In the News
Lines in the sand: Database shows how future opportunity depends on quality of homebase
December 13, 2018 | The Red & Black | John Friedman
Research by PSTC economist John Friedman and his colleagues show that future opportunities depend on family and neighborhood characteristics.
Peru's child-welfare warning
December 10, 2018 | Winnipeg Free Press | Jessaca Leinaweaver
PSTC anthropologist Jessaca Leinaweaver writes about poverty and child services custody cases.
The Complicated Truth About C-sections
December 10, 2018 | Medium | Emily Oster
PSTC economist Emily Oster writes about c-sections and their effects on child and maternal health.
The Top 20 Education Next Articles of 2018
December 10, 2018 | Education Next | Matthew Kraft
Research on teacher coaching by the PSTC's Matthew Kraft is named among top Education Next articles for the year.
How a Volatile Climate Shapes the Way People Think
November 27, 2018 | Pacific Standard | Oded Galor
Research by Oded Galor finds people facing major climactic turbulence take greater risks than those who enjoy relative ecological stability.
Cultural diversity and economic growth in Africa
November 27, 2018 | The New Times | Oded Galor
The interplay between cultural assimilation and cultural diffusion plays an important role in economic development, says research by Oded Galor.
Brown’s mindfulness center combines ‘strong, strong research’ and traditional practices
November 19, 2018 | Providence Journal | Eric Loucks
PSTC epidemiologist Eric Loucks leads interdisciplinary center that aims to combine outstanding research with practice.
Does your zip code determine your destiny?
November 19, 2018 | KJRH | John Friedman
Research by PSTC economist John Friedman shows the difference a zip code can make in determining someone's chances of rising out poverty.
How “Ban the Box” has helped (and hurt) the job prospects of people with criminal records
November 15, 2018 | Fast Company | Terry-Ann Craigie
PSTC visiting scholar and economist Terry-Ann Craigie notes the overall positive effect the Ban the Box policies have had on employment for people with criminal records.
Should Pregnant Women Take Anti-Anxiety Medication? Some Have No Choice.
November 12, 2018 | Slate | Emily Oster
Economist Emily Oster weighs in on balancing the potential effects of medication with maternal mental health.