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Blacks and the 2012 Elections: A Preliminary Analysis

December 2012

by David A. Bositis, Ph.D.

Place Matters for Health in the South Delta: Ensuring Opportunities for Good Health for All

November 2012

by The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Place Matters for Health in Baltimore: Ensuring Opportunities for Good Health for All

November 2012

by The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Changing Expectations: Factors Influencing Paternal Involvement in Pregnancy and Childbirth

October 2012

by Jermane Bond, Ph.D.

Cooling the Planet, Clearing the Air: Climate Policy, Carbon Pricing, and Co-Benefits

September 2012

by James K. Boyce, Ph.D.; Manuel Pastor, Ph.D

Place Matters for Health in Bernalillo County: Ensuring Opportunities for Good Health for All

September 2012

by The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

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