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American Economic Review
ISSN 0002-8282 (Print) | ISSN 1944-7981 (Online)
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More testing is needed
January 27, 2020
The regulatory process for new medical technology is faster in Europe than the US. But which system benefits consumers the most?
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When the well runs dry
January 22, 2020
Small farmers are adapting to water loss by leaving the fields and working elsewhere.
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Carrying the scars of conflict
January 8, 2020
How does being exposed to violence as a child affect the behavior of asylum seekers in their new host country?
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Occupational hazard
January 6, 2020
Who wins and who loses from free trade?
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The forces that unite and divide us
December 16, 2019
A more nuanced understanding of diversity can help explain why some nations are better at fostering a common identity.
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Doctor diversity matters
December 11, 2019
Having more black physicians could lead to better health among black men.
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Cutting off support
November 22, 2019
The AEA interviews Thiemo Fetzer about how austerity policies after the financial crisis led to Brexit.
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Sticky wages and recessions
November 11, 2019
Unemployment in Indian villages was exacerbated when laborers resisted pay cuts during bad times.
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