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"Don’t fall for filibuster abolition. It’s a trap." (Written by Richard Arenberg)

September 23, 2020 The Washington Post

Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, co-wrote this opinion piece for The Washington Post, "If the nuclear option were triggered to end the filibuster on legislation, a simple majority would control the entire federal budget."

"US Household Wealth Hits Record Even as Economy Struggles" (John Friedman Cited)

September 21, 2020 Associated Press

This article draws on data from Opportunity Insights, which Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman is Co-Director of.

"Coronavirus recession ends for the rich but is far from over for lower-income communities" (Commentary by John Friedman)

September 20, 2020 CNBC

“The story of the recession for low- and high-income individuals is very different...From an economic perspective, high-income families are by and large doing fine," commented Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman.

"Done right, high dosage tutoring will help students recover learning loss" (Matthew Kraft Cited)

September 20, 2020 The Guam Daily Post

This article cites Associate Professor of Education and Economics, Matthew Kraft's "Getting tutoring right to reduce COVID-19 learning loss" essay.

"Working from home was fine in the US for six months — not anymore" (Written by Emily Oster)

September 20, 2020 Taipei Times

In this column, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster talks about working from home and reopening workplaces.

"Blyth urges the Australian government to set up a national wealth fund" (Commentary by Mark Blyth)

September 19, 2020 The New Daily

In this article, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth urges Canberra to set up a citizens’ wealth fund which would help fix income inequality in Australia by placing more wealth into the hands of the public.

"Metrics show consumers pulling back on spending in September as Congress debates second stimulus" (John Friedman Cited)

September 18, 2020 CNBC

This column draws on data from Opportunity Insights, which Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman is Co-Director of.

"One chart shows which jobs got walloped or bounced back since the pandemic first hit the US" (Commentary by John Friedman)

September 18, 2020 Business Insider

Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman provides commentary on the effects of the pandemic, "What's worrying is that the speed of the recovery for those low-income workers seems to really be slowing."

"Blocking the SG increase will slash low-income balances by 15 per cent: Study" (Commentary by Mark Blyth)

September 15, 2020 The New Daily

In this article, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, comments on the "wave of anger being felt across the world, particularly by young people, driven by inequality and lack of security."

"OPEC at 60: An oil cartel on life support" (Commentary by Jeff Colgan)

September 14, 2020 DW

"OPEC is significant primarily as a political club. It fails economically as a cartel, but it does boost the prestige and standing of its members, most of whom would not otherwise have a seat at the table in world affairs...A functional cartel needs to set tough limits to production and stick to them. OPEC sets easy targets and still often fails to meet them," Director of Security Studies and Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan.

"The Climate Case Against Decoupling" (Written by Jeff Colgan)

September 14, 2020 Foreign Affairs

In this article, Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan, argues that severing U.S.-Chinese links would make it impossible to save the environment.

"Economist Emily Oster On How We Can All Make Better Pandemic Decisions" (Interview with Emily Oster)

September 14, 2020 WBUR

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, explores how we can all make better choices amid the pandemic.

"Hickenlooper and Gardner run low-visibility campaigns in high-stakes Senate race" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

September 13, 2020 The Denver Post

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, offers commentary on Colorado's Senate race, "I think it’s unusual...and I don’t think it’s emblematic of most of the really contested races.”

"Are we capable of governing ourselves? A hard look at our financial crisis" (Mark Blyth Cited)

September 12, 2020 CBC

Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth is cited in this article.

"How much caffeine can you safely drink while pregnant? Maybe none." (Commentary by Emily Oster)

September 10, 2020 Advisory Board

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, provides commentary on studies on caffeine and pregnancy.

"DYSOM 9/9/2020: Richard Arenberg, Professor of Political Science, Brown University" (Interview with Richard Arenberg)

September 9, 2020 WPRI

In this interview, Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, discusses the presidential election and how it may affect local elections.

"DYSOM 9/9/2020: Richard Arenberg, Professor of Political Science, Brown University" (Interview with Richard Arenberg)

September 9, 2020 WPRI

In this interview, Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, discusses the presidential election and how it may affect local elections.

"Her School Offered a Path to the Middle Class. Will Covid-19 Block It?" (John Friedman Cited)

September 9, 2020 New York Times

This article mentions that, in 2017, Professor of Economics and International and Political Affairs, John Friedman lead a team of economists that "published a groundbreaking paper that issued “mobility report cards” to more than 2,000 American colleges and universities, grading each one on its effectiveness in elevating low-income students into the upper middle class and beyond."

"Emily Oster: COVID-19 doesn’t have to cancel Halloween" (Written by Emily Oster)

September 9, 2020 Houston Chronicle

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, on how halloween is still possible this year if people take the right precautionary measures.

