American Economic Journal:
Applied Economics

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

AEJ: Applied Economics Research Highlights

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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.
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Take it to the bank

October 3, 2018
How payment methods determine the amount you save
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Breaking down barriers

July 23, 2018
What are the spillover effects from free trade agreements?
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Investing in neighborhoods

July 16, 2018
Where are the biggest economic benefits when governments spend on infrastructure improvements?
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Get the lead out

July 13, 2018
How much can we mitigate the damaging effects of lead exposure in kids?