"With the growing popularity of apps such as Uber and Airbnb, there has been a keen interest in the rise of the sharing economy. Michael C. Munger brings these new trends in the economy down to earth by focusing on their relation to the fundamental economic concept of transaction costs. In doing so... Read More about Michael Munger's newest book, Tomorrow 3.0 starts shipping this week »
"Is the United States sliding toward dictatorship? Can the nation reverse course, or is the damage already done? Professor Timur Kuran is among the authors featured in “Can It Happen Here? Authoritarianism in America,” published on Mar. 6. Edited by Harvard Law Professor Cass R.... Read More about Timur Kuran authors in a collection of essays, edited by Cass Sunstein »
Paula D. McClain has been nominated as President-Elect of the American Political Science Association (APSA) for 2018-2019. According to the news release, "The call for nominations was circulated among the membership, and outreach specifically to APSA committees and organized sections was... Read More about Paula McClain nominated as 2018-19 APSA President-Elect »
General Lori J. Robinson, commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), spoke on Feb. 12 in a conversation moderated by Professor Peter Feaver titled “Wearing Two Hats: Managing Threats and Relationships Across Two Commands.” With a... Read More about Peter Feaver moderates discussion with General Lori J. Robinson »
Noa Cnaan-On, one of our PhD Candidates, wrote a new piece for The Washington Post, Monkey Cage, about the demonstrations in Israel.
“My research on Israeli social and religious movements seeking to impact government policies suggests that movements that had a clear leadership and that were... Read More about Noa Cnaan-On writes for The Washington Post Monkey Cage »
"People often stay silent, even when they want to speak up. We may think something in private, and say nothing in public. This happens to individuals who've suffer abuse, this happens to entire nations. Duke University political scientist Timur Kuran says that people pay close attention to public... Read More about Timur Kuran guest interview on NPR's Hidden Brain »
The Duke Council on Race and Ethnicity (DCORE) and The Raben Group co-convened a Feb. 1, 2018, panel discussion to bring attention to a public hearing on voter access in Raleigh the following day. The panelists provided cultural and historical context of voting rights in the state and the in... Read More about Kerry Haynie serves on NC redistricting and voter access panel »
Matthew King, a senior majoring in political science, noted Cook’s strong, longstanding ties to Duke.
"Tim Cook is a fantastic pick,” said King. “He cares deeply about Duke, and he's a Blue Devil through and through. Many of us aspire to be like Tim Cook when we grow up, so what could be... Read More about Matthew King helps reveal Apple CEO Tim Cook as 2018 commencement speaker »
