Research

In a recent article Isabella Weber, economics, discusses her rise from “the most hated woman in economics” to one of the most prominent economists of our time.

Jennifer Lundquist and Andrew Paik, sociology, are part of the multi-institutional research team which was awarded $50,000. 

Brandyn Churchill, resource economics, has co-authored a new paper exploring the role of beauty pageants and their effects on the mental health of young women. 

On April 26, Gerald Friedman, economics, presented his latest economic analysis of a bill that proposes a single-payer healthcare system in Massachusetts. 

Jasmine Kerrissey, sociology and labor studies, has co-authored a new book, "Booms and Busts: The Ongoing Fight Over the U.S. Labor Movement."

The Institute for Social Science Research is pleased to announce the selection of its 2023-24 ISSR Scholars.

More than 50% of Massachusetts Republicans surveyed have considered moving out-of-state in the past year, according to new UMass Poll results. 

Jamie Rowen, legal studies and political science, has published a new research article in Law & Social Inquiry. 

Paul Collins, Jr., legal studies and political science, has co-authored an article in The Conversation on the effect Trump has on confidence in the legal system

At almost 100 days in office, Gov. Maura Healey has an approval rating of almost 60%, according to the results of a new UMass Amherst poll. 

Jane Fountain, director of the School of Public Policy, recently published a new article on challenges to democracy in an era of digitalization. 

Burcu Baykurt, communication, and Alphoncina Lyamuya '20 '21 MPPA have authored a research article on machine learning and predictable borders.