The 2020 Journalist’s Resource team picks: Some of our favorite JR pieces of the year
As 2020 thankfully nears its end, we’re taking a few moments to reflect on some of the JR pieces that meant the most to us this year.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Exploring links between credit card debt and mental health as COVID recession wears on
More Americans are using credit card debt to cover everyday expenses, like rent. These five studies explore the links between debt and stress.
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Water, but not everywhere: Research sheds light on race and water access in metro areas
Householders of color in the 50 largest metropolitan areas are 34% more likely to lack what the U.S. Census Bureau calls “complete plumbing” compared with white, non-Hispanic householders, new research finds.
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Racial disparities in access to running water: 5 studies to know
We highlight five academic studies to help journalists better understand links between race and access to indoor running water.
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COVID-19 has disproportionately depleted finances of Latino, Black, Native American households: Survey
Most Latino, Black and Native American households have experienced serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak — and Latinos have fared worst — finds a new survey.
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Older people more likely to die during heat waves in colder parts of the U.S. — plus, the global inequality of climate change
As wildfires scorch Oregon, California and Washington, two papers offer new detail on the intersection of temperature, mortality and place.
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Power Five colleges spend football, basketball revenue on money-losing sports: Research
Colleges that compete in Power Five athletic conferences use revenue from men’s basketball and football to fund sports that tend to lose money and draw wealthier students.
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Did U.S. taxpayers spend or save their COVID-19 stimulus checks? Follow the liquidity
Two recent surveys come to broadly different conclusions on how people used their their stimulus checks. One consistency between the two: People with less liquidity tended to part with their stimulus rather than save.
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Reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic: 5 research studies to consider
As education officials re-open schools for the fall semester or debate the possibility, we look at research on the role children play in the transmission of COVID-19.
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Municipal bonds: 5 studies on racism, climate change, aging populations and credit ratings
Covering municipal bonds may seem fun as chewing cardboard. But they can affect the social and cultural character of places people live. These five studies explore the intersection of munis, racism, climate change and more.
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