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Political Economy Workshop Archive

2024-2025 Political Economy Workshops Fall 2024 October 3       | Alastair Smith  (New York University) - "Political Life Cycles* by Justin Melnick, Alastair Smith and Bruce Bueno de Mesquita October 10     | Jack Paine (Emory University) - "The Threat-Enhancing Effect of Authoritarian Power Sharing" October 17     | Sean Westwood (Dartmouth University) - "What do we know about partisan animosity?" October 24     
Pearson

UChicago, Queen’s University to Host Conference on Human Cost of Global Conflict

The Pearson Institute and Queen’s University Belfast will convene Global Conflict | The Human Impact on Aug. 23-24 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Harris Alumni & Admitted Students Reception: Boston Area

Join us for a summertime networking reception!
Detroit

Inflated Tax Assessments Spurred Historic Detroit Foreclosures, Study Finds

In a new study, Professor Christopher Berry estimates that 10 percent of all foreclosures in Detroit were caused by illegally inflated property tax assessments.
Howell

Professor William Howell Discusses Why the Presidency Needs More Power

Professor William Howell argues that, though the Trump presidency may lead people to other conclusions, the best prescription for America is a stronger presidency.
CLA

Harris Public Policy Expands Leadership Programs with Civic Leadership Academy

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is pleased to announce it will continue to serve as the academic home of the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), assuming full management as of July 1, 2018. 
Day One Podcast

The Health of Nations

How do you plug a $4 billion hole in the Medicaid budget — without cutting any services?
Charles

Professor Kerwin Charles Discusses the Growing Racial Wage Gap

Research by Professor Kerwin Charles finds that a median black man’s earnings today, relative to a median white man’s, is roughly the same as his father’s and grandfather’s.