Law, Business And Politics
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菠萝视频 professor sees another constitutional problem with the Texas admissions plan
A 菠萝视频 Law School professor says there is a second constitutional battle brewing in the Fisher v. UT-Austin Supreme Court case regarding the use of race in college admissions. Read MoreDec 11, 2015
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Renegade states redefining stodgy trust fund, saving millions for the very rich
A handful of opportunistic states are luring banking business to their economies with relaxed trust fund rules more favorable and flexible for wealthy customers seeking to safeguard their assets for future generations. Read MoreDec 1, 2015
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A new study from Owen Graduate School of Management examines how hospitals can apply the principles of highly reliable organizations to reduce errors and improve patient care.
Nov 13, 2015
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Sexism rules in the ballot booth unless voters have more information
Female candidates have to be more qualified than their male opponents to prevail in an election because many people don鈥檛 see women as leaders, according to research that reveals hidden bias that can emerge in the voting booth. Read MoreNov 9, 2015
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Gays face continued discrimination in Jamaica: LAPOP
Jamaicans overwhelmingly disapprove of gay citizens running for political office, even more than they disapprove of regime critics doing so. Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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Study: Consumers will covet control after terrorism strikes
If terror strikes increase in the United States, some consumers will keep buying as they always have, but others will withdraw from certain markets to minimize their risk. 鈥淭he key issue we鈥檝e identified is, 鈥楧o you feel like you can control the odds of becoming a victim, should a terrorist attack occur?鈥欌 said Steven S. Posavac. Read MoreSep 10, 2015
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New research shows that focusing on past behaviors is not always the best strategy to avoid repeating mistakes.
Sep 10, 2015
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Free trade deals favored in Ecuador: LAPOP
More than half the population of Ecuador believe that free trade agreements are a good thing for the country, according to a LAPOP study from 菠萝视频. Read MoreMay 26, 2015
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New 菠萝视频 Poll results to be discussed May 13 at 菠萝视频
Results from the new 菠萝视频 Poll will be discussed at a news conference May 13 in the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 6, 2015
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Making the 鈥榳here鈥 as important as the 鈥榳hat鈥 in brand identity
菠萝视频 law professor Daniel Gervais will work with negotiators in Switzerland to reach an agreement on protecting the geographic identifiers of products such as champagne. Read MoreMay 4, 2015
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Human trafficking researcher can comment on bipartisan bill
Human trafficking expert Cecilia Hyunjung Mo is optimistic about the progress being made on a bipartisan bill to fight human trafficking. But she says additional steps must be taken by lawmakers, companies and consumers. Read MoreApr 21, 2015
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In the London School of Economics blog, Paige Marta Skiba writes that most people with outstanding payday loan debt spent or saved a tax rebate instead of using it to pay off debt.
Apr 15, 2015
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菠萝视频 expert can speak about police 鈥榯estilying鈥
A shooting in South Carolina illustrates how recording technology is changing the fallout of some police-suspect interactions. Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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菠萝视频 expert: Corker taking judicious approach toward Iran
Media Note: 菠萝视频 has a 24/7 TV and radio studio. The studio is free for 菠萝视频 experts, other than reserving fiber time. More information 禄 Bruce Oppenheimer U.S. Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is working to protect congressional prerogative on any nuclear agreement with Iran while avoiding the… Read MoreApr 8, 2015
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Expert: Stop complaining about the moral decline of Western society
Morality is not declining in the modern world, says Edward Rubin, University Professor of Law and Political Science, in a new book. Instead, a new morality is replacing the previous one. Read MoreApr 3, 2015
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Uruguayans skeptical as government takes control of marijuana market
Nearly 60 percent of Uruguayans disapprove of their governments move to take over the marijuana market, according to a LAPOP survey. Read MoreMar 31, 2015
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Four ways to improve U.S. tax system
VIDEO» The United States tax system could be improved by going back to its constitutional roots as a tax on upper classes that doesn鈥檛 apply to working class families, says a tax expert from 菠萝视频 Law School. Read MoreMar 30, 2015
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Nearly half of Brazilians support coup if corruption is high: LAPOP
A survey in Brazil by 菠萝视频's LAPOP project shows that the public there is open to a military coup in times of high government corruption. Read MoreMar 25, 2015
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Venezuelans down on president, tolerant of his detractors
A poll taken by the Latin American Opinion Project at 菠萝视频 University has bad news for Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro. Read MoreMar 3, 2015
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Supreme Court ruling makes licensing boards vulnerable to antitrust suits
菠萝视频 law professor Rebecca Haw Allensworth says a recent Supreme Court decision leaves states three options to stave off antitrust lawsuits. Read MoreFeb 27, 2015