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Highlighted Publications


Are Algorithms Used in Higher Education Predictive Models Reinforcing Racial Inequities in Student Success?
This study investigates whether predictive algorithms used in higher education exhibit racial bias that disadvantages Black students....
Jun 11


How Did Court-Mandated School Desegregation Shape White Adults’ Politics and Racial Attitudes?
This study asks whether court-mandated school desegregation following Brown v. Board of Education had long-term impacts on White...
May 31


Does a Rising Tide Always Lift All Boats? How Public Financing Affects Racial Disparities in Labor and Education Outcomes
This paper investigates whether increases in local government spending benefit all racial groups equally, focusing on labor market and...
May 23


Are Women’s Innovative Ideas in Academia Cited Less Than Men’s?
This study investigates whether innovative academic work by women receives the same citation recognition as similar work by men. Using...
May 21


How Does Racial Segregation Shape Economic Mobility for Black and Low-Income White Children?
This study examines how citywide racial segregation affects intergenerational economic mobility for Black and White children. Using...
May 3


How Have Gender Wage Gaps Evolved Across the Life Cycle and Birth Cohorts in the United States?
This study examines how gender wage gaps have changed across the life cycle and birth cohorts in the U.S. Using 1961–2019 Current...
Apr 23


Does Including a Citizenship Question Reduce Survey Response Rates Among Immigrant Households?
This study examines whether adding a citizenship question to the decennial census reduces survey response rates, especially among...
Apr 13


How Does Residential Segregation Affect Homicide Rates Among Non-White Americans?
This study investigates whether residential racial segregation causally increases homicide victimization among non-white Americans. Using...
Apr 11


Did the Voting Rights Act Improve Policing Practices in Black Communities?
This study examines whether the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 improved police treatment of African Americans by analyzing FBI Uniform...
Mar 30


How Does Racial Residential Segregation Impact Economic and Social Outcomes in the United States?
The research examines how racial residential segregation influences economic and social disparities in the United States. Using a...
Mar 22


Does Shared Identity Between Defendants and Jurors Influence Court Decisions?
This study investigates whether shared identity between defendants and jurors influences court decisions. Using data from the Stockholm...
Feb 14


How Does School Desegregation Affect White Adults' Racial Attitudes and Political Ideologies?
This study investigates how historical school desegregation impacts White adults' racial attitudes and political leanings. Using...
Nov 27, 2024


How Did Reconstruction-Era Education Affect Long-Term Black-White Inequality in the United States?
This study examines how educational opportunities during the Reconstruction era impacted long-term Black-white inequality in the United...
Nov 11, 2024


Does Pay Transparency Reduce the Gender Pay Gap?
The article examines whether mandatory pay transparency reduces the gender pay gap in large UK firms. Using data from the UK’s Annual...
Nov 9, 2024
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