Why people choose to stay in areas vulnerable to natural disasters
A growing body of research addresses the issue of responses to climate change, including the decision to relocate or rebuild.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Homicide in Brazil: What journalists should know
An overview of violence in Brazil to help international political reporters who are covering the October elections
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When it comes to the economy, bad news hits people harder than good news
Our personal well-being is more than twice as sensitive to economic decline as it is to economic growth, according to a new study.
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Reporting on data security and privacy: Tips from Dipayan Ghosh
Privacy engineer Dipayan Ghosh offers tips to help journalists improve their coverage of data security and privacy issues, including the GDPR.
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Tom Wheeler: The former head of the FCC shares his thoughts on net neutrality
Tom Wheeler discusses the U.S. Senate vote to preserve net neutrality.
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Zombie property: What research says about abandoned buildings
This sampling of research examines urban renewal efforts and how vacant and abandoned buildings affect local property values, crime and health.
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Airbnb prices lower among minority hosts in San Francisco
Airbnb hosts who are Asian or Hispanic charge 8-10 percent less than white hosts on similar rental properties in San Francisco.
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Economic impact studies: Should journalists rely on them?
We offer tips and research to help journalists scrutinize economic impact studies for projects such as sports stadiums, tourist attractions and public universities.
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Data security: Research on privacy in the digital age
Research on consumer attitudes toward digital privacy and the practices of tech companies that shape data collection and use policies.
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Earned Income Tax Credit claims are less likely after IRS audit
Low-income workers asked to verify that they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are less likely to claim the wage subsidy — or even file a federal tax return, a new paper finds.
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