Research Highlights

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

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Learning to cheat

March 5, 2018
A high school program designed to promote learning incentivized cheating as well.
Research Highlights Article

Process of assimilation

February 28, 2018
An interview with Leah Boustan about immigrant earnings, assimilation, and policy
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Guilty until proven innocent

February 26, 2018
How does being detained before trial affect the chances that a defendant will be found guilty?
Research Highlights Featured Chart

Funding and favoritism in the EU

February 21, 2018
Agricultural Commissioners allocate more of the budget to their home countries.
Research Highlights Article

When less is more

February 19, 2018
Why would a five-star restaurant not want to disclose a positive inspection score?
Research Highlights Featured Chart

Imagining a better life

February 12, 2018
Treating AIDS patients in sub-Saharan Africa made people there feel optimistic about living longer. So, they invested in their future.