Cultural diversity, geographical isolation, and the origin of the wealth of nations
2011 paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research examining how cultural diversity has affected societal growth over centuries.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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China’s life satisfaction, 1990-2010
2012 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on declining life satisfaction and discontent over time in China.
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The impact of community colleges on employment growth in rural U.S. counties
2012 Washington State study in the Sociology of Education journal on the impact of community colleges on local employment growth.
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Research chat: The Economist’s Greg Ip with the inside story on business reporting
2012 interview with The Economist’s Greg Ip, U.S. economics editor, with tips on business reporting and an inside look at skills such as research and interviewing.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Consumer intentions on two major shopping days
2012 study from Kansas State published in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and customer preferences.
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The “creative class” and the financial crisis
2012 study from the University of Toronto and other institutions on structural changes in the U.S. job market, as demonstrated during the Great Recession.
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Going green together? Brownfield remediation and environmental justice
2012 study by Virginia Tech and the University of North Carolina on the cleanup of brownfields that receive federal grants and speed of remediation when initiated.
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Differences in work and income in cohabitation and marriage
2012 study in the Journal of Marriage and Family on the differences between couples that formalize their union and those that cohabit but remain unmarried.
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Tax policy, economic growth and deficit solutions: Research roundup
2012 review of research on tax theory and practice in the United States, including the Bush tax cuts, consumption taxes, and taxes on higher-income households.
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National Leadership Index 2012: A national study of confidence in leadership
2012 study by the Harvard Kennedy School analyzes citizens’ confidence in leadership across 13 different sectors, including the military, medicine, politics and more.
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