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Why declining family size is leading to more “missing women”

January 18, 2017

Surveys in India shows preference for boys is still strong

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Can one company’s patents help its competitors?

November 9, 2016

When the patent on Zocor expired, the makers of rival Lipitor suffered too

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Why rain on Election Day can dampen voter enthusiasm (for years to come)

November 7, 2016

More evidence that going to the polls can be habit-forming

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A polluted mind

October 24, 2016

Poor air quality on the day of a test can have big impacts on how well a student performs.

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The far-reaching effects when a mother stops smoking

October 14, 2016

A mom's decision to kick the habit while pregnant can reduce her child's sick days years later

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Did the introduction of the printing press bolster social capital in Africa?

July 25, 2016

How missionaries’ attempts to spread the written gospel can have unexpected side benefits

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What happens to women’s health when women’s health clinics disappear?

July 6, 2016

Evidence from clinic closures in Texas and Wisconsin

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Are immigrants less likely to commit crimes when they gain legal status?

May 2, 2016

What happened when an EU expansion legalized thousands of immigrants in Italy

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Is climate change turning Indonesian fishermen to crime?

April 27, 2016

Piracy spikes when fishing income deteriorates

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When do ski resorts exaggerate new snowfall?

January 20, 2016

A rare peek into deceptive advertising practices