November 20, 2020
A repeal of Roe v. Wade could lower abortion rates and raise birth rates. It could also lower preventive care and impose financial costs on households.
June 30, 2020
Medical costs dropped in the short-term, as non-COVID care was deferred and may never be made up. Huge uncertainties exist regarding future trends in costs.
May 27, 2020
Immigrants are less likely to have health insurance than natives. Lack of coverage and access to medical care can adversely impact public health in a pandemic.
May 12, 2020
Some Native American populations are facing disproportionately high COVID-19 infection and mortality rates. Water access and communication issues may play a role.
April 5, 2020
Innovations within the health system and in personal behaviors played an essential role in stopping the outbreak and limiting the economic damage it created.
March 17, 2020
In the face of a potentially precipitous decline in economic activity it is necessary to act quickly, not least to stem a vicious cycle whereby a downturn generates panic, which exacerbates the downturn.
March 17, 2020
The death toll of the Spanish flu was not uniform. Poverty, pollution, and public action played significant roles in determining the deadliness of the outbreak.
February 24, 2020
The share of women who die from pregnancy-related causes varies greatly across the states and by race. Clinic closures and abortion restrictions may play a role.
October 18, 2019
A growing literature shows that breathing dirty air can raise medical costs, shorten lifespans, hinder learning and hurt our ability to make everyday decisions.