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The Inequality of Poverty: How Places, Parents, and Poverty Affect the Gender Gap
The environment in which children grow up affects the economic outcomes of men and women differently. More »
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Standing out from the Crowd: How College Degrees, Internships, and Academic Performance Influence Hiring Decisions
A new study uses experimental data from a resume audit to determine whether college degrees and internship experience have an impact on job opportunities for recent college graduates. More »
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How Temporary Incentives Can Increase Long-Run Productivity in Clinics
A recent study shows that temporary financial incentives can motivate long-run changes in clinic routines, overcoming the initial costs of inertia and allowing them to implement more effective and efficient practices. More »
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Fight for the Heavens: The Role of Religion in Shaping Attitudes toward Space Policy
Religions pose some attitudinal influences toward space policy. These attitudes deviate the most from the wider population among Evangelical Christians. More »
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Assessing the Impact of Paid (Paternity) Leave
What happens when fathers are offered the option of taking time off of work during the first days following their child's birth? More »
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Taking a Closer Look at Elderly Medicaid Recipients
Understanding how elderly individuals ultimately rely on Medicaid could be key to implementing changes that protect the fiscal longevity of both Medicaid and Medicare. More »
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Big Data in the Big City
The era of “big” data in public policy has begun. In order to boost the value of survey data for urban use, researchers must make choices comparable and compatible with personal experiences. More »
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A Milliliter of Cure: How Investment in Vaccine Provision Could Yield Substantial Economic Returns
A new study finds that investments aimed at increasing vaccine coverage reap significant economic benefits in the long run, particularly in developing countries. More »
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Early Childcare Especially Helps Children from Disorganized Households
For children living in highly disorganized households, greater childcare hours may lead to more optimal cognitive and social outcomes. More »
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Progress toward Digital Literacy and Inclusion in Emerging Markets
In this digital age, the ubiquity of mobile Internet creates tremendous opportunities for individuals and communities. Success in unlocking social and economic opportunities requires that global communities foster inclusion by supporting individuals from disad... More »
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Work Stress Is the New Secondhand Smoke
A recent article in The Behavioral Science & Policy Journal sheds light on the combined effects of several workplace stressors on overall health outcomes. More »
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The Link between Perceived Income Inequality Conditions and Higher Caloric Intake
Poverty and income inequality conditions translate into higher obesity rates by inducing anxiety and uncertainty feelings for individuals, who increase their caloric intake as a response. More »