Excited that this paper is out! @p_fomby and I describe nonresident parent wealth among children in the US using the @umpsid. We show that children likely have access to this wealth, and that it matters for their educational attainment in young adulthood.
I have no well-articulated takes, no reasons why, no maybe-we-should-haves, no post mortems, no counterfactuals, no reassurances, no next steps. Right now I only have deep and profound sadness.
.@EmilyTreleaven & @EmmaBanchoff describe the proportion of young children residing in polygynous households over a 20-year period of significant social and demographic change https://t.co/06IG1J9UBY
Analyses using DHS data (2000–2020) show a steady decline in the proportion of young children living in polygynous households in SSA, though the pace of decline is smaller than concurrent shifts in the prevalence of polygynous unions. https://t.co/UBC0Nr062h
"What is new with Francis is a more humble and generous tone, a willingness to acknowledge more fully the presence of God in other traditions."
Thomas Banchoff analyzes Pope Francis's latest comments on non-Christian religions:
https://t.co/7Vg10l2qVQ
.@EmmaBanchoff, Bill Axinn, Dirgha Ghimire & Kate Scott used the Chitwan Valley Family Study in Nepal to investigate associations between maternal major depressive disorder & daughters' family formation behaviors https://t.co/q5lNS8uk5w @UM_PSC
Drawing on 25 years of longitudinal panel study data from Nepal, @EmmaBanchoff presents on intergenerational ties, family formation trajectories , and marital timing. Parental experiences and attitudes shape their children's family formation. Join us at #PAA2024.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role of James Bond, taking over from Daniel Craig, The Sun reports.
He is expected to sign the contract in the next few days.
Over a powerful dissent, a federal court has rejected Kenny Smith's challenge to being executed by nitrogen asphyxiation. The dissenting judge explained why tonight's scheduled execution in Alabama should not happen:
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed faculty member Xiaohong Xu.
Xiaohong passed away on December 12 surrounded by family and friends. Our academic community mourns a great loss today. Read more about his lasting impact. https://t.co/ZyQs6kdJHV
🔥 #ISRNextGeneration scholar @EmmaBanchoff@UM_PSC used her 2023 Weinberg award to fund a 6-week field visit to ISER-N Nepal, exploring the Chitwan Valley Family Study. "I cannot overstate how meaningful, inspiring, and invaluable this trip was for the advancement of my work."