William Nordhaus (1941–2026)
November 2, 2026
The economics profession is saddened by the loss of the Nobel laureate and former AEA president.
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Noncompetes and the spread of ideas
October 22, 2026
Kate Reinmuth and Emma Rockall discuss the effects of labor mobility restrictions on innovation.
Don't miss the AEA sessions on economic investments and institutions at ASSA 2027!
October 20, 2026
The effects of the 2017 US corporate tax cut
October 15, 2026
Congratulations to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
October 12, 2026