Imprisoned In Iran
Grad student convicted of espionage after archival research for Ph.D.
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Jamil Jaffer On The Final 5: North Korea Nuclear Threats, Equifax Data Breach
Hoover Institution fellow Jamil Jaffer discusses the Equifax breach and what can be done to prevent future cyberattacks. Jaffer also examines the North Korean threat.
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3 Factors Slowing The Economy Down When Rest Of The World Is Growing: Raghuram Rajan
Hoover Institution fellow Raghuram Rajan discusses growth and notes that today the big worry is that growth has fallen considerably and we need to accelerate the pace of reforms so that growth picks up as well as conveying to the business community there are no surprises that are waiting.
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The Power Of Education: Boosting Economic Growth In The Long Run
Widespread proficiency in math and reading creates a strong foundation for more advanced knowledge and productive work. Unfortunately, U.S. proficiency in math and reading hasn’t kept up with the rest of the world. If American students become more proficient in math and reading, long-run economic growth will follow.
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Kiron Skinner Documents Nancy And Ronald Reagan's Life In Letters
In the wake of the news of First Lady Nancy Reagan's death, we spoke with author Kiron Skinner. From the private papers of President Reagan, Skinner compiled the New York Times bestseller Reagan: A Life in Letters. She talked about the Reagan's correspondences to their loved ones.
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Why Does Apple Think Telegram is "Pernicious"?
I have a lot to say about this week's House Judiciary Committee, at which both FBI Director James Comey and Apple general counsel Bruce Sewell testified. I'll write up some general thoughts over the next few days.
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John Taylor recognized for monetary policy research
Economist JOHN B. TAYLOR has been recognized with the 2016 Central Banking Award for Economics. The award, given by Central Banking Publications, recognizes "the most significant contribution to economics within the field of central banking." The George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution, Taylor received the award for his paper "A Rules-Based Cooperatively-Managed International Monetary System for the Future."
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The Libertarian: "Gun Violence And Legal Liability"
Richard Epstein analyzes a lawsuit that seeks to hold gun manufacturers responsible for mass shootings.
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