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Thomas Gift

Lecturer of Political Science and Director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Programme, UCL
Thomas Gift is a Lecturer of Political Science at UCL, where he teaches on Public Policy Economics and Analysis and is the Director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Programme. His research lies at the intersection of comparative politics and political economy, with a focus on applications of experimental methods. He is especially interested in voters attitudes toward public policymaking in advanced, capitalist democracies. Gift's writings are published or forthcoming in journals such as Political Behavior, Electoral Studies, Journal of Conflict Resolution, Annual Review of Political Science, and World Economy, among others. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the British Academy, and he has contributed to popular media outlets like the Washington Post and the BBC. Previously, Gift was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University.

Kamala Harris: here’s what we’ve found out so far about the presidential nominee

Aug 26, 2024 23:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Who is Kamala Harris? Thats the question the Democratic nominee for president tried to answer in her highly anticipated acceptance speech at the partys national convention in Chicago. Although she has been...

US election: why it’s not the protesters’ votes that the Democrats should worry about

May 02, 2024 06:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

As hundreds of New York police officers in riot gear were called in to clear away a student protest at Columbia University on Tuesday night, the university president Nemat Shafik was saying she had no choice but to take...

US election: turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats

Mar 22, 2024 11:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Popular social media platform TikTok stands accused of holding US data in China, fostering censorship, and spreading disinformation. Its popularity poses a dilemma for US politicians, but especially Democrats who have...

US under Trump Series

Five reasons why Trump’s Republican opponents were never going to beat him

Feb 20, 2024 11:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Donald Trumps inexorable march to the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has sparked plenty of second-guessing. What could his opponents, including former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and Florida governor Ron...

Joe Biden could still stand down before the election – here’s how and what would happen next

Jan 27, 2024 12:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

When Joe Biden took the oath of office in January 2021, many expected him to be the placeholder president. His mandate: heal the countrys wounds after four turbulent years of Donald Trump. Dont try to be a transformative...

US election: third party candidates can tip the balance in a tight race – here's why Robert F Kennedy Jr matters

Jan 12, 2024 06:33 am UTC| Politics

US politics will start with a bang in January 2024. The long-awaited Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries promise to provide early clarity on a likely Donald Trump v Joe Biden rematch for the presidential election...

Funding for Ukraine is anything but certain after US elects new speaker

Oct 27, 2023 15:03 pm UTC| Politics

US president Joe Biden has proposed a new US$105 billion (86.5 billion) national security aid package, including $61 billion for Ukraine. Pleading with Congress to cast aside petty, partisan, angry politics, on October...

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Economy

금 가격 하락세, 인플레이션 발표 앞두고 사상 최고치 근접

화요일 아시아 거래에서 금 가격이 소폭 하락했지만, 거래자들이 미국의 주요 인플레이션 데이터를 기다리며 최근 최고점 근처에서 유지되었다. 이는 연방준비제도(Fed)의 금리 인하 계획에 대한 추가 신호를 제공할 것으로...

아시아 증시 상승, 인플레이션 주목… 중국은 미국 불안으로 하락

화요일 대부분의 아시아 증시는 투자자들이 다가오는 인플레이션 데이터를 주목하며 금리 인하에 대한 단서를 찾는 가운데, 전날 미국 월가의 반등을 따라 상승했다. 중국 시장은 여러 중국 바이오테크 기업에 대한 새로운 제재 법안을...

중국 8월 무역수지 증가, 수출 예상 상회

중국의 8월 무역수지가 예상보다 크게 증가했으며, 이는 미국과 그 동맹국들이 부과한 무역 제재에도 불구하고 중국의 수출 산업이 견고함을 보여주었다. 하지만 수입은 예상보다 훨씬 느린 속도로 증가해, 내수 수요 둔화에 대한...

유가, 폭풍 피해와 수요 우려 속에서 안정세

화요일 아시아 거래에서 유가는 미국 원유 생산에 영향을 미칠 열대성 폭풍 프란신의 영향을 평가하려는 트레이더들 사이에서 안정세를 보였지만, 여전히 수요 부진에 대한 우려는 지속되고 있다. 유가는 지난주 세계 원유 수요 둔화...

골드만 삭스 CEO 솔로몬, 트레이딩 부문 약세 경고… 주가 하락

골드만 삭스(Goldman Sachs) 주가는 월요일 시간외 거래에서 하락했다. 이는 CEO 데이비드 솔로몬이 3분기 월가 은행의 트레이딩 부문이 약세를 보이고 있다고 경고한 데 따른 것이다. 특히 채권 거래 부문에서 부진이...

Politics

Crypto Gains Influence as a Key Issue in the US Election for the First Time According to Survey

Cryptocurrency regulation is emerging as a pivotal issue in the upcoming US presidential election, with a majority of crypto owners factoring candidates positions on the subject into their voting decisions, according to a...

백악관, 헌터 바이든 사면하지 않을 것 확인, 정치적 논쟁 촉발 백악관, 헌터 바이든 사면하지 않을 것 확인, 정치적 논쟁 촉발

백악관은 조 바이든(Joe Biden) 대통령이 아들 헌터 바이든(Hunter Biden)의 연방 사건에서 유죄를 인정한 후에도 그를 사면하지 않을 것이라고 재확인했다. 고위 행정부 관계자들에 의해 명확해진 이 결정은 헌터 바이든이 세금 범죄 및...

도널드 트럼프, 2024년 재선 시 선거 부정 행위에 대한 강력한 형사 처벌 공약

도널드 트럼프는 선거 무결성에 대한 발언 수위를 높이며, 2024년 대선에서 승리할 경우 선거 사기에 연루된 개인들에게 장기 징역형을 부과하겠다고 약속했다. 이 같은 발언은 미국의 선거 과정이 손상되었다는 그의 지속적인 주장을...

도널드 트럼프, 표현의 자유 회복 약속, 2024년 당선 시 연방 검열 금지 행정명령 추진

위스콘신 유세에서 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령은 연방 정부의 표현의 자유 제한을 단속하겠다고 공언하며, 2024년 대선에서 승리할 경우 단호한 조치를 취하겠다고 약속했다. 트럼프는 연방 공무원들이 협력하여 언론을 제한하는 것을...

도널드 트럼프, 선거인단 승리 유력, 새로운 여론조사 확실한 승리 시사

최근 뉴욕 타임스/시에나(New York Times/Siena) 여론조사는 정치권에 충격을 안기며 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령이 이번 11월 선거인단에서 압도적인 승리를 눈앞에 두고 있음을 시사했다. 이 여론조사는 트럼프가 거의 100%에 가까운 승리...

Science

Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX Starship’s First Mars Mission Set for 2026

Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceXs Starship will launch its first uncrewed mission to Mars in 2026. This historic flight will test the rockets ability to land on the red planet, and crewed missions are planned for 2028....

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

Technology

$100 Million Shiba Inu (SHIB) Hacker Resurfaces, Now Offloading Millions in Ethereum

After selling $100 million worth of Shiba Inu (SHIB) months ago, the hacker tied to the WazirX breach is now offloading Ethereum (ETH). The latest move marks a continued effort to liquidate assets stolen during the breach,...

Tesla Cybertruck to Add Battery Armor and Rock Sliders as 2024 Retrofit Option

Tesla announced it will introduce battery armor and rock sliders for the Cybertruck by the end of 2024, enhancing the electric trucks off-road protection. The new additions follow scrutiny over the vehicles design after a...