Can Facebook thwart corruption?
Widespread Facebook use may lower corruption, a new study suggests, especially in countries with poor press-freedom records.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Obamacare appears to save a Millennial’s life every day
By mandating that health insurance plans cover dependents until age 26, Obamacare may have saved a dramatic number of young Americans’ lives.
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Globalization, by enriching executives, is boosting income inequality
Income inequality and globalization have risen together in recent decades. A new paper describes how the top 1 percent benefits.
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Estimating future hurricane damage in the era of global warming
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.
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Social Security reform: An explainer
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.
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Mobile home parks and eviction: A look at regulations in Texas and Florida
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.
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Fuel-efficient cars may actually be safer than gas guzzlers
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.
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Property Taxes 101: A primer for journalists
This tip sheet offers basic tips and resources for journalists writing about property taxes.
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Oil prices influence every beat: Resources for reporters
Peel away at almost any story – from unrest in Venezuela to milk deliveries in Vermont – and eventually you’ll find a tale about oil. This explainer includes resources for reporters new to the global oil beat.
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Women’s access to family leave is not improving, but men’s is
Access to maternity leave after the birth or adoption of a child is not improving for women, though the number of men on leave is growing. Fathers are also more likely to receive paid leave.
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