Professor Ed Glaeser is the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University. His most recent book, Survival of the City, examines cities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presidents already make decisions in consultation with economists, lawyers, scientists, and pollsters. Historians can draw upon the lessons of the past to craft solutions for current problems. They deserve a seat at the table too.
Election results from Tuesday’s fourth election indicate both Netanyahu and his rivals could face a daunting task to muster a majority coalition: Uniting sprawling political factions divided on security, religious issues, and opinions of Netanyahu is a tough feat.
