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Building a family dynasty

May 24, 2021

How much do extended family members impact the growth of human capital for future generations?

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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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School spending matters

May 10, 2021

State funding cuts during the Great Recession had lasting effects on student outcomes.

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Decomposing news shocks

May 5, 2021

How do expectations about the future supply of oil affect today’s oil prices?

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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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The risk of research

April 12, 2021

How do companies weigh the tradeoffs with R&D investment?

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Free movement and labor markets

April 7, 2021

A policy reform in Switzerland helped estimate the effect of foreign workers on native employment and wages.

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Deadly deadlines

March 29, 2021

“Desk-clearing” by drug agencies has consequences for public safety.

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The top 10 percent through the ages

March 24, 2021

How unequal were the Middle Ages compared to today?

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Spending now or saving for later

March 15, 2021

How do lump-sum severance payments affect consumption for laid-off workers?