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Economic downturns: Bad for your wallet, good for your health?

October 29th, 2015 - Kayla Phelps

A recent study confirms the finding that mortality rates decrease during recessions and that severe recessions produce even larger reductions in mortality rates. More »

(Mis)measuring Economic Wealth

August 25th, 2015 - Kayla Phelps

In a new paper, Joseph Stiglitz offers potential ideas about what may have contributed to a mismeasurement of wealth. More »

District of Change: Gentrification and Demographic Trends in Washington, DC

July 23rd, 2014 - Corey Chan

A study of household migration behavior in DC reveals long-term regional effects of gentrification. More »