The search for better economic policy.

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• You Shouldn't Have The economic argument for never giving another gift.
  Joel Waldfogel Dec. 8, 2009
  
• Illegal Contact Does watching football lead to domestic violence?
  Ray Fisman Nov. 23, 2009
  
• Are Men More Competitive Than Women? Don't bet on it.
  Ray Fisman Nov. 13, 2009
  
• Errors in Judgment Were hundreds of criminals given the wrong sentences because lawyers messed up a basic work sheet?
  Ray Fisman Oct. 22, 2009
  
• 400 Percent APR: Is That Good? Do people take out payday loans because they're desperate, or because they don't understand the terms?
  Ray Fisman July 22, 2009
  
• It's Like eBay Meets Match.com Does peer-to-peer lending work?
  Ray Fisman June 30, 2009
  
• A Formula for Success Want more women to study science? Hire more female professors.
  Ray Fisman June 5, 2009
  
• Comparison Shopping The real reason CEO compensation got out of hand.
  Ray Fisman May 11, 2009
  
• Testing Testing Employment tests may be racially biased—but what if they're less biased than human beings?
  Ray Fisman March 3, 2009
  
• You Can't Put a Price on Friendship Or can you?
  Ray Fisman Jan. 23, 2009