Recent research details the rise of OxyContin in the U.S. and how three pieces of paper spared some parts of the country from the worst of the opioid crisis.
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Tell stories about real people, reach for the ‘conflicted middle’ and give voice to trusted messengers: Three tips to help journalists and other public communicators relay complex information in an age of political polarization.
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As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a few moments to reflect on some of the pieces that meant a lot to us this year.
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U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here’s what the research says.
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Culling decades of Wall Street Journal articles, researchers created a new way to gauge stock performance that matches well to real returns.
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Three supply chain management researchers offer advice for how journalists can add context to their reporting. Plus: A reference guide with the links and sources cited here.
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If there’s an economics topic you’re rusty on, you’re going to want to check out what academic researchers have to say about their work via our friends at Econofact.
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Sales tax holidays are a perennial occurrence in many states. But do they stimulate economic growth? We take a look at what the research says about four common claims about them.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in August that the CDC lacks jurisdiction to mandate a federal eviction moratorium. These 12 papers can help provide context on what lies ahead for tenants and landlords.
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The debt ceiling stalemate isn’t just a story for business journalists. In this Q&A, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew explains the potential fallout from a federal debt default.
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