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The downside of great expectations

January 14, 2022

How do overly optimistic growth forecasts affect a nation’s economy?

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2021 in Research Highlights

December 30, 2021

Economists addressed the recovery of Southern wealth after the Civil War, why the United States has the best research universities, Facebook filters, and more.

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License to die

December 17, 2021

What impact does driving have on teenage mortality and risky behavior?

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Beyond institutional enforcement

December 13, 2021

Do institutions encourage prosocial behavior outside of their intended scope?

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Stopping the churn

December 3, 2021

Many eligible participants lose SNAP benefits due to the difficulties of recertifying.

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Getting the help they need

November 29, 2021

How did cuts to special education in Texas affect the long-run outcomes for students?

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The efficiency of outsourcing

November 19, 2021

Does the government save by hiring private contractors for publicly funded projects?

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Household job search

November 15, 2021

What causes the marital wage premium?

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Bye, local

November 12, 2021

Better intercity transportation spurred the decline of sole proprietorships in American cities at the turn of the 20th century.

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Measuring consumption inequality

November 1, 2021

Warehouse stores reduce the frequency of shopping trips.