"Mail ballot count could take until Thursday" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

September 9, 2020 WJAR

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, provides commentary on the Rhode Island primary, "Women, women of color, more progressive women, more progressive men are successfully challenging the old guard and the old boys network that has run the state legislature."

"More than 33,000 Rhode Islanders voted by mail; 45,000 voted in-person in state primary" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

September 8, 2020 WJAR

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, on the growing pains of vote by mail in Rhode Island: "We don't have the electronic technology to process these ballots as I think we would like because we just basically decided to turn to this system. I think two years, four years from now, it's going to be different. For now, we're going to have to wait and be patient."

"There's a lack of data on COVID-19 in schools across the nation. An economist is trying to change that." (Emily Oster Mentioned)

September 4, 2020 Insider

This article mentions how Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, and a team of researchers are partnering to create a nationwide database -- COVID-Explained -- that maps schools' pandemic responses across the United States, providing school leaders and policymakers with information on how schools are reopening.

"There's one lesson for schools in the pandemic -- there are no easy answers" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

September 2, 2020 CNN

"School reopening is really important for our society. It's not that I think that we should reopen at all costs, but I think that trying to do this safely in places where we can do it safely seems just really important for kids, for getting people back to work for the mental health of parents, for learning," says Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster.

"Coronavirus: Some school districts are willing to open up public schools — for a price" (Emily Oster Cited)

September 2, 2020 USA Today

This article refers to a survey of child care centers by Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster.

"Baystate Business: Kennedy-Markey Aftermath (Radio)" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)

September 2, 2020 Bloomberg

In this interview, Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, provides an analysis of the Kennedy-Markey battle and the implications of the Markey win.

With election and shutdown risk looming, pressure grows for stimulus deal (Commentary by Richard Arenberg)

September 2, 2020 ABC6

“I believe that the political pressures generated by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the deepening economic crisis will likely end in a compromise...Doing nothing before the election would impact President Trump's reelection efforts negatively and have an even larger impact on the GOP’s effort to remain in the majority in the Senate," said Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg.

"Repeal-Proofing the Biden Administration" (Written by Eric Patashnik)

August 31, 2020 Washington Monthly

Julis-Rabinowitz Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Political Science, Eric Patashnik wrote this article discussing Biden's political agenda, "as Democrats design their policy agenda, they must think about not just how to get new laws passed, but how to make them durable."

"'Beyond Tired and Stressed': Teachers With Kids Strained By Lack of Child Care" (Matthew Kraft Research Cited)

August 31, 2020 Education Week

This article on the hurdles faced by teachers with kids at home cites analysis by researchers including Associate Professor of Education and Economics, Matthew Kraft.

"'Two visions of the US': Trump and Biden offer contrasts on race, Covid and economy" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

August 30, 2020 The Guardian

In this article, Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, provides commentary on the Republican National Convention.

"Economist Mark Blyth: ‘I’m now a convert to Scottish independence’" (Interview with Mark Blyth)

August 30, 2020 The National

In this article, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, expresses his support for Scottish independence, "There are real fiscal challenges getting there that cannot be wished away...But the long-term costs of staying tied to the UK’s rapidly imploding growth model are just as bad.”

"Sovereign interest in ETFs on the rise as wrapper passes coronavirus test" (Mark Blyth Cited)

August 28, 2020 ETF Stream

This article mentions research in Angrynomics, co-authored by Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth.

"‘We have to try and fill those gaps’: Economist helps to launch online virus info tool" (Interview with Emily Oster)

August 28, 2020 Yahoo News

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster discusses the online tool she's helping to create to help schools make the decision about when and how to bring students back.

"The Health 202: British schools reopened with little covid-19 spread, new data show" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

August 26, 2020 The Washington Post

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, comments on schools reopening, “I feel like in some ways the choice about reopening appears to be driven entirely by politics and very little by science."

"Teachers Felt Less Successful During the Spring School Closures, Survey Finds" (Commentary by Matthew Kraft)

August 26, 2020 Education Week

"I think we need to really value teachers' own perceptions of their self-efficacy, because ultimately if a teacher doesn't feel successful, it's really unlikely they're going to be helping students meet the academic standards and achieve the type of success we're looking for on a day-to-day basis in classrooms," commented Matthew Kraft, Associate Professor of Education and Economics.

"If Biden wins, what’s next for Governor Raimondo?" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

August 25, 2020 Boston Globe

"Secretary of the treasury or commerce are the jobs Raimondo would most likely be considered for in a Biden administration, but “there are a long line of folks in Biden’s orbit who would want to join his cabinet, so the competition would be substantial for her"" says Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller.

