Research Highlights

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

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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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Cutting taxes, creating jobs

October 15, 2018
How would lowering the corporate tax rate affect entrepreneurial decisions and employment?
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Take it to the bank

October 3, 2018
How payment methods determine the amount you save
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Escaping to opportunity

October 1, 2018
Leaving impoverished public housing projects has profound long-term consequences for children.
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Explanation of benefits

September 26, 2018
Are policymakers providing enough information about social programs?
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Job killer or creator?

September 24, 2018
What impact did a $15 per hour minimum wage have on the employment rate in three cities?
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Back to school

September 19, 2018
Providing more information to prospective students encourages a return to school.
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Equal opportunities?

September 17, 2018
The AEA interviews Kelly Bedard about how gender-neutral tenure clock stopping policies can actually widen the gender gap in the profession.