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Cite your sources

March 14, 2018

What can economists’ citations tell us about the field?

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Process of assimilation

February 28, 2018

An interview with Leah Boustan about immigrant earnings, assimilation, and policy

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Saying no to energy savings

December 18, 2017

Economics is helping to explain the energy-efficiency gap.

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What should we do about climate change?

September 11, 2017

Economists agree that we need to invest in solutions, but exactly how much remains up for debate.

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Does educational choice lead to success?

July 6, 2017

An interview with Dennis Epple on what the evidence says about school vouchers

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I don't want to know

March 10, 2017

Why do we avoid certain information and what are the consequences for our society?

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Should we worry that banks continue to grow more connected?

October 5, 2016

What economists have learned about financial contagion since 2008

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One year of Research Highlights

June 29, 2016

Catch up on our most-read stories from the past twelve months

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How much is privacy worth to today’s consumers?

June 13, 2016

People say they value their privacy highly — but don't always act like it online

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What have economists learned about culture?

December 21, 2015

Understanding the interplay between culture and institutions