Political Sciences

Anthony Bertelli Won the Herbert Simon Award

The Midwest Political Science Association made the award for his career contribution to the scientific study of bureaucracy. On 18 November, he will deliver the Herbert Simon Lecture

Young, Temporary, and Low Skill Workers Worst Hit by the Pandemic

Alessandra Casarico, in an analysis of the short term effect of COVID on the Italian labor market, confirms that the most affected are those that were already suffering the consequences of the previous recession. With a glimpse of hope for women

The Immigrant Factor for Public Health: Let the Data Speak

A study by Carlo Devillanova underlines the importance of monitoring health issues of immigrants to avoid the risks of leaving them outside the healthcare system during the pandemic

Understanding the Consequences of the COVID19 Lockdown for Older People

A large scale survey of elderly folks will explore the real effects of the lockdown in order to prepare for similar events in the future

How Political Parties Bargain for Goods That Voters Can't Even See

Lanny Martin observes that voters evaluate parties using readily available information on very visible aspects, such as the number of ministries in a coalition government. In order to make a positive impression on their supporters, parties with low bargaining power trade away less visible goods for ministerial positions, thus escaping accountability

No Compliance with COVID Measures Without Trust in Health Authorities

Risk communication from the WHO was well trusted and acted upon during the first wave, but more emphasis on non enforceable hygiene measures and messages tailored to the less compliant are needed now