Why are some cultures more emotionally expressive than others? One explanation could be that overt emotion helped people overcome diverse linguistic and cultural barriers.
Our list of noteworthy behavioral science books published in 2022.
In their book, Streets of Gold, Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan use big data to trace the stories of immigrants to the United States. Their findings are a call to revise many popular beliefs about U.S. immigration.
In 2019, a harsh immigration policy deterred many immigrants from applying for the public assistance they needed. A revamped rule aims to right that wrong.
To better understand immigration to the U.S., we need to distinguish nostalgia from reality. Our data helps us do just that.
The summer book list is a chance to peruse a collection of the most compelling behavioral science books published so far this year.
Does the rise in “work from anywhere” mean more “workcations”? Is it a lost opportunity for social mobility? We speak with a leading researcher about how work from anywhere is impacting people in places like the U.S. versus India, and why he’s bullish on a work-from-anywhere future for everyone.
Why have some groups fighting for acceptance been successful while others have not? It’s about who you know and how many know you.
New research reveals how immigrants are making the economy hum. Far from taking jobs, immigrants are creating them.
How nations set policies on resettling refugees is often framed as a measure of their compassion. New research suggests another explanation.
