United Nations Development Programme: Key trends in global poverty and health
2014 report from the United Nations noting general progress but also highlighting a slowdown in the rate of poverty alleviation and development.
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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.
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The state of the nation’s housing, 2014: Rentals up, homeownership down, minorities become a force
2014 study the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University looking at housing-related trends in the United States, including construction and demographic change.
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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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SAT scores, lower-income students and the benefits of attending higher-quality universities
2014 study from Harvard Kennedy School and the College Board demonstrating how lower-skill students benefit from attending higher-quality colleges.
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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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Women, leadership and the “glass cliff”: Research roundup
2013 review of research on how women leaders can be set up to work under difficult conditions that can lead to dissatisfaction and higher turnover.
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