Research

Gregory Lane
Using data from Sub-Saharan Africa, the authors measure the impact of gender-based customer discrimination on the productivity of online sales agents.
Inclusive Economy Lab
The ‘First Look Report’ highlights the first findings on the demographic make-up of applicants and program participants.
Assistant Professor Eyal Frank
Human death rates increased by more than 4% in vulture-suitable districts after these birds nearly went extinct; additionally, evidence points to an increase in feral dog populations and rabies, along with diminished water quality in affected regions.
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Pressing charges in cases of domestic abuse, vs. protective services for the victim, substantially reduces the likelihood of violent recidivism.
Assistant Professor Zarek Brot-Goldberg
New research from Assistant Professor Zarek Brot-Goldberg finds that prior authorization policies generate savings for Medicare that exceed the administrative costs they create.
Koichiro Ito
While air pollution from China makes South Korean residents sicker, strong Chinese air policies have led to fewer deaths over time—saving South Korea $2.62 billion per year.