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Highlighted Publications


Did California’s Paid Family Leave Act Improve Long-Term Career Outcomes for Women?
The study investigates the long-term impacts of California’s Paid Family Leave Act (CPFL) on women’s employment, earnings, and...
Nov 18, 2024


How Do Financial Incentives Influence Electric Vehicle Charging Behavior?
The study investigates whether financial incentives can shift the timing of electric vehicle (EV) charging to off-peak hours. Using data...
Nov 13, 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


Are State Takeovers of School Districts Effective?
This study investigates how state takeovers of school districts impact district financial health and spending equity, especially across...
Nov 10, 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


Does the Allocation of Carbon Offsets Reduce Global Emissions?
This study examines the effectiveness of carbon offsets in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in reducing global emissions....
Nov 5, 2024


Do Charter High Schools Improve Academic Achievement and College Enrollment Outcomes?
The primary research question of the study is to estimate the causal effects of attending high-quality charter high schools on academic...
Oct 8, 2024


Is Air Pollution Associated with Higher Risk of Parkinson's Disease?
The study investigates whether exposure to air pollution, specifically PM2.5 and NO2, increases the risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) and...
Oct 8, 2024


Is Living in a Poor Neighborhood Associated with Higher Mortality Rates?
The study investigates whether lower neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) throughout life is associated with premature mortality....
Oct 8, 2024


Does Placement in High-Achieving High School Classrooms Improve Long-Term Educational Outcomes?
This study investigates whether placement in high-achieving high school classrooms affects students' long-term educational outcomes....
Oct 7, 2024


Do Gifted and Talented Programs Contribute to Racial Segregation in U.S. Elementary Schools?
This study investigates whether Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs in U.S. elementary schools contribute to racial segregation. Using...
Oct 7, 2024


Is Low Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Linked to Higher Premature Mortality Rates?
This study investigates whether lower neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) throughout life is associated with an increased risk of...
Oct 7, 2024


How Do Teacher Strikes Impact Compensation, Working Conditions, and Student Achievement in U.S. Public Schools?
This study examines how teacher strikes impact teacher compensation, working conditions, and student achievement in U.S. public schools....
Oct 7, 2024


Are Interventions Designed to Improve Sleep Quantity Effective?
This study examined data from 1,149 university students who wore Fitbit devices to track sleep patterns and academic performance data...
Aug 7, 2024


Did State Mask Requirements and Vaccine Mandates Reduce COVID-19 Deaths?
This study examines the impact of state-level COVID-19 restrictions on excess deaths in the U.S. during the pandemic. Using...
Aug 7, 2024


Do Cyber Charter Schools Have Poor Educational Performance Outcomes?
This study examines the impact of Pennsylvania’s cyber and brick-and-mortar charter high schools on student achievement, graduation, and...
Aug 7, 2024
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