
Cryptocurrency Tax Implications in the Recent Senate Proposal
A new Senate bill declares a position on many of the unclear yet critical issues in regulating cryptocurrency, on which industry participants have been requesting guidance for years. What are the key provisions in this bipartisan proposal? Continue Reading
The Art of the Deal … in Arabic
The Saudi leadership won a major concession from the U.S. while making a largely symbolic change in oil policy at last week’s OPEC+ meeting — and kept Russia on board with the plan. Consumers (and politicians) hoping for relief from rising prices at the pump are likely to be disappointed. Continue Reading
How Power Contract Transparency Can Help Fight Poverty and Climate Change
Secret power purchase agreements result in more expensive and less reliable electricity in many emerging markets. Nondisclosure often leads to over capacity and substantial debt risk, while discouraging investment and slowing deployment of new clean energy projects. Creating a global norm for PPA transparency is a zero-cost way to deliver the high-energy low carbon future we all need. Continue Reading
Three Texas runoff battles in the ongoing Democratic Party civil war
The Texas Democratic congressional primary runoffs will provide a gauge as to Democratic primary voters’ support for the establishment versus the progressive wings of the party. In two of three key Texas runoffs, the outcomes will either enhance or undermine Democratic efforts to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms. Continue Reading