short readsDec 2, 2014 How productive are lame duck Congresses? Lame duck congressional sessions have become more common in recent years, but their actual legislative productivity has varied considerably.
short readsOct 24, 2014 Consumer sentiment in U.S. and Europe diverging, along with their economic outlooks Consumer confidence is rising in the U.S., reflecting its continued modest growth. But confidence has taken a tumble in Europe, which is still struggling to achieve significant, sustainable growth.
short readsSep 17, 2014 Q&A: Why one polling expert says Scotland likely to say ‘no’ to independence Claire Durand, a sociology professor at the University of Montreal, discusses recent polling on the issue of Scottish independence.