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Research Highlights Article

The effect of prison sentences on financial crime

May 22, 2026
Evidence from Finland suggests that incarceration for fraud defendants reduces recidivism and discourages misconduct among defendants’ colleagues.
Research Highlights Podcast

The wrong side of the tracks

May 15, 2026
Eric Chyn discusses the effects of racial segregation on long-run economic outcomes.
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Resource misallocation

May 1, 2026
How do management practices in Mexico affect firm performance?