This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To start with, a recent review of the academic literature on the subject finds a mixed bag, but with the strongest link between coverage and health outcomes in cases where health insurance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The largest piece of tax reform since the Reagan administration is complete. The House of Representatives voted 224 to 201 in favor of the Republican-pushed tax plan on Wednesday, December…
From 1999 to 2013, the number of people who are living below the extreme poverty line has decreased by more than half. The number of undernourished people across the globe…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Work on a white paper called “Internet for All: An Investment Framework for Digital Adoption” began with a question: You’ve shown us a very nice framework, but how much is this going…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Good cheer and overall kindness are both hallmarks of the holiday season. One of the reasons this particular time of year is so special? The spirit of giving reigns supreme.…
On Wednesday, December 20th, 2017, Congress passed a comprehensive tax reform bill (otherwise known as “H.R.1”). It is now awaiting the President’s signature. Except where noted, the provisions of H.R.1…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 60% of Africans are under the age of 30. Every year, 12 million youths enter the labor market, yet, there are only jobs for 2–3 million. To create millions of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many rural businesses and farms will benefit from the tax overhaul passed this week by Congress. But there’s a catch: If the changes fail to spur economic growth as intended,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I first discovered my love for space and passion for science, technology, engineering, and math on a Girl Scouts camping trip. Years later, when I was told “girls like me”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On Dec. 20, 2017, Congress enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). Implications for Charities: Unrelated Business Income Tax Rules: Rather than having the flexibility to aggregate all…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The percentage of American philanthropy funding that goes toward aging programs is less than two percent. Grantmakers In Aging wants to remedy that. The organization — which began 35 years…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2017, #MeToo became the shorthand for a long-overdue reckoning with sexual assault and harassment. Next year, #MeToo could very well be a trending hashtag for investors, fund managers and…