"How the media has us thinking all wrong about the coronavirus" (Written by Emily Oster)

August 25, 2020 The Washington Post

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, on media coverage of the coronavirus and the importance of data.

"In or Out of the Classroom, Back to School Could Be Dangerous for Some" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

August 25, 2020 BNN Bloomberg

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, on returning to school during the pandemic and the difficulty of making a decision.

"Five Questions With Emily Oster" (Interview with Emily Oster)

August 21, 2020 Providence Business News

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, talks about the role of data in reporting and controlling the pandemic.

"For COVID-19 facts, first impressions matter" (Commentary by Rob Blair)

August 20, 2020 The Verge

Joukowsky Family Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Rob Blair, comments on information and the pandemic, “What we have is inconsistent messaging, sometimes from the same source.”

"Why has New England handled the pandemic so well? Thank the Puritans." (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

August 20, 2020 Christian Science Monitor

In this article, Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, "says the “all-in-this-together” attitude is a fundamental part of New England’s political culture, predating party politics" and part of the reason the region has handled the pandemic well.

"Analysis reveals low wage jobs remain in short supply" (Interview with John Friedman)

August 19, 2020 Yahoo! Finance

In this interview, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman breaks down his new analysis of the labor market which shows that low wage jobs remain in short supply amid COVID-19.

"Dems Should Keep Focus On Health Care, Covid: Schiller" (Interview with Wendy Schiller)

August 19, 2020 Bloomberg

In this interview, Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, discusses the Democratic National Convention and her current forecast for the election.

"Unintended consequences of killing the filibuster" (Written by Richard Arenberg)

August 18, 2020 The Hill

Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg comments on the purpose of the filibuster.

"The recession is over for the rich, but the working class is far from recovered" (Commentary by John Friedman)

August 13, 2020 The Washington Post

“The recession is nearly over for high-wage workers, but low-wage workers are no more than half-recovered," comments Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman.

"How a Biden Win Could Change the Course of America's Coronavirus Pandemic" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

August 13, 2020 Newsweek

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, provides commentary on the transition period between presidents if Joe Biden is elected.

"60% Of Parents Say They Don't Know What Their Fall Child Care Plans Are" (Interview with Emily Oster)

August 12, 2020 HuffPost

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, answers questions to help parents weigh their child care options this fall.

"In 2020, back-to-school shopping means frantically searching for other families to ‘bubble up’ with" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

August 9, 2020 The Washington Post

In this article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster argues against pandemic pods because of the likelihood that they’ll exacerbate inequalities.

"The Economy Reimagined, Part 1: Dealing with Inequality" (Interview with Mark Blyth)

August 7, 2020 Marketplace

In this interview, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, discusses changes that could help ease economic inequality.

"Can N.Y.C. Reopen Schools? The Whole Country Is Watching" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

August 5, 2020 The New York Times

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, on schools reopening, “It’s now or never...Either you do it for September, or no one is opening until there’s a vaccine."

"New currency is only way for independence, says expert" (Commentary by Mark Blyth)

August 3, 2020 The Times (UK)

Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, "believes Scotland must create its own currency to make a success of leaving the union."

"What’s the Deal With Kids and the Coronavirus: Five Leading Theories" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

August 3, 2020 Elemental

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, comments on kids and COVID.

"What’s the Deal With Kids and the Coronavirus: Five Leading Theories" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

August 3, 2020 Elemental

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, comments on kids and COVID.

"I’m a New Dad Scared About Pandemic-Era Day Care Safety. There’s Only One Expert I Wanted to Call" (Interview with Emily Oster)

July 31, 2020 Mother Jones

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, answers key questions about returning to school.

"COVID Misinformation Is Spreading Fast. Emily Oster Has The Vaccine" (Interview with Emily Oster)

July 29, 2020 Fatherly

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses how to research COVID facts without getting fooled.

What Will Schools Do When a Teacher Gets Covid-19? (Written by Emily Oster)

July 28, 2020 The New York Times

In an opinion piece, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discussed the potential of members of the school community becoming infected with COVID-19.

Who gets to be Italian? (Interview with Emily Oster)

July 24, 2020 The New Yorker

In an interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discussed the current potential dangers of in-person classes.

"Some Gases Far, Far Greener Than Others" (Deborah Gordon Cited)

July 23, 2020 Energy Intelligence

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Former Director of the Energy and Climate Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Deborah Gordon's research cited in Energy Intelligence.

Private ‘school pods’ are coming. They’ll worsen inequality. (Written by Emily Oster)

July 23, 2020 The Washington Post

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discussed some new forms of homeschooling, including "micro schooling" and "pandemic pods."

