Elections

Professor Laura Veldkamp outlines the key issues to consider when evaluating the candidates’ approach to Big Tech and monopolies during this election season.

With just days to go in the current presidential campaign, a greater focus on improving the nation’s health could be the deciding factor in a close election, argues Professor Michael Sparer.

The speed and intensity at which misinformation spreads indicates a growing difficulty in discerning truth, argues Professor Andrea Prat. It’s a challenge that could significantly impact voter decision-making in the upcoming election.

The technology poses significant challenges to electoral integrity and has sparked a race between those attempting to manipulate information and those striving to uphold democratic values, argues Professor Bruce Kogut.

Climate change is a significant issue for voters who are increasingly focused on how political parties balance environmental priorities with economic considerations. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a professor of economics at Columbia University, argues that a candidate who can find and clearly communicate a well-rounded approach to both will likely have an advantage.

Research by Professor Andrea Prat investigates how well Americans can detect false information compared to their ability to recognize true facts, revealing that information inequality — rather than widespread misinformation — is the core issue impacting discernment.