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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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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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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What’s standard deviation? 4 things journalists need to know
Not sure what ‘standard deviation’ is or why it matters in academic research? We outline four key things journalists need to know about this common measure.
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Are we in a recession? 4 things journalists should know when covering an economic downturn
It’s not a recession unless the National Bureau of Economic Research says so. Plus, tips for writing accurate headlines and what matters to Americans’ economic perceptions.
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Story ideas from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book: July 2022
The Beige Book offers a high-level glimpse of current economic sentiment across the country. We reveal story ideas from the July 2022 release, including well-insured pets in San Francisco and a home equity loan slump in Philadelphia.
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Mental health care at work: Roundup of recent research on employee assistance programs
Insurance makes seeking mental health care more affordable for those who have it, but workers often have access to an additional form of help at no cost: employee assistance programs.
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