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Geographic centralization of health care
July 10, 2024
Do obstetric unit closures lead to worse health outcomes for mothers and newborns?
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The political consequences of NAFTA
July 2, 2024
Jiwon Choi and Gavin Wright discuss the economic and political fallout of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Pausing student loans
June 25, 2024
How did borrowers respond to the 2020 debt moratorium on US student loans?
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Product variety and congestion effects online
June 19, 2024
The growth of mobile apps illustrates the importance of congestion externalities for online markets.
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Policy interventions in conflict areas
June 11, 2024
Do cash transfer programs foster peace or fuel violence in unstable regions?
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Moral hazard and migration
June 5, 2024
Vikram Maheshri discusses unintended consequences of search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.
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The educational benefits of public libraries
May 29, 2024
Do investments in public libraries boost student test scores?
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Public works in the city
May 21, 2024
Do government employment programs boost the welfare of the urban poor in developing countries?
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