The review of 55 scientific articles shows that deviations from moderate climate and precipitation patterns systematically increase the risk of violence and conflict, both on an interpersonal level (assaults, murder, rape) and an intergroup level (political co... More »
New evidence on the effects of the Mexican soda tax suggests successful intermediate effects of raising the real prices of sodas and avoiding shifts in consumption towards other caloric beverages. More »
New research indicates that Head Start offers a substantial benefit for students who are least likely to enroll and yields a significant financial gain for the government. More »
A recent study provides the first quasi-experimental evidence of a link between air pollution and criminal behavior. Researchers estimate the cost of pollution-induced crime and make a case for environmental sustainability policies that consider the impact of ... More »
New research explores the complex relationship between housing prices and consumer spending. The magnitude of this relationship can vary considerably over time and across households. More »
At the core of healthcare reform is the goal to maximize value for patients at the lowest cost possible. As is shown in this study, value-added measures can give valuable insight into the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers. More »
A new study models the long-run effects of global warming on agricultural productivity and its impact on migration flows in low- and middle-income countries. More »
Despite their best intentions, low-income parents often fall behind on important educational goals, such as reading regularly to their children, because of more immediate concerns. New research from the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab at the University o... More »
As a result of mismeasurement, the official unemployment rate series for China is implausible and is an outlier in the distribution of unemployment rates across countries ranked by their stages of development. More »
How does unemployment duration, age, or holding a low-level “interim” job affect the likelihood of receiving a callback from a potential employer? More »