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The cost of building highways

April 12, 2023

How much has the expense of infrastructure projects in the United States gone up?

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Learning on the job

February 13, 2023

Does working while in school help students transition into the labor market?

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Falling wages and discretionary pay-setting practices

February 6, 2023

A decline in the use of standardized pay rates contributed to stagnating wages from the 1970s to the mid-1990s.

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Life cycle income profiles

November 9, 2022

Lifetime earnings data provide insights on how average earnings for men and women in the United States have changed over time.

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Predistribution vs redistribution

October 27, 2022

Why is income inequality higher in the United States than in Europe?

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The far-reaching legacy of lynchings

August 1, 2022

Does historical racial animus continue to influence the voting behavior of Blacks today?

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Grade inflation and graduation

July 25, 2022

Jeffrey Denning discusses how lower grading standards have led to higher college completion rates.

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Lockdowns and depression

June 20, 2022

Did restrictions on mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic lead to a decline in mental health?

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The returns to an economics degree

May 31, 2022

Zachary Bleemer discusses why studying economics in college can lead to significantly higher career earnings.

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Recessions and educational attainment

February 9, 2022

How does an economic downturn affect the likelihood that a child will go to college?