I ask whether the writing quality affects a research paper's impact. Using papers published in the American Economic Review between 2000 and 2009 I apply a standardized readability metric to score the quality of the writing of the introduction section of each paper. Using citation counts to...

Domestic violence generates long-term effects on offenders, victims, and other household members. Insight into triggers of family violence can inform policy and improve services aimed at reducing abusive behavior. We investigate potential domestic violence triggers by analyzing unexpected losses...