We estimate the impact on pilgrims of performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Our method compares successful and unsuccessful applicants…
The lack of "social capital" is frequently given as an explanation for why communities perform poorly. Yet to what extent can project…
Regression-based studies of inequality model only between-group differences,
yet often these differences are far exceeded by residual…
There is growing impetus for a domestic US climate policy that can providemeaningful reductions
in emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and…
This paper talks about the unique institutional innovations microfinance has experienced in the last three decades - from the entry of new…
We demonstrate spectroscopic measurements on an InGaAs p-n junction using direct tunnel injection of electrons. In contrast to the metal-…
Background: It is not known what effect the increased use of prescription drugs by enrollees in Medicare Part D has had on spending for…
High deductible—based health insurance plans require consumers to pay
for care until reaching the deductible amount. However, information…