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The Economics of a Wealthy Academy
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There are countless examples of economists disregarding survey data in which a representative sample concludes that the American economy is concerning, generally countering with some favorable economic figure. Although the data can be noisy, metrics poorly calibrated, samples biased, and respondents irrational, there is also the possibility that these two…
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Closing the private school enrollment gap: Are education vouchers enough?
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Variations in parental education and income explain most of the ethnic, racial, and immigrant differences in private school attendance.
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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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Rising Fuel Costs Drive Up Carpooling Rates
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A new study finds that drivers respond to higher fuel prices by forming more carpools and finding substitute modes of transportation.
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Food Stamps: More than a Safety Net?
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Researchers find positive effects on health and economic self-sufficiency decades after initial exposure to the largest US hunger safety net program.
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Maternal Tradeoffs: Economic Consequences for Mothers Who Breastfeed
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Breastfeeding has health benefits, but does it also carry an economic penalty for mothers?