Research Highlights

The AEA profiles research from all of its journals covering the wide range of topics that economists study. The entire archive of research highlights is below. A list of featured charts from AEA journals are also available.

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Archive

Door-to-door health care

July 24, 2019
Could an "Avon-like" entrepreneurial program reduce child mortality in developing countries?

Betting on beach tourism

June 26, 2019
How do investments in the service sector affect economic growth in developing countries?

Debts and degrees

June 21, 2019
In a randomized controlled trial, telling students about loans led to more borrowing, but also better grades.

Starting early

June 17, 2019
What are the effects of enrolling younger children in a pre-K program?