Direct democracy through state ballot initiatives, initiated by both citizens and legislatures, holds potential for policy change relating to a large array of important social issues, including ...

Labour's energy policy is making Britain an example of how not to tackle climate change, a leading economist has warned. Professor Sir Dieter Helm says high energy costs have led to ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Behavioral economics has had a growing influence on public policy over the past ...

Racial and ethnic health inequities are driven by multiple social and political factors. Race-neutral policies that overlook the role of racism in policy and in disparities may also contribute to ...

Social identity theory explains how people's behavior is influenced by their group identities and intergroup relationships. It has been applied in a variety of fields but has not yet been fully ...