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January 22, 2021

Fussell investigates the effects of natural disasters and economic turmoil on migration from Puerto Rico

Fussell hopes that by developing a longitudinal data set from 2000 to 2020, she will better understand how the 2006 and 2017 disasters influenced migration from Puerto Rico to the U.S.

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January 22, 2021

3 reasons Americans need more federal aid

PSTC economist John Friedman comments on why traditional stimulus payments aren't as effective during the pandemic.

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Start What You Finish! Ex Ante Risk and Schooling Investments in the Presence of Dynamic Complementarities

January 28, 2021

Using GPS to Measure Community Mobility and Participation of Individuals with Disabilities

January 29, 2021

Digital Health for Vulnerable Populations: A Case Study and A Call to Action

February 4, 2021

Leaping the Hurdles and Navigating the Maze: Getting NIH Funding

February 10, 2021

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