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Krishna Kumar

Krishna is an internationally recognized economist and research executive with nearly three decades of experience teaching, researching, and influencing economic policy across the globe. His far-reaching economics portfolio has set a precedent in social science research to benefit global economic policy. From designing the economic development blueprint in North Korea to advancing global citizenship in…

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Many remain critical of state of US democracy: AP-NORC poll

By Gary Fields and Christina A. Cassidy | The Associated Press October 19, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans remain pessimistic about the state of U.S. democracy and the way elected officials are chosen — nearly two years after a divisive presidential election spurred false claims of widespread fraud and a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. Only about half…

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Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll

By Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press December 8, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off his party’s better-than-anticipated performance in the midterm elections, President Joe Biden is facing consistent but critical assessments of his leadership and the national economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 43% of U.S. adults say they…

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AP-NORC Poll: Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford

By Dee-Ann Durbin | The Associated Press December 14, 2022 More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year. Sixty-nine percent of them say they have seen higher prices for holiday gifts in recent months, up from 58% last year, according to a new…

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Dems, GOP have distinct priorities for 2023: AP-NORC poll

By Hannah Fingerhut | The Associated Press January 1, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Eva Guzman’s expenses have swelled, but she feels comfortable financially thanks to the savings she and her late husband stockpiled for a rainy day. Nevertheless, the 80-year-old retired library clerk in San Antonio limits trips to the grocery store, adjusts the thermostat…