Plus, the coming rise of microschooling, and Biden’s support among Black voters.
North America’s trade approach to China “The fact is that for the U.S. to effectively de-risk its economic relationship with China, a more coordinated North America approach is required.” Joshua Meltzer explains why the United States, Canada, and Mexico must address gaps in their approaches to trade and investment with China in order to build a more competitive and dynamic economy across North America. | More research and commentary The coming rise of microschooling. Microschooling is an emerging education approach that focuses on small classroom sizes. Drawing on his experience as both a parent and economist, Douglas N. Harris argues that microschools will likely be popular for how they combine the advantages of homeschooling and traditional schools. Are Black voters deserting Biden? Recent surveys indicating a rise in support for Donald Trump among Black men have captured the media’s attention and worried Democrats. Michael Hais and Morley Winograd examine historical data to explain why this year’s election is unlikely to result in a diminution of President Biden’s support among Black voters. | About Brookings The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels. If you were forwarded this email, sign up for the Brookings Brief to stay updated on our latest work. | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |