Research

The earnings gap between African-American men and white men is the same now as it was 60 years ago for the median worker, according to a new study from University of Chicago economist Kerwin K. Charles and Duke University economist Patrick Bayer.

Air pollution leads to about 6.5 million deaths each year, making it the world’s fourth-largest threat to human health. But how much do people in emerging economies like China really value clean air? The answer is: a lot, but it also depends income.

Assistant Professor Ioana Marinescu’s model, based on economic data, can’t anticipate certain events that could alter the course of a marriage, but it can identify which marriages are more likely to end.

Rigorous methods of inquiry can improve policy leaders' ability to understand and respond to violent efforts

Our politicians might be more rational than we give them credit for.

Bruce Meyer found the social safety net is twice as effective as we thought. Now he's helping Congress realize the value of evidence-based policy.