Chart of the Week Measuring misallocation July 8, 2019 How much are countries like Saudi Arabia distorting oil markets?
Research Highlight Ensuring voting rights for minorities July 5, 2019 The AEA interviews Desmond Ang about the long-run effects of federal oversight of election laws.
Chart of the Week Pursuing happiness in America July 3, 2019 Well-being among white and black Americans is converging.
AEA in the news Financial Times features forthcoming JEL paper July 2, 2019 George Akerlof argues for re-examining the types of research published and promoted in top journals.
Research Highlight Meeting the needs of the elderly July 1, 2019 What should state governments do to improve the quality of nursing homes? Pennsylvania may offer some lessons.
Announcement Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on Modern Economic Anthropology July 1, 2019 The deadline for proposal submission is August 12, 2019.
Member Announcement Follow up Letter to Membership from AEA President Ben Bernanke June 27, 2019 Read the member announcement from June 27, 2019.
Research Highlight Betting on beach tourism June 26, 2019 How do investments in the service sector affect economic growth in developing countries?
Chart of the Week Stealth consolidation under weakened antitrust laws June 24, 2019 Smaller mergers could be playing a big role in concentrating local markets across the US.
Research Highlight Debts and degrees June 21, 2019 In a randomized controlled trial, telling students about loans led to more borrowing, but also better grades.
