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

All quiet on the job front

October 10, 2018

How costly are recessions for veterans?

Escaping to opportunity

October 1, 2018

Leaving impoverished public housing projects has profound long-term consequences for children.

Explanation of benefits

September 26, 2018

Are policymakers providing enough information about social programs?

Equal opportunities?

September 17, 2018

The AEA interviews Kelly Bedard about how gender-neutral tenure clock stopping policies can actually widen the gender gap in the profession.

Bigger reach, higher prices

September 13, 2018

Mergers may increase health care costs even when competition isn't weakened.

No prosperity without freedom

September 4, 2018

Can China's media thrive while being a propaganda arm for the government?

More than a paycheck

August 29, 2018

The AEA interviews Stephan Meier about the nonmonetary rewards of work.

Lower premiums or higher profits

August 20, 2018

When private insurers get a boost in Medicare subsidies, how much do they pass on to consumers?

Visible women

August 15, 2018

How much does having a female leader help shrink the gender gap for rank-and-file positions?

The best defense money can buy

August 8, 2018

How should poor defendants be matched with a government-provided attorney?