Housing prices and affordability: Where to find data
This tip sheet offers advice on how to find and understand housing market data from government and private sources.
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Claiming credit for foreign aid helps politicians hold power
Politicians in developing democracies appear more likely to win reelection if they claim to have secured foreign aid, even if they had nothing to do with it.
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Lead emissions from planes may be costing billions in lost earnings
Airplanes are now the largest source of lead pollution in the United States. Americans hurt by lead exposure may be losing billions in lost wages.
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Neighborhood crime linked to premature birth, low birthweights for babies
Living in a crime-prone neighborhood can be stressful. Researchers in Scotland have found a connection between premature births and low birthweights.
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First national survey of lesbian, gay and bisexual teens finds risky behavior
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents suffer significantly higher rates of violence and engage in riskier behavior than their straight peers, according to an unprecedented survey from the CDC.
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The good and the bad of plastic bag bans: Research review
Government bans on lightweight plastic shopping bags have spread in recent years amid fears about plastic’s negative impact on the environment. But alternatives are not necessarily better.
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Most people won’t bet against favorite candidates, teams: New research
People are unlikely to bet against their own preferences in sports or politics, new research suggests, even when such “emotional hedging” may be in their interest.
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Chinese imports seem to hurt American innovation
Competition from China appears to hobble innovation in the U.S., say the authors of a new study that considers import penetration and patent applications.
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Air pollution drives down the stock market
When New York is enveloped in pollution, the stock market loses value and sends a negative signal to global markets, a recent paper finds.
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Knowledgeable conservatives more likely to back conspiracy theories
Conservatives who are familiar with politics and have little trust in institutions are more likely than liberals to endorse conspiracy theories, argues a recent study.
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