Marijuana use, legalization and cognitive effects: Research perspectives
2013 review of studies that look at the effects of marijuana use on cognitive functioning, as the federal policy debate over legalization continues to grow.
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Intervention in Syria, the media and public opinion: Research chat with Harvard’s Matt Baum
2013 interview with political scientist Matthew Baum of Harvard on the news media, public opinion dynamics and implications for intervention in Syria.
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The genetics of political orientations: Review of the evolving field of “genopolitics”
2013 review of studies on the connection between human genes and political preferences. Research from both political scientists and geneticists are reviewed.
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Female involvement and the gender gap in corporate crime
2013 study in American Sociological Review that examines cases of white-collar fraud to better understand gender differences in how crimes were perpetrated
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Computer usage and access in low-income urban communities
2013 study from USC showing the promise and challenges involved in a program providing access to computers to low-income residents in Los Angeles.
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Journalism education reform trends, ideas and research: Roundup of recent news, publications
Collection of articles and projects with a journalism education reform theme published in 2012-2013.
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A homeowner’s dilemma: Anchoring in real estate transactions
2013 study from the University of Pennsylvania that finds that, in general, over-pricing homes produces higher selling prices than under-pricing and hoping for a “bidding war.”
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Unions, norms and the rise in American wage inequality
2011 study by University of Washington and Harvard University in the American Sociological Review on union membership trends and impacts on the labor market.
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Child care arrangements and patterns in America: Census data
2013 Census bureau report on child care patterns and associated costs for families.
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Profiling gun dealers, pawnbrokers and illegal weapons sales
2013 review of studies that provide insight into the nature of gun sellers and sales transactions, with an emphasis on illegal purchasing attempts and related research on gun laws.
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