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The Case for a Universal Child Allowance in the United States

The United States is unique among developed nations for its high rate of child poverty and currently use of a patchwork system of tax subsidies to help cover the costs of childcare that excludes low-income and irregularly employed families. Converting this system into a universal child allowance similar to those that exist in other developed countries would significantly reduce childhood poverty and increase the capacity of all families to invest in the wellbeing of their children.

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Immigration Removal Centers in England and Wales: Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Immigration Detainees

Existing studies on Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) in England and Wales focus primarily on how overcrowding and understaffing put the well-being of immigration detainees at stake. There is a lack of focus, however, on how co-detainment between immigration detainees and former prisoners impacts the former. An analysis of relevant policies is presented to reveal policy gaps and recommendations that support the well-being of immigration detainees are suggested.

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Mitigating Climate Change with a Carbon Tax: A Multi-Goal Analysis

Anthropogenic climate change is causing increasingly more harm. In the U.S., government intervention is needed to reduce this negative externality. The current Clean Power Plan (CPP) along with policy alternatives are assessed by their capacity to combat climate change, minimize economic damage, establish equity and garner public support. The analysis reveals that a carbon tax coupled with a lower marginal corporate income tax would be the best alternative.