Effects of welfare reform in terms of costs and mortality: Data analysis
2014 study in the American Journal of Public Health on the cost-effectiveness of welfare reform, examining both cost savings and effects on mortality rates and life expectancy.
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The power and perspectives of mayors: Data from a survey of more than 70 U.S. officials
2014 report from Boston University’s Initiative on Cities based on interviews of more than 70 mayors of cities across the United States. Topics discussed include policy priorities, gentrification and income inequality.
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Business formation by minorities and people without wealth: Research brief
2014 research brief on the role of social networks and community-based organizations in business formation, by Colleen Casey of U.T. Arlington and the Scholars Strategy Network.
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Daycare and early childhood education in the United States: Research roundup
2015 review of research literature relating to daycare issues, as well as relevant studies and other data sources on early childhood education in the United States.
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How views about gender shape U.S. election campaigns: Research brief
2015 research brief on the interplay of gender and elections in the United States, by Kelly Dittmar of Rutgers University-Camden and the Scholars Strategy Network.
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Marine animal extinctions and increasing dangers for oceans
2015 study in the journal Science consolidates a wide variety of new research findings to provide a sweeping picture of potential ocean species loss in the near future.
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School climates, suicide and gay and lesbian students: Research on LGBT and youth education
2014 research in American Journal of Public Health analyzing pooled data on sexual orientation and suicide-related outcomes, specifically those relating to ideation, planning, and attempts.
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The impact of international free-trade agreements on job growth and prosperity
2015 research brief on the potential costs and benefits of international free-trade agreements, by Harley Shaiken of U.C. Berkeley and the Scholars Strategy Network.
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False confessions, new data and law enforcement interrogations: Research findings
2011 study by Iowa State, Central Michigan University and the RAND Corporation in the Journal of Law and Human Behavior.
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Gas prices and their societal effects: Health, driving, economics and policy
2015 roundup of research on the global decline in gas and oil prices, and the potential effects on public health, transportation and driving, business economics and public policy decisions.
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