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Agricultural Patenting: A Case Study Of Monsanto, Shannon Moran
Agricultural Patenting: A Case Study Of Monsanto, Shannon Moran
Pepperdine Policy Review
In 2012, genetically-modified crops reached 170 million hectares around the globe. The ability to patent basic forms of life such as plant properties and the legal history of those intellectual property rights gives biotechnological companies such as Monsanto immense power in the vital agricultural sector. This article outlines the concerns over genetically-modified products and the implications for follow-on advancements within biotechnology by using Monsanto as a case study. The article finds that patent policies similar to those within the United States severely restrict competition and stifle innovation in not only the agricultural sector but also within research and humanitarian projects. …
Much Ado About Cyber-Space: Cyber-Terrorism And The Reformation Of The Cyber-Security, Christian Pedersen
Much Ado About Cyber-Space: Cyber-Terrorism And The Reformation Of The Cyber-Security, Christian Pedersen
Pepperdine Policy Review
The threats residing in cyber-space are becoming well understood by policymakers and security experts alike. However, cyber-security defenses and strategies cannot solely be directed towards nation states, as non-governmental actors – such as transnational crime groups and terrorist organizations are becoming increasingly reliant upon internet technologies. Attacks on the digital components of the critical infrastructure, have the potential to unleash devastation on the United States. In a time when reliability and ethnicity of the National Security Administration, the Nation’s leading digital intelligence organization, are becoming increasingly questioned; defensive measures need to be improved to prevent future attacks and improve the …
Federal V. State Effectiveness: An Analysis Of The Endangered Species Act And Current Potential Attempts At Reform, Nicholas Primo
Federal V. State Effectiveness: An Analysis Of The Endangered Species Act And Current Potential Attempts At Reform, Nicholas Primo
Pepperdine Policy Review
In November 2013, several Congressional leaders drafted a new bill to reform the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). While the Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act (ESMSDA) was the first major attempt at updating the crucial U.S. environmental policy in decades, it also inflamed environmentalist defenders of the original bill. More importantly, it raised several questions as to whether state or federal-oriented approaches to endangered species protection and environmental policy more broadly is ultimately more effective. This article analyzes the original 1973 ESA, followed by an analysis of the ESMSDA currently being considered. It will discuss the various strengths and …
The Impact Of Clean Energy On Economic Growth: An Econometrics Approach, Cheng Zhang
The Impact Of Clean Energy On Economic Growth: An Econometrics Approach, Cheng Zhang
Pepperdine Policy Review
This paper reviews the relationship between economic performance and clean energy using country level data. A combined instrumental variable and fixed-effect regression model is adopted to determine the relationship. By examining data in the past 50 years, we conclude that developing alternative energy will harm GDP growth, but to a relatively small degree. Thus, policymakers can take advantage of alternative energy research and development as a long-term investment that will reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
James Q. Wilson And Public Policy Education, Adam Crepelle
James Q. Wilson And Public Policy Education, Adam Crepelle
Pepperdine Policy Review
This paper provides an overview of the "Character and the Moral Sense: James Q. Wilson and the Future of Public Policy" Conference held at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy on February 28 and March 1, 2014. The conference invited experts and educators to discuss the legacy of James Q. Wilson, his book, The Moral Sense, and his emphasis of character within policy education. The paper analyzes several major themes which emerged in several panels and describes how they can and should be applied in public policy programs.