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Wealthier, Happier and More Self-Sufficient? Anti-Poverty Programs May Help
Can anti-poverty programs have lasting impacts on well-being and self-sufficiency at lower taxpayer cost? We explore this question in the context of a Colombian conditional cash transfer program.
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Police Homicides in the United States
This post presents emerging findings from Fatal Encounters, the most comprehensive police collection of homicide data in the country. The database aims to inform policy to reduce police homicide by documenting the extent and nature of the problem across the US.
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Controlling Tuberculosis in Cambodia: Solutions from Listening to Patient and Community Views
Strengthening of primary (horizontal) health services for TB diagnosis and treatment in Cambodia are essential to improve perceptions and trust in the wider health system and to enhance tuberculosis control.
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Health Systems, Technology and Combating Stigma in The Fight Against Tuberculosis
An NGO’s approach to addressing the challenge of TB in India and Cambodia.
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Before We Reward, We Must Measure: Tracking Population Health Management by US Hospitals
For the amount of money the United States spends on healthcare—the largest percentage of GDP of any nation—the return on investment is not very good. To make our healthcare expenditure more cost-effective, we must reward hospitals that effectively manage population health. But, before we can reward, we must measure.Â
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The Price of Votes: Exploring the Effect of Ad Spending in the Last Presidential Campaign
Can ad spending change voter’s choice for President? A new approach uses administrative data and the Understanding America Study to evaluate the ability of campaign advertisements to persuade voters.
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Teacher Pay: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom
New research with improved data and research methods challenges widely held beliefs about teacher pay, particularly how much they earn relative to other occupations.
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Cross-Country Comparisons of Disability and Morbidity: Evidence from the Gateway to Global Aging Data
The Gateway to Global Aging portal provides access to a unique set of survey data that allows researchers to conduct cross-country comparisons of health outcomes among older adults.
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How Pre-Ordering Groceries Can Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution
We conducted a research study with a local grocery store to learn about customer food choices. We found that pre-ordering foods in advance increased the healthfulness of food purchased.
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A Tough Call: How Can We Close the Gender Gap in Mobile Phone Use in India?
Gender norms play an important role in shaping the way women access and use mobile technologies in India. Our team explores why this is the case and what can be done to change it.
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