U.S. Northeast, pummeled in the spring, now stands out in virus control (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

July 22, 2020 The New York Times

Chair and Professor of Political Science Wendy Schiller discussed wearing masks in New England and the Northeast in regard to COVID-19.

Managing elective medical procedures (Interview with Emily Oster)

July 15, 2020 Bloomberg

In an interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster shared her insight on the economics of reopening schools.

Working parents don't have to panic over part-time school (Written by Emily Oster)

July 13, 2020 Bloomberg Quint

In a recent article written by Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster, she discussed the various ways that parents can balance working and schooling their children.

What we can learn from Rhode Island's low cases (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

July 11, 2020 Ozy

Professor and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller recently discussed Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo's leadership, and how it has impacted Rhode Island's cases of COVID-19.

Texas parents face lack of information on coronavirus risks in child care centers (Commentary by Emily Oster)

July 9, 2020 El Paso Times

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster recently provided commentary on her opinion regarding child care centers in regard to COVID-19.

The Atlantic Daily: The Politics of School Reopening (Commentary by Emily Oster)

July 8, 2020 The Atlantic

In an article addressing schools re-opening in regards to COVID-19, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discussed her data compiling on child care.

Democrats: A moment in history, use it wisely (Written by Richard Arenberg)

July 3, 2020 The Hill

Recently, Interim Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg wrote an article discussing what will happen if Democrats "sweep to power" in the November 2020 election.

Watch Healthy Returns: The path forward with Emily Oster (interview with Emily Oster)

July 2, 2020 CNBC

In a recent interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discussed her collected research and data in regards to COVID-19.

An economist who collected coronavirus data from 841 childcare centers explains how parents should decide whether to send kids back to school (Commentary by Emily Oster)

June 30, 2020 Insider

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster provided commentary on her COVID-19 data in regards to daycares that have remained open during COVID-19.

GOP-led Senate is at risk even if Trump wins (interview with Wendy Schiller)

June 30, 2020 Bloomberg

In a recent interview, Professor of Political Science and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller discussed the federal response to COVID-19 and the Senate races.

Hendrix professor Kolev joins Democratic Erosion Consortium (Robert Blair referenced)

June 29, 2020 Hendrix College

Joukowsky Family Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Robert Blair will lead the Democratic Erosion Consortium. Academics from more than 50 colleges and universities are working to understand threats to democracy in the United States and abroad.

Remote school is a nightmare. Few in power care. (Commentary by Emily Oster)

June 29, 2020 The New York Times

In this opinion piece, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster comments on the challenge of reopening schools, and what can be done to rise to it. One of Professor Oster's suggestions includes hiring college-aged people to take on a role similiat to camp counselors.

The future of the coronavirus recovery runs through the classroom (commentary by Emily Oster)

June 26, 2020 NBC

In a recent article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster commented on the lack of information available regarding children and COVID-19.

Trump administration open to a second round of stimulus payments. Here's what that could look like (John Friedman cited)

June 25, 2020 CNN

Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman's Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker data is cited. Professor Friedman co-directed the tracker.

Want to Maximize Student Learning When Schools Reopen? Minimize Classroom Interruptions (Commentary by Matthew Kraft)

June 25, 2020 Teaching Now

Assistant Professor of Education Matthew Kraft discussed interruptions in education, and the huge challenges our education system is facing. He discussed the interruption frequencies, their nature, and the duration of them.

What parents can learn from child care centers that stayed open during lockdown (Emily Oster cited)

June 24, 2020 NPR

In a recent article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster's COVID-19 survey is referenced. The survey found that in regards to 916 child care centers, just over 1% of staff and 0.16% of children were confirmed infected with the coronavirus.

What if COVID-19 checks were a regular occurrence? (interview with Mark Blyth)

June 24, 2020 Marketplace

In an interview in which he discussed his new book, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center and Professor Mark Blyth discusses how to create a strong economy when coming out of a recession.

What we know — and really don't know — about the future of COVID-19 vaccines (Written by Emily Oster)

June 22, 2020 Slate

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discusses the process of developing a vaccine for COVID-19.

Report exposes persistent income, race gaps in college graduation, even with strong K-12 education (John Papay Cited)

June 21, 2020 India Education Diary

Associate Professor of Education and Economics John Papay's recent study “Lifting All Boats? Accomplishments and Challenges from 20 Years of Education Reform in Massachusetts” is cited. The study examined Massachusetts children of all racial and economic backgrounds and their journey to a college degree.

California’s Dirty Little Secret Is Threatening Its Climate Ambitions (commentary by Deborah Gordon)

June 19, 2020 Bloomberg

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs Deborah Gordon provided commentary on what happens as oil fields age.

Bolton's bombshell book shows it's still possible to be shocked by Trump's presidency (commentary by Wendy Schiller)

June 17, 2020 The Guardian

Professor of Political Science and Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller offers commentary on John Bolton’s memoir, which includes recollections of his time as national security adviser.

Rich Americans cut their spending, and that hurt low-income jobs (John Friedman cited)

June 17, 2020 CNN

This article references the Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker website and its data collection. The site was co-launched by Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman.

GOP rejects mandating changes in police tactics as Dems push 'transformative' change (Commentary by Richard Arenberg)

June 10, 2020 mycbs4.com

In this article regarding police tactics, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg discusses the environment on Capitol Hill, and how it could produce legislation.

The Gist: Summer at COVID camp (Interview with Emily Oster)

June 9, 2020 Slate

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster recently discussed options for summer camp, and addressed the risk in regards to COVID-19.

The Dos and Don’ts of ‘Quarantine Pods’ (Commentary by Emily Oster)

June 9, 2020 The New York Times

In this article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discusses several important questions that parents currently have in regards to quarantine, and how to address care for families.

My Turn: Richard A. Arenberg: Moving toward politicized courts? (Written by Richard Arenberg)

June 9, 2020 The Providence Journal

In this article, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg discusses his opinion on the dangers of politicizing the courts. He questions if Americans will be able to trust courts driven by partisan pressures.

My Turn: Robert B. Hackey: Taxing hospitals is the wrong prescription for balancing R.I. budget (Written by Bob Hackey)

June 8, 2020 The Providence Journal

In this opinion piece, Adjunct Lecturer in International and Public Affairs Bob Hackey discusses the financial challenges that Rhode Island hospitals felt before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Hackey addresses balancing the Rhode Island budget, and his thoughts on strengthening R.I. hospitals.

Conversations on COVID: How science, data can inform personal choices during pandemic (Emily Oster cited)

June 5, 2020 Mirage News

This article references Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster's partnernship with medical experts, scientists and Brown University students. Professor Oster's work is assisting with creating a hub of important information in regards to COVID-19.

U.S. schools lay off hundreds of thousands, setting up lasting harm to kids (Susanna Loeb cited)

June 4, 2020 Midwest Communication

Director of the Annenberg Institute at Brown University, Professor of Education, and Professor of International and Public Affairs Susanna Loeb is cited in reference to the large number of public school personnel across the United States who, due to COVID-19 school closures, have lost their jobs, and what the impact will be.

Collins – We Suffocate: When Will We Finally Breathe? (Written by Jonathan Collins)

June 4, 2020 The Brown Daily Herald

In this opinion piece, Assistant Professor of Education Jonathan Collins addresses racism, his thoughts on the world's current events, and the impact of education.

Parents balance risks, needs as child care centers reopen (Emily Oster Cited)

June 1, 2020 WFMJ

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discusses the different decisions that families will be making in regards to making a decision for their child on daycare.

3 charts reveal how the COVID-19 unemployment crisis isn’t over (commentary by John Friedman)

May 31, 2020 PBS News Hour

Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman provided commentary on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the financial health of different generations. He discusses the impact on recent graduates, who will be entering into a bad economy.

COVID-19 is hastening the green economy, and we are far behind (Jeff Colgan Cited)

May 31, 2020 CBC

This article discusses Director of Security Studies and Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Jeff Colgan's research in regards to the economy. Professor Colgan has stated that high-priced oil jurisdictions such as Canada will be wiped out of the global industry as part of the post-coronavirus oil shock.

Rebuilding R.I.'s Economy: You Can Open It Up, But Will They Come? (Commentary by Mark Blyth)

May 29, 2020 The Providence Journal

Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Mark Blyth discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, and the comfort level that the public might feel regarding crowds.

Time to End McConnell's Reign (Written by Richard Arenberg)

May 27, 2020 Newsmax

In this opinion piece, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science Richard Arenberg disusses his opinion on the damage that Mitch McConnell has done to our country and our democracy.

When couples fight about virus risks (Emily Oster cited)

May 27, 2020 The New York Times

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster's risk-assessment framework to tackling conflict between parents during the coronavirus pandemic is cited.

Consumer Spending Is Already Rebounding in These States (John Friedman cited)

May 27, 2020 NBC Bay Area

In an article addressing the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on consumer spending, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs John Friedman is cited. “On average, places with more widespread coronavirus cases did see spending fall a little bit further, but that’s not the main thing we see determining differences,” said Professor Friedman. “Instead, we see more differences between higher- and lower-income places.”

