Sheff Economics ResearchDo your political views make you charitable?This article was originally published on the Understanding Society blog on 24 July 2019 and has been reproduced here with permission.Jul 30, 20191Jul 30, 20191
Sheff Economics ResearchImproving access to domestic violence support services leads to a more efficient use of police…A wide variety of public services exists to provide support and help to victims of domestic violence. These services include counselling…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Sheff Economics ResearchShould you change your subject of study for your postgraduate qualification?The number of undergraduate students applying for postgraduate study has grown rapidly over the past decade.Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019
Sheff Economics ResearchHousehold location in English citiesThis article was originally published on VOX 2 June 2019 https://voxeu.org/article/household-location-english-citiesJun 6, 2019Jun 6, 2019
Sheff Economics ResearchWeekend working can negatively affect our wellbeingEvery weekend in the UK one in five adults in the labour force is at work, while more than half of us work at the weekend at least some of…Mar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019
Sheff Economics ResearchForeign aid without strings attached can be more effectiveNew research has found that foreign aid has the highest impact when it is unconditional, where local governments are free to give it to…Mar 19, 2019Mar 19, 2019
Sheff Economics ResearchCommuting reduces wellbeing for women, especially where there are few local job opportunitiesThe average commuter in the UK spends nearly an hour a day travelling to and from work. This is equivalent to about 12 percent of the…Jan 31, 2019Jan 31, 2019
Sheff Economics ResearchUS governors with congressional experience secure higher state fundingThe years since the election of Donald Trump have been a rollercoaster in US politics. The mid-term elections on the 6 November 2018 could…Oct 26, 2018Oct 26, 2018
Sheff Economics ResearchSkill level of incoming migrants has the biggest impact on the country’s economyIn recent years, migration has been blamed for a host of society’s ailments, ranging from underfunded and congested public services to…Jul 20, 2018Jul 20, 2018
Sheff Economics ResearchWomen with progressive gender views suffer more when unemployedWomen whose attitudes towards gender are equal — suffer more from unemployment than their women with more traditional attitudes. This is…Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018