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Antidepressant Treatment for Postpartum Depression May Be Overprescribed

In countries like the U.S. and the Netherlands, antidepressants are a commonly prescribed treatment for postpartum depression. But a new…

COVID

Native American Deaths from COVID-19 Highest Among Racial Groups

Native Americans experience substantially greater rates of COVID-19 mortality compared with other racial and ethnic groups, according to…

Endnotes

Endnotes: Indebted Societies (Andreas Wiedemann)

Whether it be earning a college degree, buying a house, or addressing income shortfalls, access to credit is essential for many people’s…

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Lead Remediation Efforts Show Promise for Safe Drinking Water in New York City Public Schools

Since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, many states have passed legislation requiring public schools to assess and treat lead in their…

BONUS: What Makes the Senior Thesis So Cool?

The senior thesis requirement is unique to Princeton, providing a memorable opportunity for students to delve into topics of their…

Climate Change Creates a “Perfect Storm” for Migration

Climate change and migration are deeply interrelated; extreme climate conditions compound factors like disease, economic insecurity, and…

Should We Police the Police?

Does social activism have a tangible effect on justice in policing? This was the question on Alaina McGowen ’21’s mind as she embarked…

Plant-Based Plastics: An Enemy of Pollution

Pollution is a pervasive global issue that impacts every community. Julia Ilhardt ’21 and Emily Reinhold ’21 tackled this issue in their…

Toxique

“Toxique” by Philippe, Statius Named a Finalist for the Albert Londres Prize

A book co-authored by a researcher at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs is one of four finalists for the 2021…

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Mas, Mian Elected Fellows of the Econometric Society

Two Princeton University faculty members are among the 51 new fellows elected to The Econometric Society (ES).

Community-Based Visa Plans Could Change Immigration Policy

Immigration is a heated and deadlocked policy issue in the U.S. Abraham Waserstein ’21 studied its history, noting that after 1965 and…

Endnotes

9/11 and the Rise of Global Anti-Terrorism Law (Kim Lane Scheppele)

President Joe Biden confirmed the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan just 11 days shy of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Now,…

Jonathan Mummolo

Mummolo Receives Microsoft Funding for Police Body-Worn Camera Project

Microsoft has awarded $250,000 in funding to professor Jonathan Mummolo and a team of fellow social scientists to fund the development of…

Politics & Polls #245: The Continued Fight for Voting Rights (Wendy Weiser)

How are Congress and the courts exercising their powers on the issue of voting rights? Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang are joined by Wendy…

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Like China, Japan and the U.S. Continue to Finance Overseas Fossil Fuel Power Technologies

Stepping away from carbon-intensive power systems and investing in renewable technologies is critical to decarbonizing the global power…

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Debt Crises: Politics Determine How Developing Countries Borrow

Interest payments on bilateral official debt were frozen in some of the world’s poorest countries this year and in 2020 to alleviate the…

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Diversity in Policing Can Improve Police-Civilian Interactions

The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments,…

Moll Receives 2017 Bernácer Prize

Politics & Polls #108: How Money Restricts Access to Political Office

Working-class citizens have been historically underrepresented in American politics.In this episode, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss…

Q&A: EuroTragedy: A Drama in Nine Acts

In his new book, “EuroTragedy: A Drama in Nine Acts,” Ashoka Mody offers a historical narrative of how European leaders decided to adopt…

Great Recession Still Plagues Workers with Lower Lifetime Wages

Losing a job often leads to lower earnings that stretch long beyond the time of unemployment. Yet it’s hard to know exactly what causes…

The One Percent by Gordon Lafer book cover

Politics & Polls #80: Are Corporations Remaking America?

The recently passed tax bill included a sizable tax break for many American corporations, slashed from 35 percent to 21 percent. While…

In India, Subtle Corruption Robs Villagers of Roads

Examining a major road-building program in India, researchers at Princeton University and the Paris School of Economics used an…

Book by Brunnermeier, James, Landau Named to Financial Times’ Best Books of 2016: Economics List

A book co-authored by professors based at Princeton University and SciencesPo has been named to the Financial Times’ Best Books of 2016:…

International Panel on Social Progress Seeks Comments on Report

The International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP), which brings together social scientists around the world to analyze social trends and…