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A community college booster

August 28, 2019

A CUNY program was effective at increasing graduation rates at 2-year postsecondary institutions.

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Violent protests and distant leaders

July 29, 2019

Remote capitals may bring stability, but their governments can lose touch with the people.

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Door-to-door health care

July 24, 2019

Could an "Avon-like" entrepreneurial program reduce child mortality in developing countries?

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Ensuring voting rights for minorities

July 5, 2019

The AEA interviews Desmond Ang about the long-run effects of federal oversight of election laws.

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Land reforms that left Indian girls behind

May 1, 2019

Why has economic growth not led to more gender equality in India?

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Giving and taking between husband, wives, and co-wives

April 29, 2019

How does family structure affect cooperation?

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Survey says?

April 17, 2019

Inaccurate Census data has led researchers to underestimate the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs.

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Reassessing public health campaigns

April 8, 2019

Are we overstating the role that anti-TB initiatives played in driving down death rates in the 20th century?

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Looking for work first

February 19, 2019

Should welfare require a period of job search?

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Party favors

December 12, 2018

Do competitive elections curb party favoritism?