American Economic Journal:
Economic Policy

ISSN 1945-7731 (Print) | ISSN 1945-774X (Online)

AEJ: Economic Policy Research Highlights

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Higher pay, fewer hours

May 9, 2022
How did increases in the minimum wage affect demand for low-wage workers in Seattle?
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Basic income and welfare traps

February 28, 2022
Can replacing unemployment benefits with a basic income boost employment?
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Quarters vs. semesters

February 21, 2022
How does switching to a different academic calendar impact students?
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Money well spent

February 18, 2022
Jason Baron discusses the effects of different types of school spending on student outcomes.
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Stopping the churn

December 3, 2021
Many eligible participants lose SNAP benefits due to the difficulties of recertifying.
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Patent disclosure

December 1, 2021
Does access to patent documentation spur follow-on innovation?
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Getting the help they need

November 29, 2021
How did cuts to special education in Texas affect the long-run outcomes for students?