New evidence on gay glass ceilings

Study from the UK shows that sexual minorities face barriers in accessing high-level management positions.

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Informal care givers pay a high price

New study monetarizes the well-being losses from providing informal care to family members.

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IZA Prize 2018 goes to Joseph Altonji

The Yale economist is honored for seminal contributions including his empirical work on statistical discrimination.

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The costs of just failing a high-stakes exam

Career prospects differ substantially for students just below or above the “pass” threshold.

 

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Air pollution increases crime in London

Study suggests that reducing air pollution in urban areas could be a cost effective way to reduce crime.

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The moral hazard of broader naloxone access

When an opioid overdose is more easily treatable, people are more likely to engage in risky opioid use.

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