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The Journal of Policy Analysis is a beacon of rigorous, nonpartisan policy discourse. It stands at the intersection of scholarship and policy, focusing on contemporary challenges and future solutions. Enriched by our partnerships with esteemed academic institutions, this journal aims to stimulate enlightened dialogue amidst rising policy-based divisions. Within its pages, you will encounter thought-provoking articles, emblematic of YIP's ethos, which challenge convention and invite active participation in shaping the future of policy.

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An Analysis of the ‘Hidden Victims’ of Mass Incarceration

Journal Vol. 3

December 31, 2023

Over half of all inmates within prisons and jails in the United States are parents to minors, leaving an estimated 2.7 million children alone in the most formative years of their lives. That is 1 in every 28 children – essentially one student out of every class at a school.

The Polarization Predicament & Media’s Influence on Partisanship

Journal Vol. 3

December 31, 2023

Research shows that over the previous decade, political polarization, the divergence of political attitudes towards ideological extremes, has been increasing significantly. Media, among others, is a particularly outlying cause for this partisan polarisation as it is responsible for creating echo chambers that insulate people from opposing views on current events. In the case of the United States, according to a Harvard study, the direct cause of this is the rise of 24-hour private-partisan cable news over the past four decades.

On Qualified Immunity, Legal and Practical Analyses Thereof, and Prospects for Reform

Journal Vol. 2

August 29, 2023

I consider the doctrine of qualified immunity in the case of law enforcement from multiple vantage points. I look at the doctrine’s constitutional and common law basis, its history, and examples of how it has been applied in practice. This research project utilizes multiple types of sources, including news articles, research papers, law review articles, and court cases, to

Social Mobility in Latin America: The Effects of Regional Trade Agreements on Distributional Outcomes

Journal Vol. 2

August 29, 2023

This research examines the relationship between regional trade agreements and social mobility in Latin America through theoretical and empirical lenses.

Behind Bars: An Analysis of Government Prisons vs Private Prisons

Journal Vol. 2

August 29, 2023

The growing number of prisoners and prisons is a contentious issue. Proposed ideas of solving this issue include decriminalizing certain crimes, building more government prisons, building private prisons, and building both private and government prisons.

Unconstitutionality of Presidential Inaction

Journal Vol. 2

August 29, 2023

This research examines the constitutionality of presidential inaction, creates an evidence-based theory, and strengthens its claims using previous legal and constitutional texts and academic research. This research paper provides a concrete argument about how President inaction is strictly unconstitutional.