Research Highlight

The persistence of poverty and insecurity

June 10, 2020

The AEA interviews 2020 John Bates Clark Medalist Melissa Dell.

Chart of the Week

Financial culture

June 8, 2020

Do bankers have different values than the rest of society?

Research Highlight

Few companies, fewer products

June 5, 2020

The oligopolistic smartphone market isn't producing enough phones for consumers.

Member Announcement

Statement from the AEA Executive Committee

June 5, 2020

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Chart of the Week

Take it again

June 3, 2020

Retaking the SAT boosts scores and college enrollment, especially for minority and low-income students.

Did you know?

AER: Insights Q&A with Editor Amy Finkelstein

June 2, 2020

As AER: Insights approaches its first anniversary, its founding editor, Amy Finkelstein, answers some questions about the journal.

Research Highlight

Tariff exemptions and political connections

June 1, 2020

Why do special economic zones exist?

AEA in the news

Submissions open for the 2020 TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award

May 29, 2020

Submissions must be postmarked by September 7, 2020.

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements: AEA/ASSA Meeting, January 2021 (May 28, 2020)

May 28, 2020

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Announcement

Oliver E. Williamson (1932-2020)

May 28, 2020

The Nobel Laureate's work focused on the structure of organizations.