In the News: Monica Deza
Are the Kids Alright? Maxwell Expert Panel Examines Youth Mental Health
The public event in Washington, D.C., capped a day-long gathering that included conversations on research findings and meeting with lawmakers.
See related: Children, Adolescents, Mental Health, United States
More Girls in the Classroom Improves Adolescent Mental Health
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Seasonal Pollen Increases Traffic Fatalities in the United States
Driving Under the Influence of Allergies: The Effect of Seasonal Pollen on Traffic Fatalities
In this study, Associate Professor of Economics Monica Deza and her co-author find evidence that a prevalent and transitory exogenous health-shock, namely pollen allergies, increases traffic fatalities. Published in the Journal of Health Economics.
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Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use: Spillovers to Police Safety
Unemployment, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use: Separating State Dependence from Unobserved Heterogeneity
COVID-19 Has Strengthened the Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Domestic Violence