Tim Moore

Journal Articles

• Moore, T., Evans, W., & Garthwaite, C. (2022). "Guns and Violence: The Enduring Impact of Crack Cocaine Markets on Young Black Males." Journal of Public Economics vol. 206

Forthcoming Publications

• Moore, T., & Morris, T. (2022). "Shaping the Habits of Teen Drivers." American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
• Moore, T., Gelber, A., & Strand, A. (2022). "Disability Insurance Income Saves Lives." Journal of Political Economy

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  Deadly Gap: Research Examines Disparity in Murder Rate Among Young Black Males

  The murder rate for one demographic group saw sharp increases throughout the 1980s and remained higher than other demographic groups that experienced long-term declines in their murder rates, research by Tim Moore shows.

  Full story: Deadly Gap: Research Examines Disparity in Murder Rate Among Young Black Males

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  Research Shows Claiming Benefits Early Increases Mortality for Men

  Nearing retirement? You might want to rethink your options for when to start claiming benefits, says Tim Moore. New research shows that declining labor force participation leads to an immediate jump in mortality.

  Full story: Research Shows Claiming Benefits Early Increases Mortality for Men

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  Nighttime Driving Restrictions Reduce Accidents, Deaths Among Teen Drivers

  In most countries, traffic accidents are teenagers’ leading cause of death. A ban on nighttime driving with multiple passengers more than halved crashes, casualties, and deaths targeted by the ban, research from Tim Moore shows.

  Full story: Nighttime Driving Restrictions Reduce Accidents, Deaths Among Teen Drivers

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  At last, a convincing explanation for America’s drug-death crisis

  It is hard to overstate the impact of America’s fentanyl epidemic. The synthetic opioid and its close chemical relatives were involved in about 70% of the country’s 110,000 overdose deaths in 2022. They are now almost certainly the biggest killer of Americans between the ages of 18 and 49.

  Full story: At last, a convincing explanation for America’s drug-death crisis

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  Daniels School professors recognized for teaching excellence
  Three professors in the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business have been honored for their excellence in teaching. Winners were selected by a committee comprised of faculty, students, and teaching and learning staff.
• Purdue University livestreams panels on COVID-19 supply chain disruptions and economic implications
  Professors in the Krannert School of Management and College of Agriculture at Purdue University participated in an hourlong panel discussion and Q&A on May 18 about the disruptions to supply chains caused by COVID-19 and implications for consumers. Earlier in May, three Krannert faculty affiliates from the Purdue University Research Center in Economics (PURCE) hosted a Facebook Live event on the economic implications of COVID-19.
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  Purdue economists: Americans unemployed due to COVID-19 lockdowns could be slow to return to work
  The COVID-19 pandemic has paused the United States economy and resulted in historic levels of unemployment, and it’s unclear how easily the light switch can be turned back on, say Purdue University economists who specialize in public policy and labor markets.
• Krannert prof comments on economic impact of coronavirus pandemic
  Professor Tim Moore, a faculty affiliate in the Purdue University Research Center in Economics (PURCE), was featured on a panel of local experts and decision-makers in an hourlong special about the coronavirus pandemic recently broadcast on WLFI TV 18. You can view his segment beginning at the 46-minute mark.
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  Indiana students set to showcase classroom businesses at Purdue
  Local elementary students will showcase businesses they developed through a Purdue University program that promotes entrepreneurship in the classroom. The Classroom Business Enterprise showcase will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 10 in the Krannert Building's Krannert Drawing Room. The event will feature businesses started by students and teachers from schools in Lafayette and Frankfort, Indiana.