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The Effect of Informative Letters on the Prescription and Receipt of Seroquel in the United States

Shantanu Agrawal
Michael Barnett
Adam Sacarny
Frank Tetkoski
David Yokum
This study evaluated the impact of strongly-worded peer comparison review letters sent to high prescribers of quetiapine by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on prescribing behavior and patient-level outcomes. Researchers found that the letters caused substantial and long-lasting...
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The Impact of Housing Assistance on Labor Supply in the United States

Brian Jacob
Jens Ludwig
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Collective Counseling for Disadvantaged Jobseekers in France

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The Effect of Referrals in an Online Labor Market

Amanda (Mandy) Pallais
Emily Glassberg Sands

Teaching Patience in Classrooms for Improved Student Decision-making and Behavior in Turkey

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The impact of a job search planning intervention on job search efficiency and employment among youth in South Africa

Researchers tested the impact of a job search planning intervention on job search efficiency and employment among unemployed youth in South Africa. The planning intervention improved participants’ job search intensity and efficiency, leading to higher rates of employment.
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Cash-for-Work Program to Improve Social Cohesion between Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan

Researchers use a large-scale RCT to evaluate a program aimed to improve cohesion between Syrian refugees and their host communities in Jordan.
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Kenyan Government Bonds as a Savings Tool

Dean Karlan
Tavneet Suri
Charity Wayua