What happens to a community when a rural school closes?
One thing is clear from academic research on rural schools: closings and consolidations can drastically change the flavor of civic life in a rural community.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Higher taxes, more violence against black politicians during Reconstruction era
A new paper out of the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that for each additional dollar in per capita tax revenue collected in 1870, a black politician was 25% more likely to experience violence.
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Higher minimum wages help explain decline in teen employment
Research in the journal Labour Economics pits three factors against each other to help explain why teen employment has been declining for decades.
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Perception versus reality: What Americans think about economic mobility
The wealth gap between the wealthiest and the poorest makes the American Dream just a dream for many. But perception can affect policy, and research shows many Americans still want to believe in economic mobility.
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7 tips for covering the 2020 US census
Two experts — a university researcher and a former Census Bureau director — point out weaknesses in news coverage of the U.S. census and how journalists can do a better job covering the once-every-10-years population count.
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2020 census: How undercounts and overcounts can hurt US communities
As the U.S. prepares for its 2020 census, we summarize research that looks at who’s most likely to be missed by the decennial population count and how an incorrect tally can hurt communities.
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6 studies that will make you smarter about the G-20 summit
Recent research provides insight on whether G20 nations are addressing climate change and economic inequality. Plus, how international institutions are surviving the Trump presidency.
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Do politicians put their money where their mouths are? Actually, yes
When it comes to where America’s legislators invest their personal money, turns out they stick pretty firmly to their ideological ground.
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7 big things you should know about the monthly jobs report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a jobs report every month. Here are key facts journalists should know before reporting on it.
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Medicaid expansion linked to better health outcomes for thousands of Americans
Two studies demonstrate a link between Medicaid expansion and positive health outcomes, adding evidence to inform an ongoing policy debate.
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