Puzzles in the world economy
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Integrating North American carbon credit markets: Prospects and recommendations
Introduction Carbon credit markets are highly diverse. Globally, at least 24 government-administered programs, including nine in North America,…
No Surprises Act arbitration databook
The No Surprises Act (NSA) established a final-offer arbitration process called independent dispute resolution (IDR) to settle payment…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
Employment impacts of the CHIPS Act
The $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act of August 2022 directly and indirectly created between 42,465 and 54,385…
Exploring portable benefits for gig workers
Gig-based work and self-employment have expanded significantly in recent years, increasing from 27% of respondents in 2016 to…
Low-income workers experience the most earnings and work hours instability
To assess the compensation of workers, it matters not only how much money they earn, but also the…