Elizabeth Sherwood, MPA, Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives There is an expectation that clothing should be priced low and be available in large quantities. Consumers enjoy the feeling… Read more “Deck the Landfills: The High Price of Fast Fashion”
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GW WonkCast S2E5: U.S. & Afghanistan Policy
This episode of the GW WonkCast features guest Hakim Jan, an independent researcher from Afghanistan. Jan has a background in political science and national security studies and… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E5: U.S. & Afghanistan Policy”
The Argentine Financial Crisis: Causes and Lessons Learned
Jason Marshall, MPP Summary of the Crisis The 2001-2002 Argentine Financial Crisis was the culmination of an overreaction to a history of hyperinflation, an unwillingness to address… Read more “The Argentine Financial Crisis: Causes and Lessons Learned”
The Polar Vortex of 2014 is Still Changing How We Use Energy
Charles Landau, MPA, Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives In early 2014, a long, dry, cold spell, dubbed the polar vortex hit the Eastern United States. PJM, a regional… Read more “The Polar Vortex of 2014 is Still Changing How We Use Energy”
Staying Above Water: Crafting a More Sustainable National Flood Insurance Program
Jessica Blackband, MPP, Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Reporting on Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath has died down, but the 82,000 people who filed flood insurance claims after the disaster… Read more “Staying Above Water: Crafting a More Sustainable National Flood Insurance Program”
GW WonkCast S2E4: Education Policy and Student Loans
The Perkins federal loan program expired on Sept. 30. In light of this, what is the state of federal loans for education in America? Guest Ashley Walsh,… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E4: Education Policy and Student Loans”
Evidence in Public Policy: The Good, the Bad, and the Obvious
Shiva Sharma, MPP, Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Policymaking is an inherently complex process because it strives to address problems that are grounded in changing social realities; this… Read more “Evidence in Public Policy: The Good, the Bad, and the Obvious”
Amid Signs of Stability, White House Injects Uncertainty into ACA Marketplace
Steve Bruns, MPP, Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives Just this past summer, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health Plan announced that insurance premiums in the Affordable… Read more “Amid Signs of Stability, White House Injects Uncertainty into ACA Marketplace”
GW WonkCast S2E3: Immigration Policy & DACA
Trachtenberg alumni and Policy Analyst at Education Reform Now Janette Martinez joins the GW WonkCast crew to discuss the administration’s efforts to end DACA, Deferred Action for… Read more “GW WonkCast S2E3: Immigration Policy & DACA”
Statehood as a Solution for Puerto Rico’s Economy
Kelly Straub, MPA, Staff Writer, Brief Policy Perspectives In the wake of Hurricane Maria’s devastation, Puerto Rico’s economic and political future looks increasingly uncertain. The past decade has… Read more “Statehood as a Solution for Puerto Rico’s Economy”
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