For a United States citizen, the short trip to Havana requires navigating an obstacle course, owing to the trade and travel embargo that…
Much of what we know about the marginal effect of pollution on infant mortality is derived from
developed country data. However, given the…
The Cuban Missile Crisis ended 50 years ago Sunday. There are still debates about the historical record, still attempts to gain full…
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis – those 13 days in October 1962 that were probably the closest the world…
Next week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis — arguably the most dangerous moment in modern history. During 13…
Book abstract: In the years following the global financial crisis, many low-income countries experienced rapid recovery and strong economic…
We estimate the effect of television on fertility in Brazil, where soap operas portray small families. We exploit differences in the timing…
In recent days a coalition of Mexican advocacy groups has been protesting in front of Televisa, the country’s largest TV network, to…
Fifty years ago, the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear disaster. During the standoff, U.S. President John F.…
Fifty years ago, the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear disaster. During the standoff, President John F.…