[Opinion] Conflict of interest – Unpaid position – Revolving door – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Conflict of interest – Unpaid position – Revolving door – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Where the petitioner, a former member of the North Kingstown Town Council, has requested an advisory opinion regarding whether he may serve as a member of the North Kingstown Planning Commission prior to the expiration of one year following the petitioner’s severance from his position as a town councilor, he may do so because there is no stipend or other remuneration associated with service as a member of the planning commission.

How Conflicts of Interest Shape Trust in Academic Work

In a new NBER working paper, John M. Barrios, Filippo Lancieri, Joshua Levy, Shashank Singh, Tommaso Valletti, and Luigi Zingales explore the impact of various conflicts of interest on readers’ trust in academic research findings, uncovering significant nuances and implications for academia and policy. Trust in academic research is crucial as academia shapes policies, informs public debates, and guides important societal decisions. Read it at Pr…