The US needs to return to stop discriminating against those with little education. Let’s set up an immigration lottery to make it work.
Qatar: A Pariah?

Unlike its neighbors, Qatar has continued to do well ranked by perceived corruption.
Five Ways to Fight Populism

The best response to populism is active government policy. We need more and better smart liberalism.
US Expats in Mexico: Will We Be Thrown Out?

What will happen to Americans living in Mexico if the hostility toward Mexican-Americans is put into action?
Thriving on Immigration

The U.S. experience offers Europe hope that the process of cultural digestion is manageable.
The World Bank: The Data Gatherer That Did Not Gather Data

The World Bank subtly dodges debate about income inequality in rich countries.
East Africa: Left Behind

Why have fertility rates in East Africa bucked the global trend — and what does this mean for the region’s future?
How Europe and the U.S. Dropped the Baton
What does the end of U.S. and European global dominance mean for the world economy?
Freedom and Corruption
Do the data suggest that there is any stable relationship between democracy and corruption?