The place-based policies in the Build Back Better Act, online courses and college outcomes, and Putin's dangerous moves in Europe.
November 24, 2021 Editor's note: The Brookings Brief will take a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. Look for the next edition in your inbox on Monday, November 29. |
| The House’s Build Back Better Act is a milestone for place-based solutions Within the $2.2 trillion Build Back Better Act there are numerous place-based programs that seek to address America’s regional inequality. But success is not guaranteed. With the bill now headed to the Senate, Mark Muro, Robert Maxim, Anthony Pipa, Yang You, and Colleen Dougherty discuss the political fight ahead, the looming implementation challenges, and the need for rapid results. Read more |
| Will Putin miscalculate? Russia has strategically exploited gas sales, the Belarus migrant crisis, and a military build-up on the Ukraine border to put pressure on Europe and the West. Steven Pifer analyzes how these crises could develop if Putin overplays his hand. Read more |
| Access to online college courses can speed students’ degree completion Even before COVID-19, online learning was becoming popular among U.S. college students. Should universities be including more online courses to help students complete their course requirements and graduate? Christian Fischer, Rachel Baker, Qiujie Li, Gabe Avakian Orona, and Mark Warschauer share findings from their study. Read more |
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