In this interview, John Friedman breaks down his new analysis of the labor market which shows that low wage jobs remain in short supply amid COVID-19.
In the News
Richard Arenberg penned this column about the purpose of the filibuster.
In this article, Prerna Singh provides commentary on the diverse impact of Gen Z voters based on recent experiences with movements such as Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and others.
In this article, Emily Oster offered commentary on how the absence of comprehensive testing and contact tracing in schools is hampering efforts to identify which safety practices can best prevent cases in schools from spreading.
John Friedman in The Washington Post, "The recession is nearly over for high-wage workers, but low-wage workers are no more than half-recovered."
In this interview, Prerna Singh discusses the impact of Kamala Harris on the Biden campaign.
This article draws on data from Opportunity Insights, co-directed by John Friedman.
In this interview, Emily Oster focuses on how to think through decisions related to how they'll handle childcare or school in the fall.
In this article, Wendy Schiller offered commentary on the transition between presidencies if Joe Biden were to be elected.
In this interview, Prerna Singh discusses the positive impact, as well as pressures, attributed to Kamala Harris as potential vice president.
The David McWilliams Podcast
Why it's okay to be mad about the current economic crisis and what we can do about it (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this interview, Mark Blyth and co-author Eric Lonergan discuss their new book, Angrynomics.
This op-ed references research by Emily Oster
This article references commentary by Glenn Loury.
In this article, James N. Green provided commentary on the current political, economic and public health crisis in Brazil.
This article includes commentary from Professor Emily Oster.
Stephen Kinzer penned this column positing that the fall election could be a turning point in American foreign policy.
This radio segment featuring Mark Blyth focuses on changes that could help ease economic inequality.
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This article includes commentary from Emily Oster on safely sending children back to school.
In this article, Emily Oster argues against "pandemic pods," because of the potential of exacerbating inequalities in education.
Emily Oster provided commentary about reopening schools in this article.
Emily Oster in The New York Times, "It's now or never...Either you do it for September, or no one is opening until there's a vaccine."
Ashutosh Varshney offered commentary in this article.
This article features commentary by Emily Oster.
In this article, Mark Blyth believes Scotland must create its own currency to make a success of leaving the union.
This interview with Emily Oster covers daycare safety, COVID-19 in children and returning to school.
Opportunity Insights, co-created by John Friedman and other Brown colleagues, is included on this list.
This article includes commentary from Emily Oster on new forms of homeschooling called "micro schooling" and "pandemic pods."
This article references previous writings of Emily Oster on some of the biggest questions parents have right now about how to safely address caregiving for their families.
This interview with Emiy Oster covers misinformation and how to research reliable, credible facts about COVID-19.
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses the data behind reopening schools.
The Costs of War project is cited in Common Dreams, "According to the Brown University Watson Institute Costs of War Project, more than 43,000 Afghan civilians have been killed during the 18-year U.S.-led war."
In this article, Emily Oster discusses the potential of teachers and other school community members becoming infected with Covid-19.
In this interview, Emily Oster reviews the dangers of in-person classes.
This article mentions Emily Oster's tips for home-based DIY classrooms and advice on homeschooling.
In this op-ed, Emily Oster discusses new forms of homeschooling called "micro schooling" and "pandemic pods."
The New Yorker
Who gets to be Italian? (interview with Emily Oster)
In this radio segment, Emily Oster reviews what we do and don't know about the dangers of in-person classes.
This article cites figures from an Opportunity Insights report co-created by John Friedman and other Brown colleagues.
This review focuses on "Angrynomics," co-authored by Mark Blyth.
This article references research by Emily Oster.
Michael Kennedy offered commentary on the 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths in Rhode Island.
Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that using unidentified paramilitary squads to maintain order is deeply anti-democratic.
In this podcast interview, Glenn Loury discusses racial gaps and the idea of reparations in America.
In this article, Wendy Schiller offers commentary saying, "In New England and the Northeast, it is easier to say, 'Let's put on a mask and lock down, we're all in this together, we know each other."
In this podcast episode, Emily Oster discusses her column, "Parents don't have to panic over part-time school."
In this interview, Emily Oster discusses how parents can approach the potential re-opening of schools and home learning.
NZZamSonntag (in German)
Drugs in War: How armies arm their soldiers against fear, fatigue and weakness (Peter Andreas cited)
This article cites Peter Andreas' book, Killer High: A History of War in Six Drugs.
This article cites figures from an Opportunity Insights report co-created by John Friedman and other Brown colleagues.