In @ibtimes.bsky.social, @durlauf.bsky.social puts Elon Musk's near-trillion-dollar fortune in context, noting that wealth inequality is expanding in ways “we’ve never seen before.” The story highlights Musk’s fortune as equal to the combined wealth of ~165 million Americans. https://har.rs/4vHpjcI

Why do wars continue when they are so costly? On NPR, Prof. Christopher Blattman, author of the book Why We Fight, explains the incentives that can drive conflict, from leaders insulated from the costs of war to uncertainty, misperceptions, and commitment problems. https://har.rs/4p3VGQq

This year’s Andrew Carnegie Foundation's Great Immigrants, Great Americans honorees include Prof. James Robinson, whose influential research on political and economic development has advanced understanding of institutions, prosperity, and global change.

🏟️ In @fox32chicago.bsky.social, @justin-marlowe.bsky.social weighs in on Soldier Field’s future if the Bears leave, noting that NFL stadiums are about more than the stadium itself: they’re about teams controlling surrounding development, revenue, and year-round activity. https://har.rs/44HmXPa

💰 In @themirror.com, @durlauf.bsky.social, director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, puts Elon Musk’s fortune in context, highlighting how today’s extreme wealth reflects inequality growing on a scale “we’ve never seen before.” https://har.rs/3Tc0lUo

🇺🇦 In a new Q&A, @ksonin.bsky.social, fresh from a trip to Kyiv, reflects on Ukraine, Putin, and the future of the war. He discusses how Ukraine continues to innovate under pressure, why authoritarian systems struggle to adapt, and how the conflict may end. https://har.rs/4eFA34a

Looking to elevate your public sector career? For employees of the City of Chicago, Cook County, or nonprofits, consider the Civic Leadership Academy! Register for the 7/1 information session here: https://har.rs/3Sa3Vy2 Start an application here: https://har.rs/2Z9AFqA

🏥 In the @suntimes.bsky.social, @gottliebecon.bsky.social helps unpack why hospital prices remain opaque despite transparency rules. His analysis with the Manuseto Institute found wide price variation, leaving patients asking, “Where did this come from?” https://har.rs/4vvNSJM

As Chicago enters its budget season, Research Professor @justin-marlowe.bsky.social says the city’s finances are “structurally unsound, but also not unmanageable in the long run.” https://har.rs/4f2XTar

🌍 New coverage in the Hyde Park Herald highlights research by @austinlw.bsky.social examining the effects of the abrupt USAID shutdown. A recent study found that African regions experienced increases in violent conflict following the aid cuts. https://har.rs/4g6bj7J

In a new @nytimes.com story on Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire, @durlauf.bsky.social highlights the unprecedented scale of wealth concentration. “The fact is that wealth for some and wealth inequality is growing in dimensions that we’ve never seen before." https://har.rs/4uIXYpn

In the @nytimes.com, Prof. Ryan Kellogg explains that the last major episode of sustained oil “demand destruction” came during the 1970s energy crisis, reshaping consumer behavior and fuel-economy standards. Will today’s disruptions will trigger lasting changes? https://har.rs/49LnAKC

Rain couldn't stop the Harris Class of 2026 from celebrating a milestone moment. Congratulations to the Class of 2026. Your journey at Harris has prepared you to tackle complex challenges with rigor, creativity, and purpose. We're excited to see the impact you'll make.

New reporting highlights research by @austinlw.bsky.social on the consequences of the abrupt USAID shutdown. Wright and his co-authors found that African regions with higher historical exposure to USAID experienced sharp increases in conflict after the cuts. https://har.rs/4x9kZ7e

Senior Lecturer Rebecca Wolfe is live on Reddit for an AMA on conflict, peacebuilding, and development. Ask your questions: https://har.rs/43hNfHf

Dr. Darryca Brim-Mims of Focus Fairies Mentoring, a member of the current Civic Leadership Academy cohort, joined @cbschicago.bsky.social to discuss Chicago's Race Against Gun Violence and the importance of community-based efforts to support young people and prevent violence.https://har.rs/4fmuAkS

“If you had but one lecture to give, what would you say?” To kick off Grad Week, Senior Lecturer Rebecca Wolfe shared reflections from her research, policy work, and personal journey, exploring how behavior is shaped by both individuals and the environments around them.

