certain fraction of low-quality science characterizes all the equilibria in the basic model. In fact, the absence of detected …

science and scientists. Building on the “impressionable years hypothesis” that attitudes are durably formed during the ages 18 … epidemics since 1970, we show that such exposure has no impact on views of science as an endeavor but that it significantly … individuals with little previous training in science subjects. Finally, our evidence suggests that epidemic-induced distrust …

from science and engineering relative to other fields. I find that the higher relative exit rate is driven by engineering … rather than science, and show that 60% of the gap can be explained by the relatively greater exit rate from engineering of …-related constraints and dissatisfaction with working conditions are only secondary factors. My results differ due to my use of non-science …

To what extent does "false science" impact the rate and direction of scientific change? We examine the impact of more …

Getting science policy right is a core objective of government that bears on scientific advance, economic growth …, health, and longevity. Yet the process of science is changing. As science advances and knowledge accumulates, ensuing … cycle and (ii) from solo researchers toward teams. This paper summarizes the evidence that science has evolved - and …

This paper considers the role of the allocation of scientific credit in determining the organization of science. We …

We propose a positive model of empirical science in which an analyst makes a report to an audience after observing some …