What happens to a community when a rural school closes?
One thing is clear from academic research on rural schools: closings and consolidations can drastically change the flavor of civic life in a rural community.
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Higher taxes, more violence against black politicians during Reconstruction era
A new paper out of the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that for each additional dollar in per capita tax revenue collected in 1870, a black politician was 25% more likely to experience violence.
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Higher minimum wages help explain decline in teen employment
Research in the journal Labour Economics pits three factors against each other to help explain why teen employment has been declining for decades.
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Perception versus reality: What Americans think about economic mobility
The wealth gap between the wealthiest and the poorest makes the American Dream just a dream for many. But perception can affect policy, and research shows many Americans still want to believe in economic mobility.
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How business interests shaped US public records law: Q&A with Jeannine Relly
University of Arizona associate professor Jeannine Relly talks with Journalist’s Resource about how business lobbies have shaped public records law in the U.S. since the 1960s.
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Deepfake technology is changing fast — use these 5 resources to keep up
Deepfake videos are becoming easier to make every day. These five resources can help journalists keep up with this fast-changing technology.
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6 studies that will make you smarter about the G-20 summit
Recent research provides insight on whether G20 nations are addressing climate change and economic inequality. Plus, how international institutions are surviving the Trump presidency.
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Do politicians put their money where their mouths are? Actually, yes
When it comes to where America’s legislators invest their personal money, turns out they stick pretty firmly to their ideological ground.
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7 big things you should know about the monthly jobs report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a jobs report every month. Here are key facts journalists should know before reporting on it.
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Inside the economics of illegal drugs, from cryptocurrencies to Major League Baseball
Money and illegal drugs are inextricable. This roundup brings together recent research exploring the wide-ranging relationship between economics and drugs.
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