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The Tiger Woods Effect
When he's in the field, everyone else plays worse. How Tiger throws off golf's incentive structure.   		Joel Waldfogel   Jan 23, 2008   Dismal Science, The  
If the Shoe Doesn't Fit
Blame the tyranny of the market.   		Joel Waldfogel   Oct 04, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
TV Is Good for You
If you are a woman in rural India, at least.   		Joel Waldfogel   Aug 20, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
The Old College Try
Why do alumni give to universities? To get their kids in, of course.   		Joel Waldfogel   Jul 06, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
Teach Your Children Well
The economic case for preschool.   		Joel Waldfogel   May 25, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
Couch Entitlement
Surprise—men do just as much work as women do.   		Joel Waldfogel   Apr 16, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
The Midlife Happiness Crisis
But don't worry—when you get old, the sun comes out again.   		Joel Waldfogel   Mar 16, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
The Irrational 18-Year-Old Criminal
Evidence that prison doesn't deter crime.   		Joel Waldfogel   Jan 30, 2007   Dismal Science, The  
The Sovereign vs. the Idiot
What kind of gift-giver are you?   		Joel Waldfogel   Dec 19, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
The Flintstone Effect
Tracing wealth back to the Stone Age.   		Joel Waldfogel   Nov 16, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Master of the Island
Which country is the best colonizer?   		Joel Waldfogel   Oct 19, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Go North, Young Grapes
The effect of global warming on the world's vineyards.   		Joel Waldfogel   Sep 22, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Short End
Tall people earn more because they're smarter.   		Joel Waldfogel   Sep 01, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Sinister and Rich
The evidence that lefties earn more.   		Joel Waldfogel   Aug 16, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Meet My Son, Your New CEO
And then run—proof that nepotism at the top is bad for companies.   		Joel Waldfogel   Jul 28, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Driving in New Delhi
Don't complain about standing in line at the DMV.   		Joel Waldfogel   Jun 23, 2006   Dismal Science, The  
Roach College, U.S.A.
What Ph.D. students really have to fear.   		Joel Waldfogel   May 29, 2006   Dismal Science, The  

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