Medical spending among the U.S. elderly
2015 working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research that examines medical spending among elderly Americans, with a focus on the amount of medical expenses for those who are ages 70 to 90.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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If legislators had higher salaries, would more blue-collar workers run for office?
2016 research brief from the Scholars Strategy Network that examines whether more blue-collar workers would seek elected office if legislative salaries were higher.
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How soda taxes affect the price of soft drinks, sugar-sweetened beverages: A look at Berkeley, California
2015 study in the American Journal of Public Health that looks at how retail prices changed after the city of Berkeley, California implemented a 1-cent-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in March 2015.
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How unemployment affects serious property crime: A national case-control study
2016 study from researchers at Florida State University that examines whether joblessness affects the commission of serious property crime, specifically robbery and burglary.
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How do I get data about my college? Tips for journalism students on higher education sources, databases
2016 primer for student journalists and new education reporters that offers information about sources and databases related to higher education in the U.S.
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Global trends in human infectious disease: Rising number of outbreaks, fewer per-capita cases
2014 study in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface that examines the relationship between the location and timing of disease outbreaks and the characteristics of outbreak sites.
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Discrimination and wellbeing for transgender Americans
2016 research brief from the Scholars Strategy Network that offers insights into the discrimination faced by transgender Americans, including its impacts on health and wellbeing.
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Are smart people less racist? New research
2016 study published in Social Problems that investigates whether white people with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to support racial tolerance and racial equality.
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Immigration: Impact on childcare prices, U.S. women’s fertility
2015 study published in Demography that analyzes immigration’s effect on the childcare prices and women’s childbearing decisions.
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The politics of tax enforcement
A 2015 study published in the Journal of Public Policy looks at the effect of the current President’s political party on the level of resources available to the IRS and their allocation within the federal agency.
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