Research Highlights Article

Did holiday gift giving just create a multi-billion-dollar loss for the economy?

December 28, 2015

Why the holiday season may have a hidden downside

Research Highlights Article

What have economists learned about culture?

December 21, 2015

Understanding the interplay between culture and institutions

AEA in the news

Political risks: Punches, eggs and assassination attempts

December 18, 2015

BBC News covered an AEJ: Macroeconomics article about assassination attempts

AEA in the news

Congress will lift the oil export ban, boost clean energy subsidies. Is that a good trade?

December 18, 2015

Vox cited an AER: Papers and Proceedings paper about tax subsidies for renewable energy sources

AEA in the news

Duke University study: Fracking lowers home values by $30K

December 15, 2015

The Charlotte Business Observer covered an AER study about the effect of shale gas wells on home prices

AEA in the news

Obamacare Sign-Ups Could Get A Bump As Higher Penalties Kick In

December 15, 2015

NPR's Morning Edition covered an AER article in a story about health insurance penalties

AEA in the news

Here’s an amazingly simple way to cut poverty

December 15, 2015

Vox covered an AER paper on earned-income tax credit benefits

Research Highlights Article

Why does water pollution get worse at political boundaries?

December 14, 2015

Rethinking incentives for local politicians in China

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements: Annual Meeting and Other Announcements (December 11, 2015)

December 11, 2015

View member announcements from December 11, 2015

Research Highlights Article

Is shale gas drilling good for local communities?

December 8, 2015

Home sale prices can tell us whether shale gas wells make good neighbors