Closing tax loopholes: Explainer and reporting resources
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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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Daylight saving time: Research on health, car accidents and energy usage
How does daylight saving time affect our health? We review the research.
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Sexual harassment: Who suffers, and how
This roundup compiles scholarship on sexual harassment and assault, with an eye to demographic trends and health effects.
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Do recessions make career criminals?
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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Climate change costing billions in extra road repairs
American road engineers are using temperature models that do not consider the warming climate, costing the country billions in early repairs, a new study finds.
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HBCUs: Are black colleges a potential partner in fight against HIV?
Most historically black colleges and universities are located in southern counties home to black populations with above-average rates of HIV infection, a new study finds.
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28% of Swiss dentists recommend unnecessary fillings
Most people trust doctors to treat them only when necessary. A new study looks at the problem of “overtreatment recommendations.”
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Farmed versus wild salmon: Research review
The debate over farmed salmon raises a number of health and environmental questions. This explainer and research review will help journalists sort through the noise.
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Who benefits when sales taxes are cut?
Restaurant owners benefited the most from a sales tax cut in France, pocketing around 41 percent of the savings.
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Bitcoin, blockchain and ICOs: Confused? We explain
In a few short years, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have assumed a big role in global finance. We explain how they work, the risks to traditional money systems and the revolutionary technology behind them.
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