Uncovering the origins of the gender gap in political ambition
2014 study in American Political Science Review showing that women are seldom encouraged as much as men to run for office at an early age.
Politics & Government
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments
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“Moochers” and “makers” in the voting booth
2014 study by Dartmouth on how voters’ perceptions of themselves as beneficiaries of federal spending can affect their subsequent choice of presidential candidates.
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Geography and high-tech employment growth in U.S. counties
2014 study in the Journal of Economic Geography showing urban clustering and proximity to educational institutions are associated with high-tech sector growth.
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Dog bites and canine-related injuries: Research review
2013 review of prior studies and research on dog-related injuries. Topics include children’s risks, dog breeds and policy analysis.
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How local power and home rule affect spending and budgets
2014 study in State and Local Government Review finds that both liberal- and conservative-leaning counties with charters tend to spend more than those with less autonomy.
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Key demographic trends to know: Research talks on race, aging, immigration, urbanization
2014 selection of videos of academic researchers discussing the long-term impacts of demographic changes, both globally and in the United States.
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Public attitudes toward immigration: Research review
2014 study from Stanford and Georgetown demonstrating that attitudes toward immigration are seldom driven by economic factors and are more likely explained by cultural factors.
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Unaccompanied migrant children in the United States: Research roundup
2014 review of research relevant to the current child migrant crisis in the United States, primarily stemming from Central America.
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How to increase voter participation in low-turnout communities: Research brief
2014 research brief on the effectiveness of get-out-the-vote strategies, by Melissa R. Michelson of Menlo College and the Scholars Strategy Network.
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Disaster recovery in black and white: A comparison of New Orleans and Gulfport
2014 study in the American Review of Public Administration on the impact of race, poverty and disaster aid on economic recovery after a natural disaster.
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