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The Hindu - China Piles extra work on weary youth to ease pension crisis; Prof. Dali Yang comments on Chinese pension crisis and governments' "loss of credibility"

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LA Times - A second assassination attempt against former Pres. Trump raises new questions; Prof. Robert Pape argues for the condemnation of all political violence in the US

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Mother Jones -How JD Vance Unleashed the Racist Backlash Against Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, Ohio; Article quotes comments from Prof. Gabriel Winant describing hateful motivations behind J.D. Vance's comments

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Forbes - How To Resign From A Board (With Resignation Letter Examples); Article references' Prof. John List's advocacy for "optimal quitting"

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Financial Times - America has an innovation and incumbency problem; Prof. Ufuk Akcigit comments on changes in the US innovation landscape, including "how R&D spending is allocated."

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Fox News - Nikki Haley slams PAC using her name to support Harris as group targets Wisconsin Republicans; Prof. Will Howell comments on how republican primary voters for Haley could still be "up for grabs"

In the News Faculty Economics

NYT - Layoffs Are Few. So Why Are Jobs Harder to Find? Prof. Robert Shimer comments on labor market issues related to the hiring rate

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Ralph A. Austen, African Studies professor and a ‘scholar’s scholar,’ 1937-2024

The late academic was a champion of UChicago workshops, a deeply curious individual, and a dedicated family and community man.By Sarah SteimerRalph A....

In the News Faculty Political Science

Politico - Debate lives up to the hype; Prof. Will Howell discusses strengths and shortcomings of the candidates' debate performances

In the News Faculty Political Science

USA TODAY - 1 in 4 Republicans supports political violence if election is 'compromised,' study says; Article details research from Prof. Robert Pape and CPOST