Policy

This pioneering study analyzes herding and reverse herding in US housing markets using Zillow ZIP-level house price indices. It discovers that reverse herding is more prevalent than herding, a contrast to equity markets and less detailed house price indices. The findings propose that the interplay of price appreciation and overconfidence may fuel reverse herding, with their occurrence heavily influenced by …

Human rights activists increasingly use social media to address war crimes denial by raising awareness, mobilizing support, and fostering community conversations. War crimes denial harms survivors, obstructs reconciliation between ethnic groups, and escalates the risk of further violence. While social media visibility is often seen positively, its unintended consequences on inhibiting acknowledgment of ingroup responsibility are often overlooked. This study …

Research extensively covers the influence of street-level police officers’ education and first-line police supervisors on officer behavior, yet little has explored if higher education among supervisors enhances their leadership abilities for positive outcomes. This study focuses on criminal justice degree-holding supervisors and their use of educational content to influence the legitimate use of force. Interviews with 21 supervisors in the …

This article examines the decline in government stability in Israel since the late 1990s, attributing it to factors such as societal diversity leading to numerous sectoral parties, cultural shifts towards utilitarianism affecting voting behavior, and the ease of dissolving the Knesset. These factors have hindered the formation of a robust government capable of long-term policymaking, resulting in politicians prioritizing personal …

This essay presents a novel perspective on the 20th-century world wars and international systems, arguing that the bipolar system, epitomized by the Cold War, constituted a world war itself, distinct from its predecessors. It surveys past international systems, redefines “world war,” and contends that the Cold War aligns with this classification. A decade before the turn of the millennium, the …

This article delves into environmental procedural rights, encompassing the right to information, public participation, and access to justice. It discusses relevant laws and judicial decisions, such as the 1986 Act, 2006 Notification, and 2020 Draft Notification. Barriers to public participation under the 2006 Act are explored, along with accessibility to redressal fora like the National Green Tribunal established in 2010, …

In the ongoing energy transition, governments in six EU member states dynamically adjust their policy priorities in response to the maturation of renewable electricity systems and the evolving mismatch with incumbent systems. Initial findings highlight the importance of strategically sequencing policy instruments to ensure a smooth transition amid changing priorities. A comprehensive overhaul of the European Union’s energy supply system …

In June 2016, Canada and California both enacted legislation allowing medical assistance in dying . However, the annual reports reveal a significant contrast, with 486 deaths reported in California in 2021 compared to 10,064 in Canada under their respective laws. The essay explores factors influencing Canada’s rise in medically assisted deaths, contrasting it with California’s more conservative stance amid global …

The article examines the impact of Brexit on EU policy-making in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, focusing on challenges within policy fields and advocacy capacities. It argues that the challenges faced by member states are influenced by their EU policy and ties to the UK in EU policy-making. Among the two countries studied, the Czech Republic is expected to face …

This chapter explores the evolution of public service preparation in America, emphasizing the transformation of federal hiring from a respected bureaucratic process to one marred by political conflicts and indifference to talent. Using a supply and demand model, the chapter analyzes the labor market for federal public servants, demonstrating changes over the past 40 years, particularly in the last 5 …