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Research Highlights

AEA Research Highlights feature selected articles published in the AEA journals.

Podcasts — Interviews with AEA authors discussing their work.
Articles — Summaries of AEA articles, based on interviews with the authors.
Featured Charts — Illumination of graphs from AEA journal articles.

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Research Highlights Podcast

The pros and cons of collaboration

May 26, 2021
Benjamin Jones discusses the rise of team research and implications for professional advancement.
Research Highlights Featured Chart

Building a family dynasty

May 24, 2021
How much do extended family members impact the growth of human capital for future generations?
Research Highlights Featured Chart

Trickle down corruption

May 19, 2021
Revelations of political malfeasance in Mexico led to a deterioration in ethical norms among students.
Research Highlights Article

Well-being and poverty

May 17, 2021
There are important considerations beyond incentives to work more.
Research Highlights Featured Chart

School spending matters

May 10, 2021
State funding cuts during the Great Recession had lasting effects on student outcomes.
Research Highlights Article

Captive shoppers

May 7, 2021
To what extent are travel barriers driving price dispersion in cities?
Research Highlights Featured Chart

Decomposing news shocks

May 5, 2021
How do expectations about the future supply of oil affect today’s oil prices?
Research Highlights Article

The effectiveness of HARP

May 3, 2021
How do homeowners respond when they can suddenly refinance their mortgages at lower rates?