Economy
Rounding up: How our research used round numbers to zero in on tax evasion
Australia’s tax system is needlessly complex, and that’s making it costly in ways that aren’t obvious.This post was originally published on this site
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Society & Politics
Prioritizing children’s health could influence election results nationally
A new multi-institution study found national political candidates miss an opportunity to sway voters by failing to prioritize the health of a key population: children.This post was originally published on this site
Society & Politics
Where flood policy helps most—and where it could do more
Flooding, including the devastation caused recently by Hurricane Helene, is responsible for $5 billion in annual damages in the U.S. That’s more than any other type of weather-related extreme event.This post was originally published on […]
Economy
The boomer generation hit the economic jackpot. Young people will inherit their massive debts
Young people in Britain could be forgiven for despairing at the financial pressures they face—and feeling that previous generations enjoyed a much fairer economic environment. Then just to add to their worries about home ownership […]
Education
‘We nicknamed it Eddy’: What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?
It’s almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning.This post was originally published […]
Education
Teacher strikes are effective in increasing wages, working conditions, study finds
A detailed study of more than 770 teacher strikes in the United States between 2007 and 2023 found that the strikes benefit teachers and classrooms, and have no measurable impact on students.This post was originally […]
Economy
Gambling marketing and the Premier League—the continued failure of industry self-regulation
New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season’s football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk.This post was originally published on this site
Society & Politics
Populist radical right politics moving to mainstream in Europe, study finds
A novel study from the Center for Britain and Europe (CBE) highlights a significant shift in the political landscape of Europe, revealing that populist radical right (PRR) politics is moving from the fringes to the […]
Economy
New food safety rules may cost small and mid-sized businesses big money
A newly published study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst estimates that it can cost small and mid-sized food producers tens of thousands of dollars to meet new food safety standards that prescribe […]
Education
Anti-bullying, sexual harassment resources increase in US schools but gaps remain
While violence prevention education has increased in U.S. schools, only one in 10 schools today require violence prevention discussions in class, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & […]