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Wealthy Americans’ sense of security could be holding back better policy

August 27, 2024

A new Yale study shows how wealthy Americans’ belief that their financial and social resources offer protection from public policy failures discourages reform.

Seeking an ethical approach to ancient DNA analysis

August 26, 2024

Yale paleoanthropologist Jessica Thompson proposes guidelines for the ethical study of ancient human DNA.

Are employers optimizing their 401(k) match? Research offers policy ideas

August 21, 2024

According to new research co-authored by Yale economists, many retirement plans are exacerbating pay inequity.

Harnessing the entirety of India’s human capital

August 19, 2024

A recent research and policy dialogue in New Delhi, India gathered over 160 experts to discuss gender as a dominant friction in India’s labor market.

Did Colombia’s nationwide preschool expansion benefit students?

August 19, 2024

In a new study, Yale economist Orazio Attanasio and coauthors partnered with the Colombian government to evaluate its strategies to improve public preschools.

Mental reset: Improving health policy through fresh perspectives

August 15, 2024

Yale lecturer Ximena Benavides uses art to help her and her students find creative ways to investigate social justice issues and improve democracy.

Could AI-powered persuasion tools endanger democratic societies?

August 15, 2024

Yale’s Joshua Kalla is leading a two-year project to test the persuasive impact of new AI models so we might more quickly assess possible risks.

The impact of ‘deep agreements’ on international economic regulation

August 14, 2024

A new Yale co-authored study examines the positive and negative economic effects of interest groups within countries on international regulatory cooperation.

Call for applications: CBEY 2050 Fellows Discussion Group

August 13, 2024

Multidisciplinary group of Yale graduate and professional students gathers monthly to imagine a regenerative and responsible economy. Applications due Sept. 2.

Yale research on gender gaps featured in 2024 World Development Report

August 12, 2024

The Yale-developed Global Gender Distortions Index featured in the report quantifies the economic growth potential from closing gender gaps in the labor market.