Research Highlights

AEA Research Highlights feature selected articles published in the AEA journals.

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Stimulating the vote

February 13, 2019
The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act provided a boost to Democrats in the 2012 election.
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Partners in Crime

February 11, 2019
How do schools become breeding grounds for criminal relationships?
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Learning from Sesame Street

February 1, 2019
An interview with Melissa Kearney about the impact of educational television on young children.
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Shipping may vary

January 30, 2019
How can differences in export costs explain cross-country income inequality?
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Expanding access vs. controlling costs

January 23, 2019
A new paper examines some of the factors that may drive patient choices to pursue expensive fertility treatments.
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City planning for retirement

January 22, 2019
Why do some cities have higher unfunded liabilities than others?