American Economic Journal:
Applied Economics

ISSN 1945-7782 (Print) | ISSN 1945-7790 (Online)

AEJ: Applied Economics Research Highlights

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Survey says?

April 17, 2019
Inaccurate Census data has led researchers to underestimate the effectiveness of anti-poverty programs.
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Reassessing public health campaigns

April 8, 2019
Are we overstating the role that anti-TB initiatives played in driving down death rates in the 20th century?
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Looking for work first

February 19, 2019
Should welfare require a period of job search?
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Party favors

December 12, 2018
Do competitive elections curb party favoritism?
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A shock to civility

November 5, 2018
When liberalized trade caused foreign competition to increase in Brazil, crime went up, too.
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Modern family

October 24, 2018
How do parental leave policies affect relationship stability at home?
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On the wrong track

October 17, 2018
An education reform at the University of Cape Town offers lessons on grouping students by academic achievement.