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Trillions of Extra Economic Damages Predicted in New Study of Climate Change Effects
The world is underestimating the economic effects of climate change by trillions of dollars, according to a new study co-authored by Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public…
October 6, 2020
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How Administrative Burdens Can Harm Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified existing policy challenges and created significant economic disruption leading to high numbers of unemployment, financial insecurity, and…
October 5, 2020
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New study shows benefits, limits of cash transfers
Cash transfers to young people in Rwanda were more effective than a job training program in helping them build assets, increase savings, and improve productivity, according to a…
September 11, 2020
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Removing Red Tape: McCourt School Research Helps Support Domestic Violence Survivors
McCourt professors Pamela Herd and Don Moynihan’s research on administrative burdens inspired the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to design a new system to improve…
September 2, 2020
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Who is missing from administrative data?
Government programs and systems keep detailed records of eligibility and other participant information in order to provide benefits, track budgets, comply with laws, and assess…
August 6, 2020
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What will it cost to save Washington, D.C.’s renters from COVID-19 eviction?
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession have caused considerable economic stress for the residents of Washington, D.C. Nearly 35% of District households reported some loss…
July 27, 2020
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Using Administrative Data for Economic Stimulus
The coronavirus pandemic is causing economic damage the US has not seen in a generation, and the aftershocks of the health, economic, and social crisis will undoubtedly be felt…
July 21, 2020
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New Publication from Ethics Lab and MDI: Ethics of Administrative Data Sharing
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July 17, 2020
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Capture the Fugitive Gas: New Study Proposes Two Ideas to Design More Effective Policies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Capturing and using the methane that is released during oil extraction, known as fugitive gas emissions, and selling it as natural gas could be a cost-effective and pro…
May 20, 2020
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Vocational Training Provides Benefits to Families Beyond Short-term Increases in Income
The benefit of vocational technical training is generally measured by post-training earned income. However, in a new study, McCourt professor Adriana Kugler and co-authors…
May 13, 2020