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The elite-school wage premium

August 17, 2020

How much does going to a prestigious college matter?

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Finding the best person for the job

August 14, 2020

Does offering more career advancement attract less motivated workers?

Announcement

90th International Atlantic Economic Conference

August 12, 2020

The conference will be held virtually on October 15-18, 2020.

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Can tax policy change gender norms?

August 12, 2020

The earned income tax credit spurred more women to work and changed social attitudes in the process.

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Bound by history

August 10, 2020

Would requiring incumbents to match their previous best vote share improve our democracy?

Research Highlights Podcast

Wielding charity for political influence

August 5, 2020

Marianne Bertrand and Matilde Bombardini discuss how much of corporate philanthropy is really lobbying.

Recommendations for Further Reading

Community policing, WWII economics, and public transit

August 4, 2020

Reading recommendations from Timothy Taylor, managing editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives.

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Personal property as corporate collateral

August 3, 2020

How much do changing house prices affect business investment?

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The spillover effects of trade wars

July 31, 2020

The 2018 tariffs caused price spikes to products that weren't even protected.

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements: 2020 Annual Election and Proposed Bylaw Amendments

July 31, 2020

View member announcements from July 31, 2020.