📞 A new @mindsitenews.bsky.social story highlights efforts to help 988 and 911 work more effectively for people in crisis, including work connected to the Health Lab’s #Transform911 initiative focused on improving emergency response systems and caller experiences. https://har.rs/49qWbO5

🌍 In a new @science.org study covered by @motherjones.com, @austinlw.bsky.social examines the consequences of the USAID shutdown, finding that regions in Africa with higher historical aid exposure saw increases in conflict following the cuts. https://har.rs/43DohC5

📝 In a new @nytimes.com op-ed, @arielkalil.bsky.social draws on research showing that many parents rely more heavily on grades than standardized test scores when assessing how their children are doing in school, even when the two measures tell very different stories. https://har.rs/43h6BfL

Learn more about how federal workers are increasingly shifting toward municipal governments in this week’s edition of Public Money Policy: A Harris Newsletter. Subscribe for the latest insights on fiscal choices, economic policy, and markets. https://har.rs/3TBLZt0

📞 New from Health Lab: a proposed “911 Callers’ Bill of Rights” outlining what people should expect when seeking emergency help, from dignity and transparency to appropriate, effective response during moments of crisis. https://har.rs/3Ph3tx3

📊 In @thecentersquare.bsky.social, Professor @durlauf.bsky.social of @ucstonecenter.bsky.social says the latest labor numbers point to “stasis” in the job market: unemployment remains steady and jobs are growing, but wage growth is weak and gains are uneven. https://har.rs/4tRfS9b

Learn about how opioid-related deaths have shifted party alignment and voting behavior in this week’s episode of Not Another Politics Podcast. Listen here: https://har.rs/48ZKw8H

📈 Why do stocks and bonds sometimes move together? New research from Associate Professor Carolin Pflueger describes what can cause both asset classes to decline simultaneously, challenging one of investing’s most basic assumptions. https://har.rs/4d6WwYv

🌍 New research from Professor Koichiro Ito shows Japan’s fuel-efficiency subsidies improved cars sold in the U.S. too, meaning about 75% of the policy’s total carbon reduction occurred outside Japan’s borders. https://har.rs/4wpy9MZ

🇷🇺 In @newsweek.com, @ksonin.bsky.social says Russians’ growing unhappiness with the war reflects declining living standards: “People's real incomes have not risen during the war, they've fallen... They are living worse than they would have lived if there was no war." https://har.rs/4nm3WdD

Consult examples of parking administration done right and wrong in this week’s edition of Public Money Policy: A Harris Newsletter. Subscribe for the latest insights on fiscal choices, economic policy, and markets. https://har.rs/3TBLZt0

🚓 @politico.com reports on a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill draws on the Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy, expanding commander-level training nationwide. Modeled on the Academy, the proposal aims to strengthen day-to-day police leadership. https://har.rs/4tUxd1G

⛽ In @thecentersquare.bsky.social, @durlauf.bsky.social warns that higher gas prices won’t just hit drivers: they can ripple across the economy, affecting costs, behavior, and long-term growth. Even temporary shocks, he notes, can have lasting economic effects. https://har.rs/4cPLVRA

Professor Anthony Fowler expresses concerns about term limits, arguing instead for more active voter engagement in elections. https://har.rs/4epY40L

The winners of the 2026 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge, and their "Structuring the Deal" proposal for Chicago sports stadiums, covered in #TheBondBuyer: https://har.rs/4cVEYNk

Join Gary Slutkin, author of "The End of Violence: Eliminating the World's Most Dangerous Epidemic" for a book talk in conversation with Professor Chris Blattman and Selwyn O. Rogers, Jr., Professor of Surgery and Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery https://har.rs/4mRkc69

Learn more about how federal disaster funding is structured and how it's changing in this week’s edition of Public Money Policy: A Harris Newsletter. Subscribe for the latest insights on fiscal choices, economic policy, and markets. https://har.rs/3TBLZt0

🆕 How does organised crime take over a city – and can mayors act before it does? @chrisblattman.bsky.social joins Kurtis Lockhart and I on Ideas in Development to discuss: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKF3...

