Kids' neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds
The latest findings add to the understanding of how social disadvantage such as poverty and low-quality, unsafe housing can affect early child development.
June 21, 2022 • ~6 min
High fossil fuel prices are good for the planet – here’s how to keep them high while avoiding riots or hurting the poor
For expensive oil and gas to be politically acceptable, two things must happen.
June 15, 2022 • ~6 min
Trouble paying bills can take a heavy toll on fathers' mental health, leading to family conflict
In families that are facing economic insecurity, fathers are more likely to experience depressive symptoms that can lead to conflict.
June 15, 2022 • ~5 min
Cost of living: the unhealthy coping strategies which are likely to rise as energy bills soar – plus how to get help
Millions of people will risk their health to afford heating and electricity in the months ahead.
May 26, 2022 • ~7 min
Cost of living: the damaging coping strategies which are making lives worse – plus how to get help with energy bills
Millions of people will risk their health to afford heating and electricity in the months ahead.
May 26, 2022 • ~7 min
What rigorous evidence has to say about summer youth employment programs
New J-PAL North America publication helps policymakers understand summer programs’ wide-ranging benefits, in such areas as criminal justice involvement, education, and development.
May 24, 2022 • ~6 min
How filling the UK's unused land with fruit and veg could help make us and our environment healthier - and help fight inequality
A ‘right to grow’ law encouraging more locally-grown food could boost health, community pride and food supply resilience.
May 17, 2022 • ~6 min
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