Shelf Help: ‘Killing the Competition: Economic Inequality and Homicide’
We’ve long known that areas where inequality is highest have the worst homicide rates. Martin Daly makes the…
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2015 Was a Good Year for Everyone—Especially the Top 1 Percent
It’s still good to be rich. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Jonathan Schrock/Flickr) On Tuesday, Emmanuel Saez, director of…
Do Higher Wages During Pregnancy Lead to Healthier Babies?
A new paper suggests that a higher minimum wage during pregnancy improves infant health. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo:…
The Problem With Race-Neutral Policies
A new report argues that America needs to re-think its plan for racial equality.
Misunderstanding Medicated Kids
Socio-economic class affects the way children are prescribed pills—and not at all in the way you’d expect. By…
Contrary to Stereotypes, Women Lose More Time in Traffic Than Men
Like our jobs, it turns out our highways are yet another gendered space. By Tristan Bridges Rush hour…
Why Are Americans Killing Themselves?
The national suicide rate is at its highest in nearly 30 years. Why? By Jared Keller (Photo: Silvia…
Is Global Internet Growth Slowing?
Yes, but more people than ever are online, creating a “small base problem.” And the rural areas left…
Illustrating Global Wealth Inequality
A four-minute video aims to reveal the laws that govern our global economy. By Lisa Wade (Photo: The…
What’s Behind the Rich-Poor Life Expectancy Gap?
A new paper finds that the gap between the life expectancies of the rich and poor increased in…