Disability among working-age adults: A close look at the states
In some states, 20 to 30 percent of working-age adults have a physical, emotional or cognitive disability, according to a new study that looks at disability prevalence in each state.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Retirement planning and its role in wealth inequality
Investing in financial knowledge is akin to investing in human capital, argues a new paper in the
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Paltry labor productivity stunts American living standards
Poor labor productivity gains are hobbling America’s economic recovery, especially in western states.
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How Medicaid and Medicare influence income inequality
While debates about financial inequality generally focus on individual earnings and wealth, a new study suggests the value of health insurance is a crucial factor affecting the distribution of income in the United States.
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How the federal budget process works
Drafting the federal budget is one of an American president’s most influential undertakings. But two-thirds of spending is set before the process even begins. We explain.
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Digital security tips for journalists: Protecting sources and yourself
Hackers are everywhere. This tip sheet offers free resources to help journalists protect their sources and themselves.
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The economy and ex-cons’ odds of returning to jail
Release from prison during an economic upswing may reduce the chance an offender returns to jail, a new study finds.
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Arctic melt boosts northern trade routes, hurts Suez
The melting ice caps will not only impact our coastlines, but may radically alter international trade, a new study finds.
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What is the national debt? A reporter’s guide
Depending whom you ask, America’s debt is either a national crisis or a clever way the world’s richest country takes advantage of its global economic dominance. We explain.
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Do licensure exams help school districts pick good principals?
A licensure exam that educators in many states must pass to become school principals may be an ineffective means of predicting future job performance, a new study suggests.
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