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Tracking the evolution of work

May 11, 2020

A new dataset on job tasks provides insight into how employment in the US changed.

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After the flood

April 24, 2020

Does economic activity move away from flood-prone areas after catastrophe strikes?

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Gendered medicine

April 22, 2020

How does homophily help explain the gender gap among physicians?

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When place matters most

April 10, 2020

Moving to nicer neighborhoods has lasting effects on kids' outcomes, especially in their teenage years.

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Breaking the silence

February 19, 2020

Do victims of sexual assault have an incentive to file a report earlier than libelers?

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Join the club

February 18, 2020

Safe spaces for young girls in Africa helped them take control of their lives.

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Don’t feed the trolls

February 10, 2020

More care in crafting patents could be an efficient way to rein in frivolous lawsuits.

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Unfortunate sons

February 3, 2020

Evidence from the Vietnam War shows how parents’ experiences can have a long-lasting impact on their children.

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Breaking the glass ceiling, broken marriages

January 29, 2020

For women, being promoted to a top job increases the risk of divorce. The same isn't true for men.

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Expanding access to elections

January 17, 2020

Early voting laws can have significant effects on participation and the partisan composition of government.