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Topher L. McDougal

I am a development economist and professor at the Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, California, where I direct graduate programs in Humanitarian Action and Peace & Justice. My research interests include the economics of peace and conflict, illicit markets (especially for firearms), and human predation of environmental systems. In addition to consulting for various organizations including the World Bank, Mercy Corps, and the International Rescue Committee, I have been a research affiliate at the Centre on Conflict, Development & Peacebuilding (CCDP) at the Graduate Institute for International & Development Studies (Geneva, Switzerland), a principal of the Small Arms Data Observatory (SADO), and an invited scholar-in-residence at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and Tecnológico de Monterrey. My first book, The Political Economy of Rural-Urban Conflict: Predation, Production, and Peripheries (Oxford, 2017), explained how trade networks shape the nature and extent of civil war violence. I received a PhD and MCP from MIT, and a BA from Swarthmore College.

California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco

May 22, 2024 06:21 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax an 11% levy on each sale will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and...

Delivering aid during war is tricky − here’s what to know about what Gaza relief operations may face

Oct 23, 2023 08:18 am UTC| Insights & Views

The 2.2 million people who live in Gaza are facing economic isolation and experiencing incessant bombardment. Their supplies of essential resources, including food and water, are quickly dwindling. In response, U.S....

Gaza depends on UN and other global aid groups for food, medicine and basic services – Israel's war means nothing is getting in

Oct 15, 2023 04:03 am UTC| Insights & Views

International aid groups are warning that they cannot deliver food and other basic services to people in the Gaza Strip and that a dire humanitarian crisis is set to worsen. International aid groups provide food and...

Economy

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

푸틴, 미-러 주요 포로 교환에 도움 준 사우디 왕세자에게 감사 표시

러시아 블라디미르 푸틴 대통령은 목요일, 사우디아라비아의 무함마드 빈 살만 왕세자에게 미-러 간의 가장 큰 포로 교환을 조직하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사를 표했다. 미국 언론인 에반 거슈코비치(Evan Gershkovich)와 전직 미...

월가 분석가들, 연초 대비 50% 하락한 니오 주식에 대해 점점 더 긍정적인 전망

니오(NIO Inc, NYSE, HK:9866)가 연초 대비 50% 급락했음에도 불구하고, 월가 분석가들은 회사의 미래 전망에 대해 점점 더 낙관적인 견해를 보이고 있다. 제프리스(Jefferies)와 시티 리서치(Citi Research)는 니오가 회복할 가능성에...

헤지펀드, 주식 계속 매도 중이라는 새로운 데이터 나타나

씨티(Citi)는 수요일 메모에서 지난주 롱온리(long-only) 매니저들이 모든 섹터에서 순유입을 보이며 계속해서 주식을 매수했다고 밝혔다. 가장 큰 매수 증가는 기술, 부동산, 금융 부문에서 나타났으며, 소재, 산업, 에너지 부문은...

Politics

White House Confirms Joe Biden Won’t Pardon Son Hunter After Guilty Plea, Sparking Political Debate

The White House has reaffirmed that President Joe Biden will not issue a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, following the younger Bidens recent guilty plea in a federal case. This decision, made clear by senior...

Kamala Harris Poised to Outshine Donald Trump in Upcoming Debate, Betting Markets Predict

Vice President Kamala Harris is emerging as the clear favorite in the upcoming debate against former President Donald Trump, according to recent Polymarket betting odds. As the debate draws near, political analysts and...

Donald Trump Surges Ahead of Kamala Harris in Key Swing States, Polls Show Major Lead in Arizona and Georgia

Donald Trump is gaining significant ground in key battleground states ahead of the 2024 election, with new data showing the former president pulling ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris by substantial margins. According...

Donald Trump Fury: Melania's Husband Calls for End to 'Political Witch Hunt' as Judge Postpones Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After Election

Former President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at the legal system following the latest development in his hush money case. Judge Juan Merchans decision to delay Trumps sentencing until after the 2024 presidential...

'Biggest Crybaby' Donald Trump Draws Criticism for Complaints Ahead of Kamala Harris Debate

Donald Trump is under fire once again, this time for his complaints about the upcoming debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. As the political spotlight intensifies ahead of the highly anticipated event, Trumps recent...

Science

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...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

Huawei Shares Mate XT Tri-Fold Design Details Ahead of Official Launch

Huawei has unveiled the design of the Mate XT tri-fold, offering a preview of its rear structure. The device is expected to launch soon, drawing attention for its unique folding mechanism. Huawei Mate XT Design...

Vitalik Buterin’s 10-Year Ethereum Plan Teases Critical Network Changes and Future Advancements

Vitalik Buterin has outlined his vision for Ethereums next decade, hinting at critical changes aimed at advancing the networks capabilities. His 10-year roadmap suggests developments that could elevate Ethereums...

Bill Gates Reveals His Favorite ChatGPT Feature While Cautioning About AI’s Threat to Society

Bill Gates recently discussed his favorite feature in ChatGPTits meeting summarieswhile cautioning about the broader threat AI could pose, particularly in spreading disinformation and its impact on society. Gates Go-To...

Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly in Mass Production, March 2025 Release Date Hinted by Industry Analysts

Nintendo has allegedly started mass production of its upcoming Switch 2 console, according to industry insiders. The console, expected to release in March 2025, promises to build on the success of its predecessor with...

Tesla’s Patent Filings Reveal Future Wireless Home EV Charging System for Self-Driving Cars

Recent patent filings from Tesla reveal the development of a wireless home EV charging station designed to support its vision for autonomous driving. The technology could provide efficient, hands-free charging for electric...