As the top cheese-producing state in the country, Wisconsin is home to about one million dairy cows. But the male contribution to the next generation’s genetics comes from a national pool of fewer than 200 …
Silke Schmidt
The challenges of connecting renewable energy to the U.S. power grid
Renewable energy is growing at a fast pace that will accelerate with increased funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. But bringing new wind and solar projects online involves a major bottleneck: a waitlist known …
Does education improve tax participation of informal firms in Togo?
Most countries rely on taxes to pay for public goods and services, but tax collection mechanisms differ greatly in low- versus high-income countries. A case in point is Togo, a West African country with a …
Transitions to democracy and economic growth in Indonesia
Scholars have argued that democratic countries tend to experience stronger economic growth than those under dictatorships. But the drivers of this relationship are not well understood. To analyze the connection between democracy and economic growth, …
How important is broadband access for rural entrepreneurs?
Supporting new business launches helps reduce poverty because entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth. Studies have shown that per-capita levels of entrepreneurial activity are similar in U.S. urban and rural areas. But the …
Can food labels shape consumer behavior?
Genetically engineered (GE) food is controversial. Some praise its societal benefits of lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced food prices. Others believe that GE is unhealthy, despite scientific consensus on its safety. But how do …