Drug-resistant infections and their surging economic costs
2016 report from the World Bank estimates that by 2050 antimicrobial resistance could kill millions and hurt the global economy more than the recent financial crisis.
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2016 report from the World Bank estimates that by 2050 antimicrobial resistance could kill millions and hurt the global economy more than the recent financial crisis.
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2016 paper in Population Studies measures how many more workers it would take to meet the financial needs of aging populations in developed countries.
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2016 study in Educational Researcher that suggests Americans are more concerned about student achievement gaps that impact the poor than gaps affecting minority children.
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2016 study in the Journal of Marriage and Family that looks at the factors that influence which married men will become stay-at-home dads.
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Crime and drunk driving tend to fall after marijuana legalization, according to a 2016 research review.
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This 2016 research roundup looks at high-cost credit and the arguments over whether payday loans help or hurt the working poor.
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2016 study in the Academy of Management Journal that looks at how companies struggle, even when required by federal law, to account for the “conflict minerals” they use in their products.
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2016 research review of school vouchers and their impact on students’ success.
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2016 study in Demography that looks at how economically advantaged groups are more likely to move to new homes in safer areas after a damaging hurricane.
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This 2016 tip sheet helps journalists find and understand financial reports, such as the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
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