Research Highlights Podcast

W.E.B. Du Bois and the history of marginalism

February 11, 2026

Daniel Kuehn discusses key insights in marginalist wage theory developed by W. E. B. Du Bois when he was a Harvard graduate student.

Recommendations for Further Reading

A Silicon Valley cartel, the Nobel prize, and saving killer whales

February 4, 2026

Reading recommendations from Timothy Taylor, managing editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives"

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The hidden social costs of cancer

February 4, 2026

A Danish study shows that an adverse health shock increases the chances of criminal behavior.

Member Announcement

American Economic Review: Insights — Editor Search: Request for Suggestions

February 3, 2026

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Research Highlights Article

A quiet revolution

January 29, 2026

The role of faith-based government policies in reshaping Americans’ beliefs and values.

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Technological change and the transformation of women's work in the twentieth century

January 22, 2026

The adoption of milking machines in Norway.

Research Highlights Podcast

Diversifying college applications

January 14, 2026

Nageeb Ali and Ran Shorrer discuss the optimal strategy for applying to college.

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements and Annual Meeting Highlights

January 13, 2026

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Measuring welfare

January 8, 2026

A comprehensive measure of well-being shows that the gap between Black and White Americans is larger than traditional metrics suggest.

Member Announcement

AEA Awards Announced at the 2026 ASSA Meeting in Philadelphia

January 7, 2026

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