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Abortion Bans May Have Changed How People Have Sex 

James Flynn, David Munro and Caitlin Myers
In new research, James Flynn, David Munro, and Caitlin Myers document how sexual behavior has changed in light of total abortion bans enacted after Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health. They find that abortion bans reduced sexual activity and increased contraceptive use, motivated by individuals having an increased awareness of state policy.
Research

State Corruption Influences Government Transparency During Elections

Ray Fisman, Aron Malatinszky and Eyüb Yegen
In new research, Raymond Fisman, Aron Malatinszky, and Eyüb Yegen find that states with higher levels of corruption are more likely to delay or reject requests for government data required by freedom of information laws in the leadup to elections.
Antitrust and Competition

“Pay for Half” Offers a Better Remedy for Google’s Search Monopoly

Alissa Cooper, Fiona Scott Morton and Nick Jacobson
A remedy of “Pay for Half” that limits the share of devices for which Google can pay for default search status, as well as the share of revenue Google can pay its channel parters for that status, offers a middle ground that would help restore competition while preserving revenue for distribution partners, argue Alissa Cooper, Fiona Scott Morton, and Nick Jacobson.
ESG, Corporate Governance & Future of the Firm

Corporate Leaders Have Moved Left, But the Money Hasn’t Followed

Reilly Steel
In new research, Reilly S. Steel finds that corporate leaders’ individual political preferences are shifting left, but their aggregate spending remains skewed to the right. 
Antitrust and Competition

Merger Review Should Test for Labor Market Mavericks

Shishene Jing
Although merger review now acknowledges potential harms to labor markets, the analytical tools remain underdeveloped. Shishene Jing proposes identifying “labor market mavericks” as companies essential to maintaining competition among employers and preventing mergers that could reduce wages and other worker benefits.
Stigler Center News

Call for 2027 Applications: The Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program

ProMarket writers
The Stigler Center has opened applications for its Journalists in Residence Program. Applications are due September 20. The Stigler Center has opened applications for its...

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