Harvard
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Nudging Disadvantaged Students Towards Improved College Application Decisions
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The college application process is riddled with uncertainty, and students in disadvantaged areas in particular may not have access to quality counseling or other resources to guide them. A recent study shows how a cheap policy change dramatically impacted the college decisions of disadvantaged students—and likely, their incomes.
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“A” For Attendance: Do Certain Types of Absences Affect Students Differently?
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Students who miss school intermittently suffer more than students who miss school due to mass disruptions like snow days, suggesting there are more negative effects from poor attendance than just missed instructional time.
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Let’s Make a Deal: An Analytical Framework for the Iran Nuclear Negotiations
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Researchers graphically illustrate why previous diplomatic efforts have failed to deter Iran’s progress toward a nuclear weapons capability.
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Looking for the Losers in New-New Trade Theory
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Trade liberalization couldn’t raise wages, could it?