Research Highlights Podcast

More than a few bad apples

July 7, 2021

Steven Mello discusses discrimination within the Florida Highway Patrol and what it reveals about racial bias in the US.

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The fallout of bankruptcy reform

July 6, 2021

What are the economic consequences of making it more difficult for individuals to file for bankruptcy protection?

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Collaborative versus adversarial contact

June 18, 2021

How do shared goals among different social groups impact prejudice?

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"Drowning in products"

June 14, 2021

Are consumers helped more by professional critics’ reviews or crowd-based ratings?

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Applying themselves

June 7, 2021

Could reframing offers of financial aid help close the college-going gap between high- and low-income students?

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Getting the best election candidates

June 4, 2021

Are voters better off choosing directly or delegating to party leaders?

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Boosting health coverage with better information

June 2, 2021

Why do ACA insurance exchanges have such low take-up rates?

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Building a family dynasty

May 24, 2021

How much do extended family members impact the growth of human capital for future generations?

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Decomposing news shocks

May 5, 2021

How do expectations about the future supply of oil affect today’s oil prices?

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The risk of research

April 12, 2021

How do companies weigh the tradeoffs with R&D investment?