The estate tax: Understanding the GOP’s repeal proposal
Death and taxes: They’re not only unavoidable; for the very rich, they’re also inseparable. The estate tax — the “death tax” to critics — is a levy on your property
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Corporate tax reform, inversions and pass-through tax cuts: A JR briefing
Lowering America’s corporate tax rate is a priority for the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans. Elsewhere in government, however, analysts are suggesting caution.
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Closing tax loopholes: Explainer and reporting resources
Politicians looking to reform America’s tax system often talk about closing loopholes and cutting deductions. What does this mean? And who is lobbying against the changes?
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Daylight saving time: Research on health, car accidents and energy usage
How does daylight saving time affect our health? We review the research.
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Do recessions make career criminals?
The state of the economy when someone leaves school can impact whether he finds a job or starts a life of crime, a new paper finds.
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High school football concussions and long-term health concerns: Research roundup
Growing concern about concussions is unsettling high school football communities. We round up the recent findings.
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How to find an academic research paper
Looking for research on a particular topic? We’ll walk you through the steps we use here at Journalist’s Resource.
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Climate change costing billions in extra road repairs
American road engineers are using temperature models that do not consider the warming climate, costing the country billions in early repairs, a new study finds.
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28% of Swiss dentists recommend unnecessary fillings
Most people trust doctors to treat them only when necessary. A new study looks at the problem of “overtreatment recommendations.”
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Banning e-cigarette flavors could boost cigarette sales
E-cigarettes come in over 7,000 flavors. If the flavors were banned, as American regulators wish, more people are likely to smoke traditional cigarettes.
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