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News apps and data: A brief primer and overview

May 2013 primer on best practices, development tips and the value of digital news apps that allow for interactive visualizations of information.

Crime and Enforcement in Immigrant Neighborhoods: Evidence from New York City

2012 study from Columbia and Simon Fraser adding to the growing evidence that immigration and criminality are not linked at the general level, despite political claims to the contrary.

Tax Havens: Exploring “Treasure Islands”

Findings from a variety of studies and reports, and a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, on the impact of tax havens on global financial market competition, as well as the dynamics of tax evasion.

Is Corporate Social Responsibility Associated with Lower Wages?

2013 study in Environmental and Resource Economics showing that firms with a reputation for corporate social responsibility often pay their employees lower wages and gender plays a strong role in these dynamics.

MOOCs and online learning: Research roundup

2013 selection of recent research on massive open online courses (MOOCs).

Outcomes of game-based learning: Research roundup

2013 collection of academic scholarship on the popularity and effectiveness of game-based learning.

John Huey, former Time Inc. editor-in-chief: Research chat

May 2013 interview with Huey, former editor-in-chief of Time Inc. He gives advice to journalists and talks about the future of the news and his research on technology and media.

Economic and social change in U.S. cities and urban areas: Research roundup

2013 review of studies relevant to metro reporting and coverage of U.S. cities.

Justice Department vs. Associated Press: Perspectives on a First Amendment fight

2013 aggregation of documents and background perspectives on the emerging controversy over the Justice Department’s decision to review phone records of Associated Press reporters.

How Should Inmates Be Released from Prison? An Assessment of Parole Versus Fixed Sentence Regimes

2013 study from Columbia University demonstrating the importance of parole boards and their effectiveness in reducing recidivism.

What Is a Tree Worth? Green-City Strategies, Signaling and Housing Prices

2008 University of Pennsylvania study of the relationship between curbside tree plantings and property-value changes.

Workplace Violence in America: Frequency and Effects

2013 review of several studies and reports that provide data and insight into the issue of U.S. workplace violence.

The Unemployed and Job Openings: A Data Primer

2013 report by the Congressional Research Service on employment statistics in the U.S. between 2001 and 2012

The Dynamics of Immigration Opinion in the United States, 1992-2012

2013 study in Public Opinion Quarterly showing trends in public sentiment over time with regard to immigration.

The U.S. Postal Service and financial sustainability: Research roundup

Collection of recent academic studies and research papers on financial future of the United States Postal Service.

Performance-enhancing drugs in athletics: Research roundup

2013 roundup of research on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in athletics and academics as well as their potential health effects.

The Vanishing Middle: Job Polarization and Workers’ Response to the Decline in Middle-Skill Jobs

2013 study form the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City showing how job polarization is not merely the result of a decline in U.S. manufacturing, but rather is a structural issue across sectors.