Research Analysis
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Trastornos de salud mental son más frecuentes de lo que se piensa
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En México, del total del presupuesto asignado a la salud, aproximadamente el 2% esta destinado a la salud mental y, de ese porcentaje, 80% es asignado a hospitales que proveen servicios de nivel altamente especializado (servicios terciarios o de tercer nivel). Como resultado, éstos hospitales casi exclusivamente atienden a pacientes…
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Independencia económica no basta para erradicar violencia doméstica
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La violencia doméstica es un fenómeno tan común como complejo. La Organización Mundial de la Salud reporta que, de las mujeres que han estado en una relación sentimental, 30% ha sufrido alguna forma de violencia física o sexual por parte de su pareja. Múltiples factores se asocian a esta violencia;…
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How Far Would You Travel for Work? Disentangling the Effects of Geography, Job Search and Employment
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After the financial crisis, the number of unemployed workers in the United States reached nearly 15 million in 2009 and the unemployment rate rose almost 10 percent in the same period. The slow recovery of the economy, and particularly of employment, has led to debate over the reasons for this…
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Is Israel’s Wall Corroding Peace in Gaza?
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Despite the official Israeli demilitarization of the Gaza Strip in 2005, international organizations argue that Israel holds de-facto control over the strip since it controls all but one of the border crossings in addition to holding direct command of Gazan air and maritime space. The two recent major conflicts between…
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The Financial Impact of Natural Disasters: Beyond Disaster Aid
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Recent wildfires in California and catastrophic flooding in Louisiana have drawn public attention to natural disasters across the United States. Yet little is known about the total financial impact of extreme weather events, particularly on non-disaster social programs. Considering that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is expected…
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How Organizational Changes Can Increase Competitiveness: Evidence from Brazil
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Productivity is a fundamental concept in business because it encompasses how employees, firms, and the economy as a whole efficiently transform their inputs into outputs. From the macroeconomic perspective, productivity is often analyzed using aggregate industry data in order to better understand the trends and drivers of economic growth. Likewise,…
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The Impact of Financing on Labor Markets in Developing Countries
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Most firms in today’s economy are dependent on financial services such as lending or insurance. Developed countries are at the forefront of financial availability in terms of both institutions and regulations. By ensuring broad access to finance, countries provide support to the firms that operate within their borders, supporting economic…
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Social Capital Matters for the Mental Health of Children in Rural China
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This piece, first published on July 13, 2016, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. Social capital is an important component in ensuring sound mental health in children. The more quality time a parent spends with…
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The Billion Dollar Question: Are Counter-Terrorism Efforts Effective?
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This piece, first published on April 8, 2014, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. After September 11, 2001, the range of counterterrorism policies implemented increased dramatically and spending soared. According to Lum et al. in…
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Shaky Ground: How the Disposal of Wastewater from Oil Production Increases the Risk of Earthquakes in Oklahoma
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Since the early 2000s, there has been an increase in the number of earthquakes observed near oil and gas exploration and production sites in the US, particularly in states such as Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. Until recently, details of the relationship between exploration techniques and the observed increase in seismic…
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Is It Time for China to Embrace A Property Tax?
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This piece, first published on May 13, 2015, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. Property tax is favored by many local governments in developed countries for its stability as a major revenue source. However, it has only been…