Teacher salaries impact the types of educators working in schools
Scholars have found that teacher salaries are linked to employee retention and that higher pay may draw smarter people to the field.
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
Scholars have found that teacher salaries are linked to employee retention and that higher pay may draw smarter people to the field.
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Loss of obstetric services at hospitals in rural counties puts mothers at a higher risk of preterm birth and birth outside of a hospital.
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This collection of research looks at Ban the Box initiatives, including potential impacts in areas such as crime and employee discrimination.
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Community college students in Tennessee were 2.5 times more likely to complete an associate degree within two years if they had participated in dual enrollment during high school, a recent study suggests.
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The cost of filing federal income tax returns has risen steadily since the 1980s, partly because Americans are filing more forms with their returns, a UCLA researcher has found.
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Lead exposure in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior in adolescence, suggests a new study published in Criminology.
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An unhealthy economy might portend bad news for physical and mental health.
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This research roundup looks at automated vehicles, including findings on potential benefits, safety concerns, public opinion and policy implications.
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It turns out pigs can fly. And turtles and dogs, but maybe not peacocks or hamsters. As some household (and exotic) pets receive promotions to more clinical roles as emotional
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When research grant proposals are evaluated mainly on the credentials of the researcher, and not the proposal itself, there is a bias in favor of men.
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