Tyler Smith, American Economic Association, Author at The Journalist's Resource

Expert Commentary

Should out-of-state students pay higher tuition than in-state students?

by Tyler Smith, American Economic Association | April 15, 2019

Distinguishing between in-state and out-of-state college tuition creates missed opportunities from a national perspective.

Expert Commentary

Economics

Part-time work adjustments are significant drivers of lost hours during recessions

by Tyler Smith, American Economic Association | February 15, 2019

Part-time work adjustments have driven one-third to half of the hours lost during recessions in the U.S. and U.K., researchers report.

Expert Commentary

Economics, Health

Heroin overdoses surged following Oxycontin reformulation

by Tyler Smith, American Economic Association | November 7, 2018

A new study identifies one important driver of heroin overdoses in the United States: the reformulation of Oxycontin.

Editors’ Picks

Education, Health

How school nurses can help fight chronic absenteeism

November 20, 2024

In this research-based explainer, we examine the rise in chronic student absenteeism in recent years and the various ways school nurses, an underutilized resource in the push to improve attendance, can help.

Politics & Government

Ranked choice voting: An explainer and 3 tips for reporters

October 30, 2024

Dozens of municipalities and two states have adopted ranked choice voting in recent years, and the system is on the ballot in six states and Washington, D.C. this November. Here’s the recent research you need to know to enhance your coverage.

Criminal Justice, Health, Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Abortion pill mifepristone: An explainer and research roundup about its history, safety and future

June 13, 2024

With abortion-related measures on the ballot in several states, journalistic coverage of the topic has never been more crucial. This piece aims to help inform the narrative on medication abortion with scientific evidence.