Research Highlights

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

Podcasts — Interviews with AEA authors discussing their work.
Articles — Summaries of AEA articles, based on interviews with the authors.
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More than a paycheck

August 29, 2018
The AEA interviews Stephan Meier about the nonmonetary rewards of work.
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The threat of ethnic politics

August 22, 2018
Misbehavior among Kenyan police officers increased following the rise of tribal politics.
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Lower premiums or higher profits

August 20, 2018
When private insurers get a boost in Medicare subsidies, how much do they pass on to consumers?
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Visible women

August 15, 2018
How much does having a female leader help shrink the gender gap for rank-and-file positions?
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Refusing to act on climate change

August 13, 2018
The outlook for meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement doesn't look good in an era of minimal policy intervention.
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The best defense money can buy

August 8, 2018
How should poor defendants be matched with a government-provided attorney?
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A powerful incentive to save

August 6, 2018
Can a temporary banking promotion have lasting effects on financial behavior?
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Taking professors' privilege

August 1, 2018
How does denying researchers full rights to their work affect startup activity at universities?
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Rejecting the party line

July 30, 2018
How does the roll-call order relate to whether a Senator breaks ranks on a vote?