The wrong side of the tracks
May 15, 2026
Eric Chyn discusses the effects of racial segregation on long-run economic outcomes.
Research highlights article
The effect of prison sentences on financial crime
Evidence from Finland suggests that incarceration for fraud defendants reduces recidivism and discourages misconduct among defendants’ colleagues.
JOE Network
The AEA's JOE Network is targeted to the comprehensive needs of employers, candidates, and faculty.
Best Practices for Economists
Building a more diverse, inclusive, and productive profession.
News
The effect of parental death on individual earnings
May 8, 2026
The sudden death of a parent has a significant impact on labor earnings, but affects men and women differently.
Resource misallocation
May 1, 2026
Slate of Candidates for the 2026 AEA Election
April 28, 2026
East–West preindustrial wage divergence
April 22, 2026