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Highlighted Publications


How Do High-Profile Acts of Police Violence Impact Community Engagement with Law Enforcement?
This study examines how high-profile acts of police violence impact community engagement with law enforcement, particularly in crime...
Mar 6


Is It Parental Immigration or Economic Status That Shapes Children's Future Success?
This study examines whether the socioeconomic disadvantages of first-generation locals in Denmark stem from their parents’ immigrant...
Mar 4


Do Strict School Discipline Policies Increase the Likelihood of Adult Criminal Involvement?
This study investigates whether strict school discipline policies, particularly suspensions, increase the likelihood of adult criminal...
Feb 26


Do Students with Special Needs Affect Their Peers’ Academic Achievement?
The study investigates whether students with special needs (SN) affect their peers’ academic achievement in Dutch primary and secondary...
Feb 24


How Did an Autism Health Insurance Mandate Impact Academic and Behavioral Outcomes?
This study examines the impact of Massachusetts’ autism health insurance mandate (ARICA) on the academic and behavioral outcomes of...
Feb 22


Does Right-Wing Terrorism Increase Support for Populist Parties in Germany?
This study investigates whether right-wing terrorism increases support for populist parties in Germany. Using data from German...
Feb 20


How Do Price Sensitivity and Information Barriers Impact the Adoption of Naloxone?
The study explores how price sensitivity and information barriers affect naloxone uptake through an online purchasing platform....
Feb 18


How Does Media Coverage of Immigration Influence the Polarization of Public Attitudes?
This study investigates how media coverage of immigration influences the polarization of public attitudes. Using French television news...
Feb 16


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


Do High Schools Designed for Adults Improve Graduation Rates and Boost Earnings in the Labor Market?
The study investigates whether high schools tailored for adults improve graduation rates and boost earnings. Using administrative data...
Feb 12


Does Enrolling in an HBCU Improve Educational, Economic, and Financial Outcomes for Black Students?
The study "HBCU Enrollment and Longer-Term Outcomes" investigates whether enrolling in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)...
Feb 10


How Does Family Background Influence College Major Choice and Future Earnings?
The study examines how family background influences college major choice and future earnings. Using data from the Higher Education...
Feb 8


Can Teacher Evaluation Policies Improve Teacher Quality by Removing Low-Performing Educators?
This study investigates whether teacher evaluation policies can improve teacher quality by increasing the exit of low-performing...
Feb 6


Does the Summer Pell Grant Improve College Completion and Employment Outcomes?
This study examines whether the Summer Pell Grant (SP) improves college completion and employment outcomes. Using administrative data...
Feb 5


Can Reducing Administrative Burdens Improve SNAP Enrollment Rates?
This study investigates whether reducing administrative burdens in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can improve...
Feb 4


Do Immigrants Have Lower Incarceration Rates Than US-Born Individuals?
This study examines whether immigrants have lower incarceration rates than US-born individuals over the past 150 years. Using full-count...
Jan 21


Should We Continue Advancing AI Despite the Risk of Human Extinction?
The research explores whether rapid AI advancement should continue despite its potential existential risks. It examines economic models...
Jan 14


Is Antitrust Enforcement in the US Hospital Sector Too Lax to Prevent Anticompetitive Mergers?
This study investigates whether antitrust enforcement in the US hospital sector is too lenient to prevent anticompetitive mergers....
Jan 7


Did the Philadelphia Beverage Tax Reduce Childhood Obesity?
This study examines whether the 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax affected pediatric weight outcomes. Using electronic health records from a...
Dec 31, 2024


Does Expanding Financial Aid for Course Retakes Help Low-Income Students Succeed?
This study examines whether a 2011 federal financial aid policy change, which allowed Pell-eligible students to receive aid for course...
Dec 17, 2024


Does Occupational Licensing Reduce Income Inequality in the United States?
The primary research question of the study is whether occupational licensing regulations influence income inequality across U.S. states....
Dec 3, 2024


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


Does The Rise of Private Tutoring Centers Contribute to Economic Inequality in U.S. Education?
This research investigates the rapid growth of private tutoring centers in the U.S., focusing on economic and demographic predictors of...
Nov 24, 2024


Does Wildfire Smoke-Induced Air Pollution Impact Health Outcomes Among Older Adults?
This study investigates how acute air pollution from wildfire smoke impacts health outcomes in older adults. Using Medicare records from...
Nov 22, 2024
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