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Hospitals Closed, Lives at Risk

A study by Simone Ghislandi reveals a 10 percent increase in hospital mortality after closures. Longer travel times to emergency centers have proven decisive

Clientelism or Efficiency? The Costs of Politics-Driven Subsidies

A study published in Econometrica analyzes 26 billion euros distributed to 77,000 Italian companies: when local politicians decide, each job costs 42 percent more

Among the over-50s, losing a partner increases the risk of sickness and death

by Simone Ghislandi

A Nation of Singles

by Letizia Mencarini

Bending the Iron Law: Sharing Power Inside Political Parties Can Actually Help Them Win

New research challenges the long-standing idea that political parties must concentrate power to function — and shows why internal democracy might be their secret weapon
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