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Moving up in the world
February 7, 2018
New research explains the link between redistributive preferences and perceptions of social mobility.
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What's in a name?
February 5, 2018
Two researchers propose a new standard for ordering coauthor names.
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Party schools and sexual assault
January 31, 2018
An interview with Isaac Swensen about college football, excessive drinking, and threats against women on campus.
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When winning the lottery means you lose
January 29, 2018
Can school voucher programs reduce student achievement?
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Closing Pakistan’s gender gap in voter turnout
January 26, 2018
A simple message encouraged women to vote, and it did not cost much.
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Why do people in high-income countries work less?
January 24, 2018
Employment rates and individual hours worked both play a role.
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Holding corrupt institutions accountable
January 22, 2018
Can social media be a check on power when mainstream news outlets cannot?
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Innovation for a greener future
January 17, 2018
By inducing innovation, carbon taxes can achieve more at a lower cost.
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