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Celebrity politics

October 4, 2021

The impact of television stardom on elections.

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Patterns of US migration

September 21, 2021

How do social networks influence where migrants choose to settle?

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What drives drivers?

August 23, 2021

The preference for Uber's commission-based compensation over the fixed-fee arrangements of traditional taxis.

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Telegraphing prices

August 2, 2021

How did faster communication technology affect rice markets in 19th century China?

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Minority visibility and political outcomes

July 28, 2021

Does the salience of minorities increase political polarization?

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Family ties

July 12, 2021

The relationship between kinship networks and war.

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Trickle down corruption

May 19, 2021

Revelations of political malfeasance in Mexico led to a deterioration in ethical norms among students.

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Creating Africa’s own Green Revolution

April 28, 2021

Dean Yang discusses how temporary farming subsidies in Mozambique are giving a massive boost to food production and economic well-being.

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Welfare reform and the next generation

April 21, 2021

What impact does cutting disability benefits have on the children of recipients?

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Calling in election fraud

April 19, 2021

Did cell phone technology in Afghanistan help reduce ballot stuffing at the polls?