Protests in Hong Kong: Research review on issues of freedom and democracy
2014 review of academic papers that help put the recent outbreak of civil disobedience and popular protests in Hong Kong into a deeper context.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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When the town square is online, power lies with the people: Research brief
2014 article from the University of Copenhagen on how, when public space meets common knowledge, power can shift from established authority to the people
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Assessing state and local government debt refinancing measures
2014 papers in State and Local Government Review that present key principles for evaluating whether to refinance debt and how policy makers should proceed.
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“Nonpracticing entities” and “patent trolls”: Evidence from targeted firms
2014 paper written for the National Bureau of Economic Research that analyzes the behavior of nonpracticing entities (NPEs) as well as the characteristics of companies likely to be targeted.
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The link between child abuse and income inequality: Research brief
2014 research published in Pediatrics showing how inequality and levels of child abuse are related.
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Poverty in the United States, 2014: Key charts from the U.S. Census Bureau
2014 from the Census Bureau showing that the poverty rate in the United States has declined slightly, but that aggregate figures remain high.
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Business improvement districts: Impact on public safety within BIDs and in nearby areas
Research by the University of Pennsylvania, the RAND Corporation and Drexel University on the impact of BIDs on robberies and violence, both within BIDs and in neighboring areas.
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The U.S. budget battle and rising income inequality: Recent research
Study from the University of California, Berkeley on how different social and economic strata in the United States fared during and after the Great Recession.
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How rich enclaves affect nearby municipalities’ policies and low-income residents
2014 in Public Administration Review showing how competition between nearby rich and poor communities affects local policy choices.
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How an incomplete housing recovery is bypassing communities and millions of homeowners: Research brief
2014 research brief from Scholars Strategy Network on how banking and federal policy are holding back progress toward a full U.S. housing recovery.
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