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Policy BriefMay 14, 2026

Societal resilience and a world at war

Militaries must adapt to the emergencies they face in the demands of the moment. Societies shore up the home front against new perils.

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Policy BriefMay 14, 2026

Rethinking informality in Africa

Pierre Nguimkeu discusses deficiencies in the way informality in Africa is regarded, explaining how it could be an asset.

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Policy BriefMay 14, 2026

Tracking trade amid uncertain and changing tariff policies

This data interactive allows users to monitor changes in U.S. trade flows, tariffs applied, and traded goods prices on an ongoing basis.

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Policy BriefMay 14, 2026

Trump’s new elections executive order and what it would mean for voters

President Trump signed the second elections-focused executive order of his second term, which experts claim attempts executive overreach.

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Policy BriefMay 14, 2026

Project-based carbon credit markets: Overview, issues, and future directions

Broekhoff, Conley, and Patnaik explore project-based carbon credits: Their promise, their challenges, and emerging paths forward

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Policy BriefMay 14, 2026

Why haven’t tariffs significantly damaged the economy?

The tariff increases during the second Trump administration have been historic in their magnitude and scope, dwarfing even those from Trump’s first term. Many feared that these tariffs would have dramatic impacts on the economy, but for the most part, the tariff impacts have been muted in the U.S. In a new BPEA study, Pablo Fajgelbaum and Amit Khandelwal document the effects of Trump’s tariffs, what goals they have (or have not) accomplished, and where the costs have fallen. On this episode o...

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Policy BriefMay 13, 2026

Pope Leo’s moral stance on AI could encourage greater oversight

Darrell West explains the pope's stance on AI and how his views could impact both decisionmakers and the public.

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Policy BriefMay 13, 2026

The Iran war is making energy more expensive for everyone

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has brought the largest energy disruption the world has seen in decades. Adie Tomer, senior fellow in Metro, talks with Samantha Gross, director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative, to break down the implications of this crisis for American consumers and the United States.

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Policy BriefMay 13, 2026

Who has to leave the Federal Reserve next?

David Wessel discuss upcoming turnovers at the Federal Reserve board and banks.

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Policy BriefMay 13, 2026

Reimagining the global education agenda: What we heard from the education community across 6 continents

The Global Listening Survey provides responses from those working in education about their experiences over the past year and priorities looking ahead, with responses in seven languages from more than 64 countries

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Policy BriefMay 12, 2026

Strengthening capacity in underserved rural areas: USDA-RD Oregon’s approach for broadband deployment

Pipa and Aley show how an initial $500,000 USDA investment helped rural Oregon communities secure over $40 million in broadband funding.

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Policy BriefMay 12, 2026

Intraparty tensions shape the 2026 midterm primary landscape

Elaine Kamarck analyzes 2026 congressional primaries to gauge Trump's GOP grip and the rising influence of the Democratic left.

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