Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
The United States produces over 1 million barrels of ethanol a day, mostly from corn, to be mixed into gasoline. But is it cleaner? And are the government’s economic incentives having intended consequences? We review the research.
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Industrial espionage may call to mind men in trench coats and fedoras. These days, the spies are often hackers, but the handsome rewards still come with a cost.
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Ridesharing services such as Uber might help curb drunk driving crashes in some communities.
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Death and taxes: They’re not only unavoidable; for the very rich, they’re also inseparable. The estate tax — the “death tax” to critics — is a levy on your property
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Lowering America’s corporate tax rate is a priority for the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans. Elsewhere in government, however, analysts are suggesting caution.
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Author Michael Pollan discussed the Farm Bill’s far-reaching impact on the U.S. food system and the environment, how journalists can better cover food policy, and more during a visit to Harvard’s Shorenstein Center.
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Politicians looking to reform America’s tax system often talk about closing loopholes and cutting deductions. What does this mean? And who is lobbying against the changes?
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How does daylight saving time affect our health? We review the research.
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This roundup compiles scholarship on sexual harassment and assault, with an eye to demographic trends and health effects.
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The state of the economy when someone leaves school can impact whether he finds a job or starts a life of crime, a new paper finds.
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