Takeaways from research on tutoring to address coronavirus learning loss (Matthew Kraft cited)

May 25, 2020 The Hechinger Report

Assistant Professor of Education Matthew Kraft is cited in a recent article addressing the worry about low-income children falling behind in math, reading and other subjects while schools are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. One proposal is to give them personal tutors.

Emily Oster Launches Resource for Unbiased COVID-19 Facts (Interview with Emily Oster)

May 22, 2020 Library Journal

In a recent interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discussed the launch of COVID Explained, a site that aims to provide unbiased, comprehensive information to help people make good decisions.

Putting COVID-19 News in Context (interview with Emily Oster)

May 21, 2020 New York Public Radio

In this recent interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics Emily Oster discusses her new website which analyzes COVID-19 related news. It also takes a closer look at COVID-19 in children.

"American Colleges Are Headed for a Meltdown" (Commentary by Susanna Loeb)

May 18, 2020 The Washington Free Beacon

Director of the Annenberg Institute at Brown University and Professor of Education and International and Public Affairs, Susanna Loeb, provided commentary on the challenges facing American colleges in light of the coronavirus crisis.

"Swing states become partisan battlegrounds in America's fight against Covid-19" (Commentary by Wendy Schiller)

May 16, 2020 The Guardian

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, provided commentary on the political traps and challenges that Biden and Trump face in the upcoming election.

"The state can’t take your kids if you have coronavirus: Social media myths and memes, debunked" (Emily Oster Cited)

May 15, 2020 The Oregonian

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster's weekly newsletter "ParentData" is cited in this article.

"Economist And Epidemiologist Take More Listener Questions On Social Distancing" (Interview with Emily Oster)

May 15, 2020 WBUR

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, answers questions about social distancing beyond an all-or-nothing approach.

"Decoding the Flood of COVID Data" (Interview with Emily Oster)

May 15, 2020 Slate

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses how people should interpret the vast amounts of data surrounding the coronavirus.

"Mark Blyth, The Monocle Weekly" (Interview with Mark Blyth)

May 15, 2020 Monocle

In this interview, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, talks about his new book, ‘Angrynomics’, co-authored with Erik Lonergan.

"Where Are the GOP 'Profiles in Courage' on Capitol Hill?" (Written by Richard Arenberg)

May 14, 2020 Newsmax

In this opinion piece, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, questions the voices of Republican senators: "Where are the present-day profiles in courage?"

"Dems propose $3 trillion stimulus package as partisan tensions rise over virus relief" (Commentary by Richard Arenberg)

May 13, 2020 ABC6

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, provides commentary on the $3 trillion Heroes Act.

"World's Super Rich Buying Pandemic Escape Mansions in New Zealand" (Commentary by Mark Blyth)

May 11, 2020 Mint Press News

Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, provides commentary on the purchase of luxury homes by wealthy individuals amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown economist, colleagues develop real-time economic tracker" (Commentary by John Friedman)

May 10, 2020 India Education Diary

In this article, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman, discusses OI Economic Tracker, launched by Opportunity Insights, the nonprofit research team he co-directs. “Policymakers can use this tool to understand not only the state of the economy in real time but also whether their policies are having the desired effects...This tool ensures that developing data-driven policies no longer means having to wait weeks or months for the data to become available — this is evidence-driven policy, updated for the era of big data.”

"Are we ready? Raimondo moves ahead with reopening R.I." (Emily Oster Cited)

May 8, 2020 Providence Business News

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, helped develop Rhode Island's coronavirus projection model.

"Transport after coronavirus: how will we fly, drive, commute and ride?" (Commentary by Jeff Colgan)

May 8, 2020 The Guardian

Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan, on the future of oil prices: “Nothing lasts forever in the oil business but low oil prices are probably here to stay for at least the rest of the year and perhaps much longer...Even when consumer demand increases after lockdowns end, there is an awful lot of inventory build-up that will keep prices from rising too quickly.”

"3.2 million unemployment claims filed last week, for a total of 33 million" (Interview with John Friedman)

May 7, 2020 CBS News

In this interview, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman, discusses a tool developed by the research team Opportunity Insights, which he co-directs, to help policymakers and nonprofits respond to rapid economic shifts during the global health crisis.

"Rattner: Income inequality factors into unemployment crisis" (Interview with John Friedman)

May 7, 2020 MSNBC

In this interview, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman reacts to new jobless claims.

"Government Orders Alone Didn’t Close the Economy. They Probably Can’t Reopen It." (Commentary by John Friedman)

May 7, 2020 The New York Times

Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs, John Friedman: "There’s just no evidence that this partial reopening in Georgia has significantly changed anything in the economy."