💰 In @thecentersquare.bsky.social, Research Professor @justin-marlowe.bsky.social explains why city workers log so much overtime: services like police, fire, and EMS require constant coverage, so gaps from leave or events are often filled with overtime. https://har.rs/4tZJ51T

⛽ In @newsweek.com, Professor Ryan Kellogg says the key to falling gas prices isn’t just reopening Hormuz: it’s whether shipping resumes and a ceasefire holds. Seasonal demand could also push prices up as summer driving begins. https://har.rs/4tpcXoD

🎉 Congratulations to Charlie Schraw, Christine Tsai, and Liz Williams on winning the 2026 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge! Their proposal, Structuring the Deal, delivered a thoughtful, data-driven approach to Chicago’s stadium policy. Learn more: https://har.rs/4eMOtRw

🌎 In a recent story, the Center for Effective Government (here at Harris) notes that local elections (often with less than 20% turnout) shape key environmental outcomes. This #EarthDay, a reminder that climate action can start locally.https://har.rs/42mc0kS

Mexico's new top diplomat: a graduate of the Harris School of Public Policy. Congratulations, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, MPP'17! https://har.rs/4sPczyp

🗳️ In @newsweek.com, Anthony Fowler argues that authenticity matters, and voters are quick to spot when something feels staged – which may help explain why Trump’s DoorDash stunt didn’t quite land. https://www.newsweek.com/why-trump-doordash-stunt-fell-flat-compared-mcdonalds-shift-11828377

The UChicago Public Safety Advisory Council seeks community input on issues impacting safety and security on campus. The meeting will be hybrid, and attendees can join in-person or via Zoom. RSVP: https://bit.ly/RSVP-PSAC

In @economist.com, James Robinson, 2024 Nobel Prize laureate, uses games like chess and mancala to illustrate how societies think about power, arguing that in precolonial Africa, statelessness often reflected preference and success, not failure. ♟️ https://har.rs/4cyEqOu

Explore AI's role in public services, and how to measure its impact, in this week’s edition of Public Money Policy: A Harris Newsletter. Subscribe for the latest insights on fiscal choices, economic policy, and markets. https://har.rs/3TBLZt0

📊 In @the74.bsky.social, Professor @arielkalil.bsky.social explains why parents often miss key learning signals: test scores are complex and confusing, so families rely on grades – even when they mask skill gaps. “This is all very confusing to parents,” she says. https://har.rs/47Ni2hI

📊 Economist @durlauf.bsky.social of the @ucstonecenter.bsky.social tells @fox32chicago.bsky.social that the latest jobs report beat expectations, but flags warning signs ahead. https://har.rs/4siCtKK

🎉 Congrats to MPP students Prerna Panda, Ayan Sarkar, and Sindhuja Reddy for winning 1st place at the Harvard Kennedy School Policy Hackathon, competing against ~800 entries! Their project, UDHAR, tackles credit access for micro-entrepreneurs in Jammu & Kashmir. 👏

🌍 New research shows how domestic unrest can drive foreign conflict escalation. Studying eastern Ukraine, scholars find that protests at home are followed by increased proxy violence abroad, showing how leaders may use conflict to divert attention. https://har.rs/4buw6Pt

📰 In @wsj.com, Prof. Joshua Gottlieb (@gottliebecon.bsky.social) calls healthcare “a modern middle-class jobs engine.” New research shows wages in the sector (especially for nurses) have grown faster and more evenly than in the broader workforce since 1980. https://har.rs/4t1pdLY

A group of Harris students recently went on a career trek to Washington, DC. While there, they went on office visits to World Bank Group and Cornerstone Research.