The tech war between the U.S. and China has come faster than predicted, writes faculty scholar Moshe Vardi. If the U.S. is to protect its technological advancements, it will need to invest in both domestic and international research talent.

Moshe Vardi December 20, 2022

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Fifty Years of a National Program for the Treatment of Kidney Failure

By Kevin F. Erickson, Melandrea Worsley and Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer

Fifty years ago, on October 30, then-President…

Kevin Erickson December 19, 2022

A woman lies in bed while looking out a window.

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Prevalence of Sexual Desire and Arousal Difficulties Among Women Veterans

Low sexual desire and arousal are associated with several negative health outcomes, including reduced quality of life…

Jan Lindsay December 19, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

Paying Your Taxes in Bitcoin? Maybe Not So Fast

A number of states are moving toward accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for tax payments, writes public finance fellow Joyce Beebe. She explores the challenges this may bring and why a sizable number of states are racing to be viewed as crypto-friendly.

Joyce Beebe December 19, 2022

McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth | Issue Brief

Blockchain Not Bitcoin: Agriculture and Health Care Companies Thrive on New Technology

Cryptocurrencies may remain volatile investments, but the blockchain technology that underlies them is here to stay — and it’s transforming the health tech and agricultural tech sectors. Research analyst Alexandra Bello outlines the benefits.

Alexandra E. Bello December 19, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

Understanding the Tax Implications of Hobby Proceeds versus Business Income

This brief reviews the factors that distinguish a “hobby” from a “business” in the eyes of the IRS as well as associated requirements, common misapplications of regulations and the factors that go into a determination between the two.

Joyce Beebe December 8, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

Natural Gas Balance in Europe: Germany as a Case Study

Europe’s reliance on fuel-switching and demand-rationing — and its need for new natural gas supply sources — will persist through this winter into next year. Using a newly developed interactive dashboard, Center for Energy Studies experts analyze possible winter scenarios using Germany as a case study.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Anna B. Mikulska, Luke (Leelook) Min December 7, 2022

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Center for Energy Studies | Issue Brief

How Arab-Chinese Cooperation Could Impact the Global Energy Transition

This issue brief highlights the potential collaboration between Arab countries and China in dealing with the global energy transition, and examines the energy transition from the perspectives of the world's largest economy (China) and richest hydrocarbon region (the Middle East).

Osamah Alsayegh December 7, 2022

Hand types on laptop keyboard, with icons and symbols extruded from the screen; future tech, AI concept

Center for the U.S. and Mexico | Journal

A Social Network Analysis of Mexico’s Dark Network Alliance Structure

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This article assesses Mexico’s organized crime alliance and subgroup network structures. Through social network…

Nathan P. Jones, Irina Chindea, Daniel Weisz Argomedo, John P. Sullivan December 5, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Issue Brief

Considerations for State-Sponsored Retirement Plans

An increasing number of states have begun to contemplate state-administered individual retirement account programs. How do these differ from employer-sponsored plans? And would they be able to provide workers with meaningful retirement savings? Public finance fellow Joyce Beebe explains.

Joyce Beebe November 7, 2022

Research Library

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