Global food crises, food insecurity and measuring hunger
2013 study in The World Bank Economic Review on key lessons learned from the 2008 food crisis and the widely divergent regional outcomes and effects.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Teacher performance, compensation and measurement
2012 review of studies on questions of measuring teacher performance, structuring personnel and compensation plans accordingly, and instructor retention.
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The (non)violent world of YouTube: Content trends in Web video
2012 study in Journal of Communication showing how violence is less prevalent on YouTube than it is on network television.
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University-based service learning: Relating mentor experiences to issues of poverty
2012 study from Vanderbilt University on the effects of a service-learning mentoring program and college students’ learning about social inequality.
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What’s new in digital scholarship? February 2013
Review of recent studies in digital-oriented academic disciplines, including journalism, social media and communications. A cross-post with Nieman Journalism Lab.
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Property values, parks and crime: An analysis of Baltimore
2008 study in Landscaping and Urban Planning on the effect of crime levels and park proximity on property values in Baltimore, Maryland.
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National Transportation Safety Board: Report on curbside motorcoach safety
2011 study by the NTSB of data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as interviews, compliance reviews and inspections.
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Bus crashes in the United States: What does the research say?
2013 review of relevant research and data that can provide context for bus crashes, including city and school vehicles as well as charter and tour motorcoaches.
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Wind energy in the United States and globally: Research roundup
2012 roundup of research on onshore and offshore wind energy, including market conditions, governmental support, technological advances and global potential.
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The relationship between price and demand for fresh produce
2012 study in Urban Studies on the availability of and demand for fresh fruit and vegetables in a low-income neighborhood of Detroit.
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