How Personal Interest Sways Politicians’ Votes A study of the voting records on conscription of U.S. legislators with draft-age sons in the 20th century shows how self-interest ruled votes
Study Finds METCO School Desegregation Program Benefits K-12 Students Boston students attending suburban schools had improved test scores, attendance rates, and college outcomes, Tufts economist shows
The New Rules of Tipping It’s an American tradition, but as consumers are being asked to tip more often—and sometimes in advance—they are finding gratuities harder to navigate
Saffiyah Coker’s Market Research A trip to a shopping district in Ghana prompted her study of the inequities faced by the migrant women and girls who work there
What Drives the Economics of Charitable Giving? The economic choices people make when they donate are often complicated
The Local Reaction to Unauthorized Mexican Migration to the US PhD Student in Economics and Public Policy Ernesto Tiburcio's manuscript was covered by The New York Times and The Washington Post
Ring, Ring! It’s for You, Mom A study finds that schools are more likely to call mothers than fathers, which has implications for the careers of working parents
Preparing Cities for an Uncertain Future Lauren Sorkin helps urban centers share knowledge, withstand crises, and contribute to the planet's health
What’s the Link Between Interest Rates and Inflation Expectations? As the U.S. inflation rate slowed to a 5% clip in March, an economist explains the role expectations play in how inflation plays out