Key trends in global development, poverty, health: United Nations Development Programme 2014
2014 report from the United Nations noting general progress but also highlighting a slowdown in the rate of poverty alleviation and development.
“Moochers” and “makers” in the voting booth
2014 study by Dartmouth on how voters’ perceptions of themselves as beneficiaries of federal spending can affect their subsequent choice of presidential candidates.
Dog bites and canine-related injuries: Research review
2013 review of prior studies and research on dog-related injuries. Topics include children’s risks, dog breeds and policy analysis.
Key demographic trends to know: Research talks on race, aging, immigration, urbanization
2014 selection of videos of academic researchers discussing the long-term impacts of demographic changes, both globally and in the United States.
Public attitudes toward immigration: Research review
2014 study from Stanford and Georgetown demonstrating that attitudes toward immigration are seldom driven by economic factors and are more likely explained by cultural factors.
Unaccompanied migrant children in the United States: Research roundup
2014 review of research relevant to the current child migrant crisis in the United States, primarily stemming from Central America.
Revisiting the state and federal income tax effects of legalizing same-sex marriages
2014 study published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management that explores the state and federal tax consequences of legalizing same-sex marriage.
The effects of contraception on female poverty
2014 study in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management explores whether having legal access to contraception can improve the prospects of lower-income women.
2014 study published in the American Educational Research Journal exploring the factors associated with racial disparities in school discipline.
Capital is back: Wealth-income ratios in rich countries, 1700-2010
2014 study by Thomas Piketty and Gabriel Zucman in the Quarterly Journal of Economics exploring the dynamics of wealth and income inequality.
