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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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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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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Economic research resurfaces debate about the link between legalized abortion and crime reduction
An influential study finds that legalized abortion following Roe v. Wade accounts for a large portion of the decline in U.S. crime rates since the 1990s. But some economists are not convinced.
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How tornadoes can exacerbate racial segregation in the US
In analyzing data from the 1970s through the 2010s, the authors of a recent paper explore how abandonment and displacement following a tornado can heighten racial segregation.
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The motherhood penalty: Research on how women’s job prospects and earnings suffer after they have children
More than two years into the pandemic, research is emerging on how the early days of COVID-19 affected working moms and the employment of women generally.
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How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters expose high airborne lead levels at Florida recycling factory
Their 18-month investigation also reveals why regulators failed to correct the problem and its impact on workers and the surrounding community.
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Story ideas from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book: March 2022
The Beige Book offers a high-level glimpse of current economic sentiment across the country. We reveal story ideas from the March release, including zombie home rehabs in New York, an RV boom in New England and planting decision dilemmas in America’s breadbasket.
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Minimum wage hikes linked to reduced eviction risk: Research
Study finds renters in states that raised their minimum wage during the first decade of the 2000s experienced fewer defaults than renters in states that did not raise their wage floor.
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