Research Analysis
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Is the Structure of SNAP Linked to Cyclical Illness?
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Seligman et al look at whether the once-a-month nature of SNAP benefits can be linked to cyclical health problems.
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The Conflict Between Religious Freedom and American Sensitivity to Islam
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Research shows the number of hate groups within an area can influence the power dynamic of Islamic religious groups, their relationship with the local government, and an elected official’s response to such controversies.
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The State of the Union in Brief
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To encourage evidence-based policy, CPR lists some of the most relevant research on President Obama’s policy proposals in the State of the Union.
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Making Sanctions Toothless: How Authoritarian Regimes Survive Under International Pressure
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While sanctions have become a popular tool in foreign policy, they may not be effective in confronting certain authoritarian regimes.
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Friends to the End: How the Wrong Social Network Increases Risk of Homicide Victimization
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Within a high-risk population, are the occurences of homicide victimization largely random or more closely related?
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Separate and Suffering: The Damaging Effects of Residential Segregation on Metropolitan Economies
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Residential segregation is shown to drive down income growth across all economic levels.
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International Tax Havens: Are Multinationals Gaming the System?
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Despite enormous efforts to minimize financial burdens through innovative international tax planning, multinational corporations still face Effective Tax Rates largely determined by the nationality of their headquarters.
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The Optimal Policy Response to Hunger Strikes: Identifying the Line Between Medical Treatment and Torture
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Physicians from Harvard University are concerned that, rather than helping patients, the US DOD policy requiring military doctors to force feed hunger-striking detainees at Guantanamo Bay violates professional ethics.
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No Room for Smoking or Obesity: How North Carolina Dealt with Costly Retiree Insurance
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Researchers evaluate North Carolina’s attempts to rein in the escalating cost of retiree healthcare.
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India’s Midday Meal Program: A Safety Net for Children’s Health
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India’s Midday Meal Program provides a cushion for children’s health during times of drought and economic shock.
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The Deadly Vaccine Loophole: Religious Exemptions and the Rise of Pertussis in New York
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Exemptions to vaccines have played a large role in the reoccurrence of diseases previously thought to be under control in the United States.