In the face of a nearly impossible diplomatic dilemma, the US must continue to have an open mind toward Egypt.
This working paper seeks to determine the preferences of Boston parents for certain school attributes. It analyzes data provided by the…
Professor Burns reflects on recent Supreme Court decisions dealing with voting rights and same-sex marriage.
This paper tests for incentive and selection effects in a subprime consumer credit market. We estimate the incentive effect of loan size on…
Following last week's Iranian presidential election, Professor Burns discusses what Hassan Rowhani's surprise victory means for the future…
Given the recent surge of assistance being given to the Assad regime by Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia, Professor Burns sees this as a call to…
Around the world the idea of “austerity” is fiercely debated. The various strengths and weaknesses of the global economy make opportune a…
This study documents an increase in the prevalence of extreme poverty among US households with children between 1996 and 2011 and assesses…
America today continues to confront a competitiveness challenge of too few jobs and too little economic growth. The good news
is there is a…
Reflecting on the events of last week in Boston and surrounding area, Professor Burns believes that the wisest strategy will be to stay…