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This paper proposes a method to estimate spillover effects of a random treatment using a nonrandom sample of individuals for whom the analyst can observe their outcomes.

Males comprise a small fraction of the nurse labor force, yet across the distribution of wages, male nurses earn more than female nurses.

This paper investigates the influence of peers on legislators’ voting choices within the U.S. Congress by considering different professional connections. We argue that the polarizing impact of money in politics, alongside the echo chamber dynamics resulting from partisan connections, provides a plausible explanation for the observed increase in polarization in the U.S. Congress.

This paper proposes a model-based empirical method for a policymaker to effectively target adolescents with a prevention program to reduce risky behavior such as marijuana consumption. We assume that peer pressure is the mechanism that determines how social interactions influence these behaviors.