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The Economics of Hosting the Olympic Games

Summary: The costs of hosting the Olympics have skyrocketed in recent decades, while the economic benefits are far from clear. This has…

Aug 11, 2016
The Economics of Hosting the Olympic Games
The Economics of Hosting the Olympic Games
Aug 11, 2016

The Zika Virus and Rio 2016

The Zika virus has raised major concerns about the Olympics. However, the CDC says the risk of viral transmission is low since it is winter…

Aug 11, 2016
Aug 11, 2016

Meet the Refugee Olympic Team

A team of refugees will compete at the 2016 Rio Games. The International Olympic Committee created the team to bring attention to refugee…

Aug 11, 2016
Aug 11, 2016

Global Progress Toward Gender Equality: A Timeline

by Rachel Vogelstein and Anne Connell

Mar 8, 2016
Global Progress Toward Gender Equality: A Timeline
Global Progress Toward Gender Equality: A Timeline
Mar 8, 2016

How the U.S. Could Lose Its Innovation Edge — In Seven Charts

Although the United States currently leads the world in technological innovation, it may fall behind if the government does not address…

Feb 29, 2016
How the U.S. Could Lose Its Innovation Edge — In Seven Charts
How the U.S. Could Lose Its Innovation Edge — In Seven Charts
Feb 29, 2016
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