Research Highlight Finding the best person for the job August 14, 2020 Does offering more career advancement attract less motivated workers?
Announcement 90th International Atlantic Economic Conference August 12, 2020 The conference will be held virtually on October 15-18, 2020.
Chart of the Week Can tax policy change gender norms? August 12, 2020 The earned income tax credit spurred more women to work and changed social attitudes in the process.
Research Highlight Bound by history August 10, 2020 Would requiring incumbents to match their previous best vote share improve our democracy?
Research Highlight Wielding charity for political influence August 5, 2020 Marianne Bertrand and Matilde Bombardini discuss how much of corporate philanthropy is really lobbying.
Recommendations for Further Reading Community policing, WWII economics, and public transit August 4, 2020 Reading recommendations from Timothy Taylor, managing editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives.
Chart of the Week Personal property as corporate collateral August 3, 2020 How much do changing house prices affect business investment?
Research Highlight The spillover effects of trade wars July 31, 2020 The 2018 tariffs caused price spikes to products that weren't even protected.
Member Announcement AEA Member Announcements: 2020 Annual Election and Proposed Bylaw Amendments July 31, 2020 View member announcements from July 31, 2020.
Chart of the Week Representation matters July 29, 2020 How much can role models help to diversify the economics profession?
