7 ways to inform news coverage of immigration at the southern U.S. border
We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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When water safety violations arise, quick public notification can help prevent millions of dollars in costs
Federal rules no longer require community water systems to tell the public about certain bacterial water contamination discovered during routine testing. But new research finds that prompt notification leads people to buy safe, bottled water — and avoid illness.
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Story ideas from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book: Final edition of 2022
The Beige Book offers a high-level glimpse of current economic sentiment across the bank’s 12 districts. We reveal story ideas from the final edition for 2022, including rural health care woes in Mississippi and high-end office perks in Richmond.
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Covering Black Friday and winter holiday shopping: Research and resources
This updated collection of research examines topics such as holiday pricing, shopping psychology and Black Friday customer aggression. We also spotlight several new reports that may be helpful to journalists covering holiday shopping.
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Adjustable-rate mortgages: A research-based explainer
A scourge of the housing market collapse before the Great Recession, adjustable-rate mortgages have made a comeback. What’s different now and what does the research say about these loans?
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Sports betting in the US: A research roundup and explainer
We look at the landscape of legal sports betting in America, explain what the research says about how legalization affects tax revenues, and provide a brief history of the activity.
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Credit scores: Research sheds light on how they inform lending and hiring decisions in the United States
Credit scores can be a boon or a barrier for people seeking loans. Here, we highlight and explain recent research on credit tracking practices.
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Covering nonprofits: Questions, answers and tips for following the money
Are you new to reporting on the world of nonprofits? Keep reading to learn how to get started. Plus, check out related academic research and recent news investigations.
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Federal student loan forgiveness: Research to help journalists
We spotlight academic research and government reports to help journalists answer some of the questions remaining about the new student loan forgiveness program.
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Community land trusts: Research reveals benefits of an affordable housing model that could help ease the housing crisis
Community land trust homeowners report better overall quality of life than renters, as measured by housing stability and other factors.
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