Nudging Girls into STEM Works in High School, But Does the Effect Last?
What is the effect of strengthening the science curriculum in secondary school on the probability that boys and girls graduate
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Replacing the Principal of a School on the Wrong Side of a Passing Grade—Does It Work?
Most U.S. public schools receive a rating or grade that is based largely on test scores. The goal of these
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When Fewer People Emigrate—A Look Back at How Mexico’s Labor Market Responded
What happens to labor market outcomes in a traditional migrant-sending country when net migration falls? Emily Conover, Melanie Khamis, and
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Generous Child Benefits Can Increase Fertility
Many countries face low fertility rates, which can threaten the sustainability of old-age pension systems. Developed countries have introduced new
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How Do Immigration Enforcement Laws and Actions Affect Children in the Classroom?
Using sensitive data, in new work published in the Journal of Human Resources, Benjamin Meadows examined how documented immigrants versus
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Does Prescription Opioid Availability Affect Labor Markets?
Over the last two decades, the proliferation of opioid abuse has driven the deadliest drug crisis in U.S. history. During
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Discrimination against Older Workers in Restaurant Hiring
Age discrimination in hiring older workers—if it exists—is a serious policy problem. An aging population requires more people working until
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New Evidence on How to Detect and Prevent Academic Cheating
To uphold the principles of academic integrity, educational institutions around the globe engage in an ongoing fight against academic cheating.
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Splurge or Save? When Monthly Assistance Benefits Arrive, Do Recipients Stretch Benefit Dollars or Spend Thoughtlessly?
Researchers have documented that households who participate in assistance programs tend to spend and consume more right after benefit receipt
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Born after a Hurricane—How Do Disasters Affect Babies?
As natural disasters are becoming more common and severe due to climate change, pregnant women and their newborns may be
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