Law, Business And Politics
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Vanderbilt expert: Tennessee legislative coup could benefit Williams in long run
Voters in Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams' district could continue to support and re-elect the Elizabethton representative – even if he switches parties – says Vanderbilt University political scientist Christian Grose. Read MoreJan 14, 2009
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Obama presidency signals new era in America’s struggle with self-identity, says Vanderbilt historian
America's arduous struggle over competing visions of nationhood involving race is a giant step closer to resolution with the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, says Vanderbilt University historian Gary Gerstle. Read MoreJan 8, 2009
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Mounting restrictions on hedge fund withdrawals can erode investor value by as much as 15 percent
The fast-growing number of withdrawal restrictions being imposed by hedge funds to curtail capital drain during the financial market crisis comes with a hefty price tag for fund investors, says a new study from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. The research comes as investors seek desperately to exit hedge funds to avoid further declines and the possibility of fund failure, yet face a suspension of redemptions by fund managers. Read MoreDec 16, 2008
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How the brain thinks about crime and punishment
In a pioneering, interdisciplinary study combining law and neuroscience, researchers at Vanderbilt University peered inside people's minds to watch how the brain thinks about crime and punishment. Read MoreDec 10, 2008
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Payday loan problem: financial ‘quick fix’ leads to personal bankruptcy
New research by Vanderbilt Law School Assistant Professor Paige Marta Skiba found that payday loan applicants who received the quick cash after their first application were significantly more likely to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy than those whose initial application was denied. Read MoreDec 4, 2008
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Having privately and publicly managed prisons in the same state brings benefits
New Vanderbilt research finds that states can save a substantial amount of money if they use a shared system of both privately and publicly managed prisons. The savings don't come from the use of private prisons alone, but Read MoreNov 21, 2008
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New AmericasBarometer Insights offers concise public policy analyses
Results from an unprecedented collection of public opinion data in 23 nations on wide-ranging political issues and their policy implications are included in the new AmericasBarometer Insights, a series of short studies now available to the public. Read MoreNov 14, 2008
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TIPSHEET: Education, health care expected to be among Obama’s priorities: Vanderbilt experts
Vanderbilt experts are available to comment on education, immigration and health care policy. Read MoreNov 7, 2008
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Experts: Obama will move quickly to show he’s ready to govern
Political pundits have time to reflect in the days ahead on the reasons behind Barack Obama's historic election as the first African American president, but the president-elect must focus immediately on his transition and the challenges ahead, according to several Vanderbilt professors. Read MoreNov 7, 2008
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2008 presidential election signals transition: Vanderbilt experts
A smooth presidential transition with an emphasis on advance preparation and avoidance of past pitfalls is crucial to a strong start for the next administration, says political scientist David E. Lewis. Vanderbilt experts are available to discuss the many aspects of this year\'s presidential election. Read MoreOct 31, 2008
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Employers beware: aggressive job negotiations can have long-term impact on employer-employee relationships
Research conducted by professors Ray Friedman and Neta Moye finds that the perceived mistreatment of potential employees during the recruitment process has a significant and lasting impact on workers' long-term relationships with employers. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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Seven easy actions you can do today to save the environment and gas
New Vanderbilt research identifies seven simple actions individuals can start today that have the potential to dramatically reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Read MoreOct 20, 2008
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Current and future health care leaders tackle biggest health care issues
The Health Care Business Alliance will bring together leaders from a diverse group of local and national health care companies with health care MBA and MHA students to discuss the latest challenges and future innovations of this vital industry. Read MoreOct 16, 2008
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2008 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: VANDERBILT EXPERTS
John McCain Needs Game-Changer: Campaign and polling expert John Geer says Barack Obama should strive to look presidential and avoid major mistakes in the remaining two presidential debates, while John McCain needs a game-changing event to shake up the race. However, with economic troubles looming, that could be difficult for the GOP nominee. (Vanderbilt has a campus broadcast facility with a dedicated fiber optic line for live TV interviews and a radio ISDN line) For a full list of election experts and news coverage, visit ElectionVU 2008. Read MoreOct 3, 2008
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Vanderbilt law professor gives dramatic inside look into the trial of Saddam Hussein
Vanderbilt law professor Mike Newton played a pivotal role in the creation of the Iraqi Special Tribunal that tried Saddam Hussein. In a new book titled “Enemy of the State,” Newton and his co-author Michael Scharf give a historic recounting of the Saddam trial with a behind-the-scenes look inside the drama and tragedy surrounding it. Read MoreSep 4, 2008
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What the Democrats need to accomplish at their convention
With the national polls continuing to show a close race, the stakes of the upcoming Democratic convention are huge for Barack Obama and the Democrats. Read MoreAug 25, 2008
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Local youth offender program saves participants and taxpayer dollars
When young people are released from juvenile detention, jail or prison, one of the biggest concerns for society is how to prevent that offender from repeating those bad actions. A new study led by Mark Cohen, an economist and professor at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, found that the re-entry program for youth offenders called YouthBuild reduced criminal activity, raised graduation rates and created a substantial cost-benefit for taxpayers. Read MoreAug 4, 2008
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Improving the business of health care
There\'s more to great health care than medicine. While physicians, nurses and hospital administrators are experts at patient care, they often lack the business skills needed to be effective managers. The new Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care is a one-year degree program designed to arm clinical professionals with the business fundamentals and decision-making skills needed to successfully manage people, programs and processes. Read MoreJun 17, 2008
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Tackling climate change from every angle; Vanderbilt experts from diverse disciplines join to research and fight climate change
Climate change is widely regarded as one of the most difficult problems facing modern society. Though manufacturers are responsible for much of the emissions in the United States, individuals play a big part in the problem. Read MoreApr 21, 2008
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Respect for private property strongly tied to civil liberty; Vanderbilt professor explains new federal developments impacting property rights
Property rights play a pivotal role in fashioning American constitutional order. New research by renowned legal historian and Vanderbilt professor of law and history James W. Ely Jr. traces the historical relationship between private property ownership and political liberty. Read MoreDec 4, 2007