New research reveals that increased diverse and unknown social interactions are the main causes of resistance to neighborhood densification among residents of urban areas. More »
A study links special government controls on pollution enacted during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing to significant increases in air quality and significant decreases in mortality rates associated with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. More »
In her paper, Amber L. Brown evaluates whether there is a difference in the school readiness of children born to teenage mothers versus children born to average-age mothers participating in the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) progr... More »
A recent study shows how climate change contributed to the 2007-2010 drought and how this affected conflict in Syria. More »
A new study suggests that pregnancy among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa could act as a crucial entry point into the healthcare system, yielding better outcomes for HIV testing and treatment. More »
New research uncovers a promising method for reducing parental use of physical punishment by engaging with parents through pediatricians. More »
A new study finds that expanding Medicaid has significant positive effects for patients, but whether it happens via traditional Medicaid or private Marketplaces does not make much of a difference. More »
Raising contribution limits on individual donations polarizes legislators in office, while increasing PAC limits leads to greater moderation. More »
A recent study shows the struggles of an increasing number of Chinese parents who have lost their only child and will have to rely on the public system for support during their old age. More »
Economists argue that more reasonable zoning regulations could boost social mobility, increase incomes, and expand economic growth. More »
A study demonstrates the effectiveness of urban containment policies in reducing city blight with the end goal of promoting population growth in downtown neighborhoods. More »
When political affiliation is shown on ballots, candidates’ quality has a lower impact on voters' decisions than when it is not; otherwise, voters are more influenced by candidates’ quality and suitability for the job. More »