People spend less on groceries, restaurants and public activities for months after a fatal school shooting − costing communities millions.
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Humans rely on a very narrow selection of plant and animal food products – but more diversity could boost local and regional economies.
Post-pandemic pressures are compounding stresses cities were already facing, leading to the hollowing out of some American cities.
Public officials and individual citizens alike are more likely to oppose the presence of Confederate symbols when informed it may be bad for local business.
Fracking in Pennsylvania has led to disadvantages in state school districts.
Reducing air travel may have a positive effect on climate change but it will inevitably damage developing countries that rely on tourism for their chances of prosperity.
Good urban design and walkability boost local economic activity by increasing public activity, but cities need to pay more attention to the effects of microclimates on streets and public spaces.
For a century, Brazil’s Catholic Church has sent holy statues out to parishioners’ homes. A new study finds that these visits create a local subeconomy, benefitting families and the church.
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