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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?

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Immigration politics

February 2, 2022

Anna Maria Mayda discusses how the skill level of foreign workers influences native voters in the United States.

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Smoking bans and compensating differentials

January 31, 2022

How do workers’ wages react to a sudden improvement in conditions?

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Career training

January 24, 2022

What are the long-run impacts of vocational education on labor market outcomes?

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Inverted outcomes resulting from the Electoral College system

January 19, 2022

Michael Geruso discusses why some US presidential candidates win with fewer votes.

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Making healthy practices habitual

January 3, 2022

An experiment in rural India boosted handwashing through social and financial rewards.