Mayors’ views on health disparities documented in new study
Nearly one-third of mayors believe that city policies won’t lessen health disparities, according to new research from Drexel University.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Bike sharing: Research on health effects, helmet use and equitable access
Research examining the health effects of bike sharing, distribution of access to these services, use of helmets and more.
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Food labels and their effects on consumers
Do food labels work? This roundup highlights studies that explore effects of food labeling campaigns on consumer perceptions and purchases.
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Brain drain: Does tying college aid to residency keep graduates in state?
This new roundup of research looks at how changes in college aid may affect student mobility and “brain drain” within states and regions of the country.
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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.
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Rural mothers at risk of preterm birth following loss of care
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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Ban the Box laws: When employers can’t ask about criminal history
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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High school dual enrollment students more likely to earn college degrees
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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Income tax returns: IRS filing costs keep rising
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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Early lead exposure tied to behavioral issues in teens
Lead exposure in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior in adolescence, suggests a new study published in Criminology.
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