The U.S. Postal Service and financial sustainability: Research roundup
2013 collection of academic studies and research papers on the United States Postal Service, including its Constitutional mandate, legal constraints and financial situation.
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Childhood obesity and policies for prevention: Research roundup
2014 selection of research related to the long-term health consequences of childhood obesity as well as the effectiveness of nutrition and exercise programs to prevent obesity
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Covering bicycling and bike infrastructure: New data and angles
2014 review of research on cycling and 10 ideas for reporting on your community, whether it has a well-established cycling culture or there’s a long road ahead.
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School resegregation, race and America’s future: Recent research
2013 review of studies that shed light on school segregation and demographic change more than a half-century after Brown vs. the Board of Education.
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Pay-for-performance, merit pay, bonuses and worker productivity: Research roundup
2014 selection of research on the impact of wage levels and gifts on employee morale and productivity, both of affected workers and others.
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The impact of crime on property values: Research roundup
2014 selection of studies and papers on the relationship between crime and properties values. Includes research on the United States and internationally.
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Gender and development in Africa: Roundup of recent research
2014 review of research and data on gender and African women, including four new papers in the Journal of African Economies.
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The effect of CCTV on public safety: Research roundup
Updated in 2014, this review of literature on the effectiveness of surveillance cameras against crime includes a 2009 meta-analysis by Northeastern and the University of Cambridge.
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MOOCs and online learning: Research roundup
Updated 2014: A selection of research on massive open online courses, including their potential and effectiveness and their impact on traditional education methods.
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Biofuels, energy security, the environment and human health: Research roundup
2013 roundup of research on biofuels, including public attitudes, health effects, land use, environmental consequences and the long-term outlook.
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