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Paper
A new working paper by Randy Akee, Julie Johnson Kidd Professor of Indigenous Governance and Development, and co-authors examines the role of The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 in facilitating sustained private-sector growth for American Indian reservations through tribal casino development.
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Policy Brief
When AI is seen as a source of truth and scientific knowledge, it may lend public legitimacy to harmful ideas about identity.
Policy Brief
Book
Book
Case Study
This paper compares whistleblower protection politics in Europe and the United States to bring into fuller relief the vital role insider truth-telling plays in combatting global corruption, keeping elites honest, and sustaining liberal democracy.
Policy Brief
Policy Brief