Who serves in the military: Parsing Pentagon data
Since the end of the draft in the 1970s, the U.S. military has become a professional fighting force. But is it representative of Americans? Not really.
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
Since the end of the draft in the 1970s, the U.S. military has become a professional fighting force. But is it representative of Americans? Not really.
Expert Commentary
The environmental impacts of burning coal are well known. But transporting coal can also hurt the health of people living nearby, a new study shows.
Expert Commentary
Widespread Facebook use may lower corruption, a new study suggests, especially in countries with poor press-freedom records.
Expert Commentary
By mandating that health insurance plans cover dependents until age 26, Obamacare may have saved a dramatic number of young Americans’ lives.
Expert Commentary
Income inequality and globalization have risen together in recent decades. A new paper describes how the top 1 percent benefits.
Expert Commentary
The changing climate is expected to breed fiercer hurricanes. As the dollar value of the damage increases, the cleanup will become harder for America to afford, a new paper forecasts.
Expert Commentary
Half of millennials believe Social Security will run dry before they retire. That’s not entirely true, but without major reforms their benefits will take a hit. We explain.
Expert Commentary
A new study offers insights on how states can assist mobile home residents who face eviction, but notes that even helpful policies can have unintended consequences.
Expert Commentary
Critics of fuel-efficiency standards have long argued that, by making cars lighter, they make cars more dangerous. A new paper challenges this theory, arguing that they may be saving lives.
Expert Commentary
This tip sheet offers basic tips and resources for journalists writing about property taxes.
Expert Commentary