Law, Business And Politics
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How even school lunches can become a partisan issue
Even a seemingly uncontroversial topic like school lunch nutrition can become politicized when the person advocating for it is a polarizing figure, finds political scientist Cindy Kam. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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Post-9/11 wars may have killed twice as many Americans at home as in battle: Analysis
An analysis by Kip Viscusi finds that the post-9/11 wars may have resulted in more than twice as many indirect deaths back home as were lost in battle, due to the diversion of war costs from the U.S. economy and the subsequent impact on the nation’s health. Read MoreDec 17, 2019
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Vanderbilt Poll finds Tennesseans broadly united on key issues, economic insecurity top of mind for many
The 2019 Vanderbilt Poll shows that Tennesseans agree on many tough issues, while a new set of questions reveals insights into the financial and health care worries of Tennessee voters. Read MoreDec 17, 2019
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When making small donations, we prefer anonymity
When asked to make a small donation to charity, we're more likely to give if we can remain anonymous. New research by Kelly Goldsmith suggests that it's because the promise of public recognition interferes with the altruistic feeling we get when we donate. Read MoreDec 11, 2019
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No, it doesn’t matter how nicely you wrap that gift. Except when it does.
A neatly wrapped gift will impress your acquaintances, but might leave your loved ones feeling let down when the gift doesn't live up to expectations, suggests new research by Vanderbilt postdoctoral scholar Erick Mas. Read MoreDec 5, 2019
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LAPOP receives $10 million USAID grant to support AmericasBarometer survey
Vanderbilt’s Latin American Public Opinion Project has received a $10 million, five-year USAID grant to support its influential AmericasBarometer survey and related activities. Read MoreDec 4, 2019
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Partisan attacks on class actions unfounded: Vanderbilt law scholar
In a new book, Vanderbilt law professor Brian Fitzpatrick argues for an approach to class action lawsuits that both sides of the aisle can agree on. Read MoreOct 29, 2019
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Support for democracy in a slump across Americas, according to new survey
Democracy is struggling for support in the Americas, according to the 2018/19 AmericasBarometer report, with just over half of all citizens expressing faith in the system for the second survey period in a row. “When citizen support for democracy is weak, it becomes difficult for nations to sustain free… Read MoreOct 14, 2019
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Data breach fixes could impact patient care: Study
IT security measures implemented following data breaches at hospitals may delay care when time is of the essence, according to a new analysis. Read MoreOct 7, 2019
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Public options can strengthen society: Vanderbilt law professor
Robust public options for retirement, banking, child care and other broadly beneficial services – beyond health care – would position more Americans to participate equally in society, argues Vanderbilt law professor Ganesh Sitaraman in a new book. Read MoreSep 3, 2019
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How peer pressure does—and doesn’t—influence our choices
New research by marketing professor Kelly Haws helps explain why we match our friends' orders at a restaurant—but not exactly. Read MoreAug 27, 2019
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When it comes to investing, love at first sight doesn’t always pay off
It's very easy to get too attached to a particular investment—even when there are better options out there. New research by Vanderbilt business professors explains why it happens, and how to avoid it. Read MoreAug 20, 2019
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The momentum myth: Staggering primaries didn’t affect outcome of 2016 nominating contests
During the 2016 primary season, voters didn't shift their preferences based on who was winning, according to an analysis of more than 325,000 tracking poll results. Read MoreJul 29, 2019
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When legislatures can and can’t check executive powers
The largest analysis of gubernatorial executive orders to date reveals important nuances that explain how and when legislatures can constrain executive power. Read MoreJul 29, 2019
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Supreme Court term limits could lead to constitutional whiplash: Study
A popular proposal to limit the term of Supreme Court justices to 18 years could introduce unprecedented instability into the constitutional doctrine on polarizing topics, according to Vanderbilt law scholars. Read MoreJul 19, 2019
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Blow your diet? Admitting it to someone might help you do better next time.
Disclosing a lapse in self control, like straying from a diet or spending too much on something frivolous, can help you do better next time if you truly feel guilty about it, but insincere confessions can actually make you more likely to slip up again. Read MoreJun 26, 2019
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It’s not always dog-eat-dog: Sometimes not having enough makes us more generous
In a recent TEDx Nashville talk, Vanderbilt marketing professor Kelly Goldsmith discussed how being a contestant on "Survivor" helped illustrate a novel finding in behavioral science: Sometimes not having enough actually makes you...nicer. Read MoreJun 18, 2019
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Human rights treaties benefit the world’s most oppressed
International human rights treaties really do work, and they work most effectively against the most repressive governments, argues political scientist Emily Hencken Ritter in a new book. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Think Treasuries are risk-free? Not so fast.
Oversight of the Treasury market hasn't kept up with new technology, leaving these very safe investments unexpectedly vulnerable to major shocks, says Vanderbilt law professor Yesha Yadav in a new paper. Read MoreJun 6, 2019
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Tennessee stands at a political crossroads: Vanderbilt Poll
Despite opportunities for broad consensus, Tennessee’s long history of pragmatic politics could be affected by rising polarization along party lines, according to the most recent statewide Vanderbilt University Poll. Read MoreJun 6, 2019