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Sickness and the city

March 18, 2020

Long after a cholera-ridden neighborhood in London was cured, it stayed relatively poor. Why?

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Helping moms be happier

March 13, 2020

Providing cognitive behavioral therapy to depressed new mothers yielded benefits seven years later.

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More testing is needed

January 27, 2020

The regulatory process for new medical technology is faster in Europe than the US. But which system benefits consumers the most?

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When the well runs dry

January 22, 2020

Small farmers are adapting to water loss by leaving the fields and working elsewhere.

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Carrying the scars of conflict

January 8, 2020

How does being exposed to violence as a child affect the behavior of asylum seekers in their new host country?

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Occupational hazard

January 6, 2020

Who wins and who loses from free trade?

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The forces that unite and divide us

December 16, 2019

A more nuanced understanding of diversity can help explain why some nations are better at fostering a common identity.

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Doctor diversity matters

December 11, 2019

Having more black physicians could lead to better health among black men.

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Cutting off support

November 22, 2019

The AEA interviews Thiemo Fetzer about how austerity policies after the financial crisis led to Brexit.

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Sticky wages and recessions

November 11, 2019

Unemployment in Indian villages was exacerbated when laborers resisted pay cuts during bad times.