Research Highlights Article

Rebel radio

June 29, 2020

Can a simple message to come home convince insurgents to leave the battlefield?

Research Highlights Podcast

Rethinking racial discrimination

June 24, 2020

Harvard professor Mario Small discusses how sociology can help economics diversify its perspective.

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The enduring effect of communism

June 22, 2020

East Germany hasn’t caught up with the rest of the country. Why?

Research Highlights Article

Clean hands and dirty jobs

June 19, 2020

How much do politicians’ relatives get special treatment on the job market?

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Breaking the poverty cycle

June 17, 2020

Can a support program for disadvantaged high school students have lasting effects?

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Figuring out what works

June 15, 2020

Healthy people follow health trends. That behavior can actually cloud research.

Research Highlights Podcast

The persistence of poverty and insecurity

June 10, 2020

The AEA interviews 2020 John Bates Clark Medalist Melissa Dell.

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Financial culture

June 8, 2020

Do bankers have different values than the rest of society?

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Few companies, fewer products

June 5, 2020

The oligopolistic smartphone market isn't producing enough phones for consumers.

Member Announcement

Statement from the AEA Executive Committee

June 5, 2020

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