"COVID-Explained aims to translate hard science into clear answers to common questions" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

May 7, 2020 Nieman Lab

In this article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses the launch of COVID-Explained, website aimed at offering quick answers and explainers to coronavirus-related questions.

"The week's best parenting advice: May 5, 2020" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

May 5, 2020 Yahoo

In this article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, comments on the transmission of COVID-19 by children as communities think about ways to reopen schools and daycares this fall. Oster concludes that "our primary concern should be adult-to-adult transmission."

"With an uncertain future, the grade for online courses is incomplete" (Susanna Loeb Cited)

May 1, 2020 The Columbia Chronicle

Director of the Annenberg Institute at Brown University and Professor of Education and International and Public Affairs, Susanna Loeb's 2017 study is cited in this article on the decline in student-performance associated with online learning.

"Bloomberg Daybreak: April 29. 2020 - Hour 2" (Interview with Wendy J. Schiller)

April 29, 2020 Bloomberg

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, discusses the government's response to recent COVID-19 related issues, such as President Trump's decision to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat processing plants open.

"Rhode Island Pushes Aggressive Testing, a Move That Could Ease Reopening" (Commentary by Ross Cheit)

April 28, 2020 New York Times

Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Ross Cheit, provides commentary on Governor Gina Raimondo's response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying “She’s a no-baloney technocrat...She’s not charming but she’s really smart, and that’s made her really popular now.”

"A proposed delay of the census could create logistical chaos for redistricting next year" (Commentary by Wendy J. Schiller)

April 28, 2020 Boston Globe

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy Schiller, provides commentary on how the census will affect Rhode Island politics; “The upside for Rhode Islanders is the potential to have a stronger Republican challenger for the one remaining congressional seat because they will be running statewide and that gives them a better chance at victory."

"Only Children Are Not Doomed" (Written by Emily Oster)

April 27, 2020 New York Times

In this article, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, looks at the data on the social effects and misconceptions of only children versus those with siblings: "it would seem that siblings do not have a large impact on most characteristics we can measure."

"Globe Op-Talks: Pregnancy and parenting during a pandemic" (Interview with Emily Oster)

April 23, 2020 Boston Globe

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses parenting and pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, answering questions about home births, social isolation, and trying to maintain control amidst uncertainty.

"Will a Global Pandemic Change How We Perceive Threats?" (Interview with Rose McDermott)

April 23, 2020 CATO Institute

In this interview, David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of International Relations, Rose McDermott, argues "that a lot of threat inflation comes from overrated low probability risks and underrated high probability risks."

"Why we can’t build" (Dunkelman Cited)

April 22, 2020 Vox

Fellow in International and Public Affairs, Marc Dunkelman, cited in Vox article on America's inability to build infrastructure.

"Brent crude plunges to 18-year low as oil slump rattles markets - as it happened" (Jeff Colgan Cited)

April 21, 2020 The Guardian

This article references tweets by Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan, on the impact crude oil prices will have on the U.S. economy.

"Will the kids be alright? Data-driven parenting advice" (Interview with Emily Oster)

April 21, 2020 WKYC

In this interview, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses parenting during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

"Why does Trump want higher oil prices?" (Jeff Colgan cited)

April 17, 2020 Greenwich Time

Richard Holbrooke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs Jeff Colgan's article, published on "The Monkey Cage," is cited in this op-ed discussing Trump's interest in higher oil prices.

"Coronavirus won't save the planet" (Interview with Deborah Gordon)

April 16, 2020 Heated

In this interview, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, Deborah Gordon, comments on the perception that the coronavirus pandemic will positively affect climate change: “It’s going to take action from the supply side to transform the climate. “And sadly, I don’t think what we’re seeing from COVID is oil nations like Saudi Arabia or, frankly, the United States, thinking outside the box when it comes to creating an industry that’s more flexible.”

"Behind the data: How Rhode Island compiles its COVID-19 model" (Interview with Emily Oster)

April 16, 2020 WPRI

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses her work with a small group of epidemiologists, staff from the R.I. Department of Health and researchers from Brown to develop the state’s COVID-19 models.

"Democrats Wield Filibuster Power in Virus Bill" (Written by Richard Arenberg)

April 16, 2020 Newsmax

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs and Visiting Professor of the Practice of Political Science, Richard Arenberg, on the filibuster and how passing major legislation requires some "buy in" from the minority.

"As Raimondo faces growing pressure to reopen the economy, some rhetoric becomes more extreme" (Commentary by Wendy J. Schiller)

April 15, 2020 The Public's Radio

In this article, Professor and Chair of Political Science, Wendy J. Schiller, comments on the imagery being used in the coronavirus debate, as it "reflects the polarization and the extremism that we’re seeing in American politics."

