Putting a Price on Child Maltreatment

September 26th, 2013 - Elizabeth Kenefick

Researchers attempt to quantify the impact of child maltreatment on Medicaid. More »

Wheels in Motion: Should Cities Get Behind Car Sharing?

September 24th, 2013 - Mike Reddy

A new study explores the ups and downs of car sharing in a complex transportation market. More »

Fiscal Policies and Full Employment: An Interview with Jared Bernstein

September 19th, 2013 - Benjamin Stone

Insights from a Senior Fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. More »

An Extra Helping Hand: Changing Behavior to Fight Adult Obesity

September 17th, 2013 - Sarah Sibley

Suparna Ferreri’s Bienestar steps into the escalating obesity crisis with a mission of helping Mexico’s adults manage a healthy and sustainable weight. More »

Analyzing Income Distribution: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mexico’s Social Spending

September 12th, 2013 - Victor Chan

Data from Mexico indicate that the type of government social spending - indirect vs. direct subsidies - leads to different outcomes in terms of poverty reduction and income redistribution. More »

A Flood of Newly Insured Patients: How Will States, Providers, and Health Systems Respond?

September 10th, 2013 - Brielle Treece

The Urban Institute investigates the ability of health care providers to manage changes from the Affordable Care Act. More »

The Art of Negotiation: Hospitals and Managed Care

September 5th, 2013 - Benjamin Stone

A study models the effect of negotiations between Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals on the cost of health care. More »

What Drives Oil and Gas Company Stock Prices?

September 3rd, 2013 - Yiren Xie

To what extent do changing energy policies contribute to the volatility in oil and gas companies’ stock returns? More »

September 2013