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 analyzes how hiring decisions made using job assessments versus manager discretion impact employee retention and productivity. More »
Weekly, direct messages from teachers to parents significantly reduce low-performing students' risk of not earning course credit. More »
Surveillance drones have the potential to deter and prevent human rights violations. More »
Recently, the University of California Davis Health System became the first US academic health center to introduce sexual orientation and gender identity data into its electronic health records. More »
Evidence suggests that children exposed to social and emotional learning programs with mindfulness practices show significant improvements in executive functions, well-being, social behavior, and academic performance. More »
Research exposes the significant impact of family networks on labor market dynamics in developing countries. More »
Evidence suggests that policymakers should abandon alliance formation as a means of preventing war. More »
A new study finds that posting calorie counts on menu boards in fast food restaurants increases awareness of information but does not impact long-term purchasing decisions. More »
Behavioral interventions aimed at promoting savings may lead to counterproductive consequences. Researchers find that consumers may borrow high-interest debt in favor of preserving low-interest savings. Policies encouraging savings should be coupled with effor... More »
An experiment in Liberia offers new insights on how to deal with ex-combatants after war. 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 »