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Jonathan Gruber, Professor of Economics at MIT, is the co-author (with Simon Johnson) of Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream.

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  1. Infrastructure for the Next American Century
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    Infrastructure for the Next American Century

    Apr 29, 2021 Jonathan Gruber & Simon Johnson applaud the Biden administration's commitment to increase federal funding for basic science.

  2. How to Rebuild America’s Economic Foundations
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    How to Rebuild America’s Economic Foundations

    May 1, 2019 Jonathan Gruber & Simon Johnson call for a regionally focused strategy that emphasizes higher public investment in basic research.

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    The Gaza War Goes Global

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct strike on Israeli territory.
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    Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women

    Emmanuel Nyirinkindi & Jessica Schnabel show that the industry is not fully delivering on its promise to accelerate financial inclusion.
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    The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood

    Gareth Evans explains why formal international recognition is crucial to ending the intolerable status quo.
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    Quality Journalism Is More Important than Ever

    Anya Schiffrin, et al. explain how policymakers can support rigorous, objective reporting, just as they provide other public goods.
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    Is India’s Economy Overhyped?

    Shang-Jin Wei argues that the country’s rapid development, while undeniable, conceals deeper structural problems.
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    Negotiating a Bigger, Better World Bank

    Michael Krake & Wempi Saputra explain how a new framework will nudge countries to invest in projects that deliver global public goods.
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    The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet

    Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida highlight the critical role of international cooperation in preserving the planet’s habitability.
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    The Middle East Needs a Ceasefire Now

    Daoud Kuttab explains why the latest escalation could lead to a truce instead of an all-out military showdown.
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    Overcoming the Development-Project Implementation Gap

    Jorge Moreira da Silva highlights ways to strengthen the International Development Association’s already-powerful impact.

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