Improvements in medical treatment have contributed to rising health spending. Yet there is relatively little evidence on whether the…
I look at prevention through an economic lens and make three main points. First, those advocating preventive measures are often asked how…
Question: Are high-deductible health plans associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events?
Finding: This cohort study…
The threat of COVID-19 has increased the health risks of going to an office or factory, leading more workers to do their jobs remotely. In…
Discusses fiscal challenges facing local governments due to Covid19.
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Question: How do reported incidence, knowledge, and behaviors regarding coronavirus disease 2019 vary across sociodemographic…
This article studies the impact of changing job skills on career earnings dynamics for college graduates. We measure changes in the skill…
The current protests against racial injustice are widespread and exhibit interracial participation. But as with all protests, leaders and…
Nearly a thousand officer-involved killings occur each year in the United States. This paper documents the large, racially-disparate…
The Covid-19 public health crisis has sharply reduced the earnings of millions of U.S. households, following the severe curtailment of…