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Bias on the bench

March 11, 2019

Judicial politics play a role in perpetuating racial and gender disparities in sentencing.

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Stimulating the vote

February 13, 2019

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act provided a boost to Democrats in the 2012 election.

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The unequal burden of a gasoline tax

January 2, 2019

Gasoline taxes reduce emissions. But is there a better way?

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Nudging consumers toward green practices

December 19, 2018

Would a nickel tax on disposable bags be enough to change behavior?

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The heroin balloon

November 7, 2018

A push to make prescription opioids more difficult to abuse touched off a surge of heroin deaths.

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Explanation of benefits

September 26, 2018

Are policymakers providing enough information about social programs?

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Back to school

September 19, 2018

Providing more information to prospective students encourages a return to school.

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Bigger reach, higher prices

September 13, 2018

Mergers may increase health care costs even when competition isn't weakened.

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The threat of ethnic politics

August 22, 2018

Misbehavior among Kenyan police officers increased following the rise of tribal politics.

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Visible women

August 15, 2018

How much does having a female leader help shrink the gender gap for rank-and-file positions?