Research Highlights

AEA Research Highlights feature selected articles published in the AEA journals.

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Door-to-door health care

July 24, 2019
Could an "Avon-like" entrepreneurial program reduce child mortality in developing countries?
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A shift in the gig economy

July 17, 2019
People who earn money from online platforms are turning increasingly to leasing services.
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The fault in our superstars

July 10, 2019
How do the firms of today match up with the firms of yesterday?
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Measuring misallocation

July 8, 2019
How much are countries like Saudi Arabia distorting oil markets?
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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.
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Betting on beach tourism

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