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Data Distortions: This article examines how #legal requirements to produce #data can be undermined by distortions in data presentation, focusing on medical device adverse event reporting.

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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Did automatic exchange of #information end bank secrecy? This paper evaluates the scope of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), an international system to end #bank secrecy & curb cross-border #taxevasion.

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This figure plots raw numbers of foreign financial wealth reported under the CRS to different countries and the offshore financial wealth estimates of Faye et al. (2025) for different reference years. We show both series presented in % of each country’s GDP.
February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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New from The Center for Financial Studies conducts independent, internationally focused #research in #finance, serving as a forum for dialogue among #academia, policymakers, & the financial industry.

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#FinanceSky #OpenAccess
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February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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This paper by Beaudet finds minimal crime impact from streetlight reductions, with only a small rise in burglaries in dense areas. Supports energy-saving policies with safety considerations. spkl.io/63323AQryt #UrbanPolicy #LightPollution #Crime
The Dark Night Rises: The Impact of Switch-Off Policies on Crime
February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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"Investor Democracy" by Bauer et al. shows that structured deliberation and large-scale voting can increase support for impact investments, leading to significant commitments. Promotes inclusive, informed finance. spkl.io/63328AQr88 #SustainableFinance #ImpactInvesting #Democracy
Investor Democracy
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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This paper by Lambert & Gilbert shows that sustainable land use can support both housing/energy needs and nature conservation. Integration of science and policy is key. spkl.io/63326AQRFM #Sustainability #LandUse #Conservation
Building Plentiful Housing and Energy Needs Conservation Science
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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This paper by Xuan & Zhang shows that Chinese retail investors prioritize governance and financial concerns over environmental/social issues, with 85–90% of queries driven by financial motives. spkl.io/63324AQRSe #ESG #Investing #BehavioralFinance
Do Retail Investors Care about ESG?
February 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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This paper by Feng et al. showcases a self-supervised model that matches or exceeds supervised methods across diverse tasks, with over 90% label efficiency. Supports scalable, resource-efficient environmental monitoring. spkl.io/63320At0Np #AI #RemoteSensing #Climate
Applications of the TESSERA Geospatial Foundation Model to Diverse Environmental Mapping Tasks
February 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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This brief explores how #polarization driven by economic decline, segregation, & changing #political identities impacts local governance & social cohesion in #Pittsburgh & nearby areas.

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#EconSky
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February 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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This study investigates how #digital transformation impacts the operational performance of #Chinese manufacturing firms using a "Technology-Organization-External Network" #framework.

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#AccountingSky
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February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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New #research from the European Banking Institute which aims to be #Europe’s key reference for #banking regulation research, & fosters collaboration among #academia, regulators, supervisors, & industry.

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#AcademicChatter #OpenAccess
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February 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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This article examines #AI tools as #negotiation & mediation coaches, highlighting their ability to provide on-demand, strategic support & honest reflection—especially when human help feels risky or awkward.

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#LawSky
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February 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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This paper by Hanlon et al. shows that owning green and brown assets boosts support for climate policies, especially among skeptics. Learning and reduced polarization drive this effect. spkl.io/63328AtZ3e #ClimatePolicy #Finance #BehavioralFinance
Seeing Green: The Effects of Financial Exposures on Support for Climate Action
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Which #Patent Case Matters Most?

The authors explain that the results of their study are interesting for thinking about how and why legal scholarship diverges from the interests of courts.

Authors: Paul R. Gugliuzza, Mark A. Lemley

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#Law
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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This paper by Nuss et al. reviews approaches to setting science-based material targets, highlighting the dominance of impact-based methods and the need for transparent, grounded targets to support sustainability. spkl.io/63321AtZdz #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Policy
European resource use and efficiency targets by accounting perspective, scope, policy focus, and policy type.
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Second-Order Constitutional Theory

This Article demonstrates that the #debate over second-order constitutional theories is both important and generative.

Author: Aaron Tang

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February 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Strategic Bot Activity in Financial #SocialMedia

This paper examines whether automated social media accounts ("bots") target stocks strategically or randomly.

Authors: Mahnaz Paydarzarnaghi, David A. Rakowski

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February 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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This paper by Soto-Davila et al. shows warmer water temperatures (12–15°C) boost immune responses and pathogen clearance in vaccinated Atlantic salmon. Highlights importance of environmental alignment. spkl.io/63329AtwQh #Aquaculture #FishHealth
The impact of temperature at vaccination for vaccine efficacy in Atlantic Salmon aquaculture
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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This paper by Böhringer & Rosendahl analyzes how fossil fuel market and competitiveness channels drive leakage. Simulations show the importance of elasticities for policy effectiveness. spkl.io/63320AtZa8 #ClimatePolicy #CarbonLeakage #Energy
Understanding Carbon Leakage
February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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This article analyzes #China’s constitutional review advancements since 2018 under Xi Jinping, revealing a dual dynamic: promoting #ruleoflaw & reinforcing Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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This Article challenges the view that federal #civilservice is beyond #presidential control, highlighting the president’s authority over recruitment, conduct, unionization, & removal since before the Pendleton Act.

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February 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Amy J. Schmitz’s paper responds to van Zelst by examining U.S. #arbitration rules & highlighting ambiguities in the Federal Arbitration Act on #subpoena power in virtual hearings that lead to uneven safeguards.

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February 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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The History of Mathematics in #ArtificialIntelligence

This paper suggests that each major era of AI corresponds to a mathematical redefinition of intelligence.

Author: Miquel Noguer I Alonso

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#AI
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February 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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This article addresses the frequent but unclear use of inadmissibility in #treaty-based #investment arbitration, where it is often confused with jurisdiction & proposes a theory distinguishing the two.

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#LawSky
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Trademarks Without Confusion: Can Brand Rights Rescue #Trademark Law?

The authors argue that courts should be clear what they are doing when they endorse a brand right.

Authors: Mark A. Lemley, Mark P. McKenna

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February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM