Evidence for Action (E4A) funds research evaluating the population health, wellbeing, and racial equity impacts of programs, policies, and practices. What We're Learning is a repository of media pieces, research articles, presentations, reports, and other materials highlighting E4A supported research and findings. Sort by topic or resource type.
Results suggest that changes in norms around fare evasion, reduced the price elasticity of demand for travel by transit among individuals with low incomes.
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Climate change has intensified wildfire frequency and severity across North America, creating air quality challenges for urban areas both near and far from fire sources.
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Children and families benefit from consistent financial support. The 2021 temporary Child Tax Credit expansion reduced material hardship and improved parental mental health, but less is known about its effects on child well-being.
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Black and White older adults’ end-of-life experiences: Does hospice use mitigate racial disparities?
Hospice use is associated with increased perceived death quality, particularly for Black decedents, suggesting that expanding equitable access to high-quality hospice services may be a promising pathway for intervention.
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There is a movement toward supported crisis response, with a focus on helping individuals achieve sustainable, positive health and wellbeing. This shift moves away from traditional policing models that focus on preventing crime through coercion and criminal deterrence. Such shifts have the potential to result in safer communities and enhanced health and racial justice
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