Cause of Death: Poverty
Viz Hub’s interactive map of life expectancy in each US county dramatically illustrates that health is largely shaped by where you live and the conditions of your life.
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Economics of Suicide
Risk of suicide is a complex, multifaceted issue that is notoriously hard to gauge patient by patient, but the state of the economy can predict an uptick.
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Eldar Shafir: Policy in the Contexts of Scarcity
Eldar Shafir sat down with PHP Fellow Gilbert Benavidez to discuss the many faces of scarcity, the behaviors that stem from it, and how to craft effective policy to combat it.
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The Pursuit of Happiness in Public Policy
Despite the “pursuit of happiness” being a right of all Americans, the U.S. is the 14th happiest country among the OECD. The relatively low ranking is partly explained by growing distrust in the federal government.
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Diminishing Returns
The United States spends far more on health than any other nation but does not have the health outcomes to show for it. What’s the key to getting more health for our money?
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Life, Post-Torture
The survivors of the U.S torture program bear the scars of a dark chapter of U.S. history.
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Diversion, Not Detention
Programs like MHAP4Kids advocate for services on behalf of youth with unmet mental health needs, diverting them away from the criminal justice system, and giving them the foundation to flourish in society.
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The Problem of Vaccine Non-Adherence in the 2010s
Allowing states to decide vaccine requirements could perpetuate inadequate vaccination the United States.
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Danielle Martin
PHP fellow Gilbert Benavidez and Dr. Michael Stein spoke with Dr. Danielle Martin about the Canadian healthcare system and lessons that can be utilized in the current U.S. healthcare debate.
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Return on Investment
Spending on education, fire protection, and libraries produce huge health returns compared to increased hospital and healthcare spending.
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