Poverty Reduction

Breaking the Resource Curse: Concession Negotiation in Liberia

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 04.06.2009 | World


Arlene M. Roberts

Sub-Saharan Africa possesses some of the highest concentrations of natural resources. Yet, for all the mining and extraction, relatively precious few of the benefits trickle down to its citizens.

The Next Economic Stimulus Should Help Those Who Need it Most

Josh Nelson | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Josh Nelson

Only a broad economic stimulus, targeted to help lower-income Americans, can get our country back on the right track.