"Political Scene: Campaigning during coronavirus crisis" (Commentary by Wendy J. Schiller)

April 12, 2020 The Providence Journal

Professor and Chair of Political Science, Wendy J. Schiller, comments on the political environment that the coronavirus has created.

"In Houston, Coronavirus Tests A City Known For Its Resilience" (Commentary by Angela Blanchard)

April 7, 2020 Houston Public Media

Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, Angela Blanchard, shares her thoughts on Houston's COVID-19 response, "like hurricanes, it’s a twin threat to our health and well-being and it’s a threat to our livelihoods. We’re trying to form a shared understanding of what we’re navigating."

"Column: Educators should use this time to plan more successful online learning" (Susanna Loeb Cited)

April 6, 2020 The Columbus Dispatch

Director of the Annenberg Institute and Professor of Education and International and Public Affairs, Susanna Loeb, cited in this article about the obstacles of online learning.

"What to expect when you’re expecting during a pandemic" (Interview with Emily Oster)

April 5, 2020 MSNBC

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, discusses the concerns surrounding surrounding childbirth and the coronavirus outbreak.

"Big love in Utah: Polygamy’s big return" (Rose McDermott cited)

April 4, 2020 Idaho State Journal

David and Marianna Fisher University Professor of International Relations, Rose McDermott, cited in this column on a recent bill passed in Utah decriminalizing polygamy.

"Masks may be good, but the messaging around them has been very bad" (Commentary by Robert Blair)

April 3, 2020 The Verge

Joukowsky Family Assistant Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Robert Blair, provides commentary on inconsistent messaging and trust in government during this pandemic.

"‘This is what we dread’: Disaster expert Angela Blanchard on COVID-19 and the Houston economy" (Q&A with Angela Blanchard)

April 3, 2020 Houston Chronicle

In this interview, Senior Fellow in International and Public Affairs, Angela Blanchard, discusses COVID-19's impact in Houston and the city's response to the pandemic.

"Is the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia ending?" (Commentary by Jeff Colgan)

April 3, 2020 Al Jazeera

In a panel discussion, Richard Holbroke Associate Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Jeff Colgan, provides commentary on the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, and whether an intervention by President Trump will be enough to end the rift.

"Strained hospitals and isolation: how coronavirus made giving birth even harder" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

April 1, 2020 The Guardian

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, comments on the challenges of giving birth during the pandemic, "if you plan a home birth at the last minute, any risks like this are probably larger than they'd be for more advance planning."

"As world leaders go into coronavirus isolation, how would quarantine affect Trump's presidency?" (Commentary by Wendy J. Schiller)

March 31, 2020 Newsweek

In this article, Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy J. Schiller, provides commentary on how the pandemic affects President Trump's chances of being elected for a second term.

"The U.S. Economy Is Uniquely Vulnerable to the Coronavirus" (Written by Mark Blyth)

March 30, 2020 Foreign Affairs

In this article, William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and International and Public Affairs, Mark Blyth, argues "American policymakers' instinct to protect the big players and let workers take the hit is a key reason why the coronavirus pandemic is a disaster amplifier for the United States."

"For Pregnant Women Who Are Scared of Hospitals Right Now, Is Switching to Home Birth Better?" (Written by Emily Oster)

March 29, 2020 Slate

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, "while the experience of birthing in a hospital has gotten worse, the relative safety of the two options during the pandemic more strongly favors a hospital birth."

"Indiana is a pioneer of virtual charters. What do those schools tell us about at-home learning?" (Commentary by Susanna Loeb)

March 27, 2020 Chalkbeat

Director of the Annenberg Institute and Professor of Education and International and Public Affairs, Susanna Loeb, provides commentary on virtual learning, highlighting the role of family on how students learn online.

"Raimondo's leadership, transparency earns praise" (commentary by Wendy J. Schiller)

March 27, 2020 PBN

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy J. Schiller, comments on Governor Raimondo's actions since the diagnosis of Rhode Island's first COVID-19 cases, "[Raimondo] has been open, transparent and accessible about what steps the state is taking, and why."

"Struggles of working parents on full display amid pandemic" (Commentary by Emily Oster)

March 26, 2020 Marketplace

Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence and Professor of Economics, Emily Oster, provides commentary on how COVID-19 is shedding light on the challenges of balancing work and family life.

"Bloomberg Daybreak: March 25, 2020 - Hour 2" (Interview with Wendy J. Schiller)

March 25, 2020 Bloomberg

Chair and Professor of Political Science, Wendy J. Schiller, discusses the recently passed coronavirus stimulus package, potential implications on the economy, and next steps in leadership for President Trump.