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Police made fewer arrests per reported crime on the hottest days in the sample, and these arrests were more likely to be dismissed in court.

A slew of studies have shown a direct and serious impact of air pollution on GDP growth and per capita income levels. Workers' output declines, fewer consumers avail of consumption-led services, the productivity of assets is hampered, and health expenses soar.

Natural disasters are tragic in terms of lives lost. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t discount the economic damage. In a typical year, the highest human and economic cost from

Hot weather can be dangerous for workers, as well as driving down productivity. And with UK buildings poorly prepared, solutions are needed quickly

Extreme heat affects our health, our morale and our productivity, and employers will need to adapt to keep up In

Heat waves like the ones roasting South Asia this year don't just sap people's strength. They drain people's finances in ways that are not a

Inequality is rising with rising temperatures 

Inequality is rising with rising temperatures 

This  World Bank’s Policy Research Working Paper Series introduces 6 papers published from March 1 to March 15 on various topics, including taxation, gender, and wildfire smokes.

Post-docs are increasingly common in economics, especially in development economics. Recent post-doctorate researchers offer their advice on making the post of them.