Lux et Data: ISPS Blog

Who Creates Jobs? Immigrants as Entrepreneurs
Conor Walsh

November 7, 2016

One study finds that immigrants founded more than half of U.S. startups valued at over $1 billion.

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Why the Poor Don’t Soak the Rich: They Don’t Know How Poor (or Rich) They Really Are
Gautam Nair

January 27, 2016

Misperceptions of the income distribution.

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Tricky Questions on Solar Energy
Nikki Springer

December 16, 2015

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The need for a national dialogue on how and where to install solar energy. photo:wikimedia commons

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Why Those Water Cooler Chats Might Be Good for Your Career
Emily Nix

December 11, 2015

Learning from colleagues: A look at the spillover effect.

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Military Gear, Local Policing, and the Carceral State
Philip McHarris

December 7, 2015

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The militarization of the police and the rise of the carceral state. photo credit: wikimedia commons

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Why Marx Has Become Relevant Again
Max Krahe

November 30, 2015

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Assessing Marx’s theory as a lens to comprehend the contemporary world.

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