Intensive visiting nurse program doesn't impact birth outcomes, says ongoing study

First results underscore the urgent need for a better understanding of how to address inequities in birth outcomes.

Cordelia Kwon | J-PAL North America • mit
July 5, 2022 ~9 min

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.

Gabriela Suarez, PhD Candidate in Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan • conversation
June 21, 2022 ~6 min


Petrol prices are rising, but fuel duty cuts aren't the answer

Social justice really can go hand in hand with environmental policy – here’s how.

Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance, University of Leeds • conversation
June 16, 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.

Neil McCulloch, Associate Fellow of Political Economy, Institute of Development Studies • conversation
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.

Joyce Y. Lee, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University • conversation
June 15, 2022 ~5 min

Poverty linked to worse outcomes in pediatric cancer

Race, ethnicity, poverty linked to worse outcomes in children treated for high-risk neuroblastoma, according to new study.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 2, 2022 ~6 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.

Aimee Ambrose, Professor of Energy Policy and Trustee of the Fuel Poverty Research Network, Sheffield Hallam University • conversation
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.

Aimee Ambrose, Professor of Energy Policy and Trustee of the Fuel Poverty Research Network, Sheffield Hallam University • conversation
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.

Mera Cronbaugh | J-PAL North America • mit
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.

Sofia Kourmpetli, Lecturer in Plant Sciences, Cranfield University • conversation
May 17, 2022 ~6 min

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