American Economic Journal:
Applied Economics

ISSN 1945-7782 (Print) | ISSN 1945-7790 (Online)

AEJ: Applied Economics Research Highlights

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Medicaid spillovers

April 2, 2024
An expansion of Medicaid eligibility for children born after 1983 significantly reduced rates of adult incarceration.
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Impacts of school remediation policy

February 7, 2024
How do test-based remediation policies affect educational outcomes for low-performing students?
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Scandals and moral breakdown

November 27, 2023
Does exposure to news about local corruption increase dishonest behavior among citizens?
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Social media and inflammatory rhetoric

August 1, 2023
Does animosity toward minorities on Twitter increase antiminority sentiment and lead to hate crimes?