Reparations for slavery and racial segregation in America: 7 papers to know
Reparations have been a topic of national discussion since the end of the Civil War. These seven studies can help inform the debate moving forward.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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The BLS error that’s made unemployment look lower than it really is for 3 months straight
The unemployment rate in the U.S. has been percentage points higher than officially reported since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the economy. We break down the misclassification error behind the underreporting.
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The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: Research reveals long-term financial fallout
Research is sparse on the long-term financial effects of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but three studies illuminate the economic fallout from the white riot that destroyed the predominately black Greenwood District.
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New research: When states cut budgets during economic crisis, income inequality worsens
States that slash spending to make it through an economic crisis can end up worsening income inequality for years, finds new research.
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Rural health care and COVID-19: A research roundup
As COVID-19 hot spots continue to emerge throughout the U.S., rural health care systems face challenges unlike those in urban areas.
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Working from home: What the research says about setting boundaries, staying productive and reshaping cities
The coronavirus pandemic forced millions of U.S. employees to begin working from home. This research provides insights on our new telework reality.
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America uprising: Scholars reflect on the death of George Floyd. Plus, 10 tips for journalists covering protests against police violence.
Scholars on policing, inequality and media reflect on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Plus, 10 tips for journalists covering the protests.
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The 2020 census and Title I funding for schools: Interactive maps to localize your state’s stakes
Each year, the federal government distributes billions of dollars in Title I grants to school districts based on the number of low-income children each district serves. Localize your state’s stakes with our interactive maps.
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6 tips for reporting on how COVID-19 school closures affect student learning
Education researcher F. Chris Curran offers six tips to help journalists report on how COVID-19 school closures affect student learning.
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Alternative financial services in the time of coronavirus: What you need to know
As the coronavirus downturn stretches into mid-2020 with historic unemployment rates, low- and middle-income Americans may increasingly turn to alternative financial services for cash to buy food and other essentials.
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