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How the “bobos” change cities and raise commuting costs

How do the “bobos”, the new leftist bourgeoisie populating Western capitals’ city centers, alter the character and the policies in […]

How language influences children’s economic behavior

Patience is an important trait in children that can make a difference for a lifetime. Many disciplines, including economics, have […]

Sexual harassment on the job is detrimental to job stability, productivity and well-being

More than 75 countries have enacted legislation prohibiting workplace sexual harassment as a violation of human rights. Still, it remains […]

Mental health costs of access to unsafe drinking water

 Fulfilling one of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals five years before schedule, 2.6 billion people gained access to sources of […]

From challenge to opportunity: Europe and the refugee crisis

Up until recently, many Europeans knew images of large refugee camps and desperate families trying to cross borders only from […]

ADHD diagnoses depend on relative age

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common diagnoses of behavioral problems among school-aged children. ADHD diagnoses […]

On occasion of German Reunification Day: New Article on “Children of the Wall”

Today marks the 25th anniversary of German reunification. The signing of the German unification treaty had set in stone what […]

Street prostitution zones make cities safer

Designated zones for street prostitution have reduce crime in the Netherlands. Data from 1994-2011 for Dutch cities show a decrease […]

Do case workers really help the unemployed? Interview with Michael Rosholm

Unemployment in Europe, particularly among young people, has risen dramatically during the Great Recession. This has put a lot of […]

Can gender differences in computer use explain why boys do worse in school than girls?

Boys perform worse in school than girls, which has been dubbed the “Boy Crisis”. An analysis of the latest data […]

Economic activity and the spread of viral diseases

Viruses are a major threat to human health. Over the last century, they were responsible for many more deaths than […]

What is the cost of falling victim to violent crime?

Violent crimes, be it physical and sexual assault, robbery or homicide, unfortunately are still common in any society. From an […]

Team incentives and performance: Evidence from a retail chain

A simple team bonus can be a powerful instrument for retail firms to react to the strategic challenges posed by […]

How setting the right goals can boost business productivity

Businesses require motivated and productive employees. Monetary incentives, such as pay-for-performance schemes are a popular tool to encourage better employee […]

African Americans discriminated against in access to U.S. local public services

Requests for information from local public services, like sheriffs’ offices, school districts and libraries, across the United States are less […]

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