Can prominence matter even in an almost frictionless market?
2011 paper from the University of Oxford published in the Economic Journal on the significance of page rankings in Internet search results.
Economics
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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Influence of climate change on coffee berry borer and coffee production in East Africa
2011 study published in PLoS One on the relationship between global warming, coffee production and the proliferation of invasive species in East Africa.
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New structural economics: A framework for rethinking development
2011 World Bank paper on a new theory of economic development emphasizing both industrial improvements and country-specific flexibility.
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Trends in the distribution of house income between 1979 and 2007
2011 Congressional Budget Office report analyzes IRS and Census Bureau data to track changes in income across classes of earners.
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Economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States
2011 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine on the estimated economic costs of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States.
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Influence of corporate campaign contributions in government contract award decisions
2011 study from St. Louis University on the success of corporations in securing government contracts through campaign donations.
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Marijuana use and motor vehicle crashes
2011 metastudy from Columbia published in Epidemiologic Reviews on the link between marijuana use and risk of being involved in a motor vehicle crash.
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Possible effects of the “Buffett Rule” and higher taxes on the wealthy
2011 report by the Congressional Research Service on how taxable income is determined and how a surcharge on millionaires would affect job-creation and savings rates
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Political consequences of the Internet’s rise: Beliefs and practices of Chinese netizens
2011 study published in Political Communication on Internet use in China increases political engagement and the development of political opinions.
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Consumer gadgets wipe out gains in energy efficiency
2011 report by the United Kingdom’s Energy Saving Trust on trends in home power consumption, future trends and consumer attitudes
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