Bias at the polls

June 20, 2018

Increased diversity of polling station administrators can reduce bias on election day.

Is a globalized world a less equal world?

June 15, 2018

The relationship between globalization and inequality is not always straightforward.

There goes the neighborhood

June 11, 2018

Online platforms like Yelp can help economists learn about how gentrification happens in real time.

Designing theories for the real world

June 6, 2018

The AEA interviews 2018 John Bates Clark Medalist Parag Pathak.

What's it worth to you?

June 1, 2018

Evidence from the Canadian airline industry offers a nuanced view of how competition affects price discrimination.

Why may workers underinvest in their skills?

May 29, 2018

Big data can help incentivize human capital development.

Taking smart chances

May 23, 2018

The AEA interviews David Huffman about how a person’s cognitive ability relates to their taste for risk.

Creating criminals?

May 18, 2018

Restricting immigrants’ ability to work causes an increase in financially motivated crime.

Protection from predators

May 14, 2018

What are the economic consequences when governments don't keep law and order?

From tax credits to college credits

May 9, 2018

Tax refunds can boost college enrollment among low-income families.