Why it is more difficult to be poor in some states than others
Poverty rates vary between U.S. states as much as they do between European countries, a new study suggests.
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Oct 20, 2022
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Using economics to understand the wide-reaching impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade
With abortion banned in at least 11 states—with more about to prohibit or strictly limit the medical procedure soon—it will likely increase the proportion of women who are single mothers, with a greater burden falling ...
Social Sciences
Jul 19, 2022
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COVID-19 crisis increases pressure on social protection systems worldwide
Government measures against the coronavirus, in particular nationwide lockdowns, have at times suspended the mechanisms of the market economy. Through no fault of their own, many people found themselves without work or income ...
Social Sciences
Jul 8, 2022
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Rich people from humble origins are less sensitive to the challenges of poverty than those born rich, research finds
People who become wealthy in the United States may tend to boast of their humble beginnings, but new research finds that they may, in fact, be less sympathetic to the difficulties of being poor than those who were born rich.
Social Sciences
Jun 27, 2022
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It's not enough to know how many people are below the poverty line: We need to measure poverty depth
The UK government's most recent poverty statistics show that poverty rates declined during the first year of the pandemic. But this should offer little comfort to those concerned about the cost of living crisis.
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2022
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Exploring the psychology of welfare politics
Recent political history has shown that United States conservative leaders tend to vote against the expansion of federal welfare, or social safety net, programs. But are conservative-leaning citizens less likely than their ...
Social Sciences
Mar 17, 2022
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How COVID-19 upended our understanding of migration, citizenship and inequality
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the global system governing migration may not be sustainable. Temporary migration schemes including those for seasonal agriculture workers or those allowing for construction and care work ...
Social Sciences
Sep 24, 2021
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Why more people than ever are living alone and what it means for the environment
Globally, households are shrinking—more and more people are living alone. In 2016, almost two thirds of all households in the EU were composed of one or two people, with shrinking households also prevalent around the world. ...
Environment
Mar 4, 2021
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Study finds more active-duty police officers died of COVID-19 in 2020 than all other causes combined
Of the 264 police officers who died in the line of duty in 2020 across the United States, more than half died of COVID-19, according to new data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
Social Sciences
Feb 25, 2021
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Lack of support prolongs unemployment
Everyone has to call in sick at work at some point. With caseworkers at the employment office, however, a sudden absence has direct economic consequences for a third party: The people they support are unemployed on average ...
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2020
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