Tag: Economic Policies and Impacts
Income support level shapes retirement decisions after income disaster
What the study found The study found that retirement decisions after an income disaster depend crucially on the level of government income support. The authors report that they quantitatively identify a support level below which delaying retirement is the optimal decision. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude that government extra income support…
Removing the filibuster would likely have limited effects
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What the study found Eliminating the filibuster would likely affect gridlock only in a narrow set of circumstances. The authors describe the practical effects of removing it as more muted than some people believe. Why the authors say this matters The study suggests that ending the filibuster is not a panacea for perennial gridlock in…
Public support for carbon pricing is persistent in Germany
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Study examines public support for carbon pricing in Germany 2019-2022, revealing that energy costs reduce backing while preferences shift toward social protection over environmental spending.
