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Harvard Gazette
1 week ago
Business

Raise corporate tax rates! No, cut them! Maybe take a look first?- Harvard Gazette

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act shows limited benefits from corporate tax cuts, challenging partisan narratives on tax policy. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
SF real estate

More than 90,000 children in Ireland have 'ongoing need' for housing, as areas with longest lists revealed

6.6% of children under 18 are in households waiting for social housing, requiring significant state investment.
Over €35 billion is needed to build social housing for those currently in need. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 week ago
Business

Raise corporate tax rates! No, cut them! Maybe take a look first?- Harvard Gazette

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act shows limited benefits from corporate tax cuts, challenging partisan narratives on tax policy. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
SF real estate

More than 90,000 children in Ireland have 'ongoing need' for housing, as areas with longest lists revealed

6.6% of children under 18 are in households waiting for social housing, requiring significant state investment.
Over €35 billion is needed to build social housing for those currently in need. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Business

Extra cash for mental health would help UK more than new roads, study says

Investing in mental health services yields greater economic benefits than traditional infrastructure projects.
Government spending should prioritize wellbeing improvements, especially in health and education. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Kamala Harris' $25,000 down payment assistance plan is a band-aid fix for the housing crisis, Zillow's chief economist says. 3 policies that will actually help home affordability.

Down payment assistance proposals do not solve the underlying housing supply crisis, potentially worsening the situation instead. [ more ]
#climate-change
www.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
OMG science

What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds

Effective climate policies must include pricing mechanisms to achieve significant emissions reductions.
Many attempts to curb carbon emissions by countries are ineffective without financial incentives. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
OMG science

A controversial experiment to artificially cool Earth was canceled - what we know about why

Public engagement is crucial before launching experiments with potential global consequences. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
OMG science

What has worked to fight climate change? Policies where someone pays for polluting, study finds

Effective climate policies must include pricing mechanisms to achieve significant emissions reductions.
Many attempts to curb carbon emissions by countries are ineffective without financial incentives. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
OMG science

A controversial experiment to artificially cool Earth was canceled - what we know about why

Public engagement is crucial before launching experiments with potential global consequences. [ more ]
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Cornell Chronicle
4 weeks ago
New York City

NY at Work report: Cost of living most critical issue | Cornell Chronicle

The cost of living is the biggest issue for over 65% of poll respondents in New York. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago
Education

Job alert: Berkeleyside is hiring an education reporter

Berkeleyside seeks an education reporter to cover challenges and successes within local schools and provide insights into educational policies affecting students. [ more ]
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