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Regulation gone wrong

October 9, 2017

When Brazil shut down its mahogany market, violence ensued.

Announcement

Congratulations to Richard Thaler on Being Awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

October 9, 2017

Thaler was honored for his work on behavioral economics.

Announcement

2018 John Bates Clark Medal Nominations

October 5, 2017

Economics Departments invited to submit nominations for the 2018 John Bates Clark Medal

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How the growing service sector shrank the gender gap

October 4, 2017

A video about the role that the service economy played in leveling the playing field in the labor market.

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Diverse countries, diverse cultures

October 2, 2017

The relationship between ethnicity and culture is not always clear-cut.

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Is globalization good?

September 29, 2017

Historically, the benefits have been limited.

Announcement

Ad Hoc LGBTQ Economics Working Group launches newsletter

September 28, 2017

Inaugural issue of “Maynard's Notes” newsletter is now posted online

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Pulling voters to the right

September 27, 2017

To what extent is Fox News helping elect Republicans?

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Are we in a "golden age" for entertainment?

September 25, 2017

The AEA interviews Joel Waldfogel about the quality of books, music, movies, and television produced in the digital age.

Announcement

2018 RAND Summer Institute

September 22, 2017

The institute will be held July 9-12, 2018 in Santa Monica, CA