Announcement

13th Annual "Challenges of Europe" International Conference

August 29, 2018

Conference to be held May 22-24, 2019.

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What our Facebook network reveals about us

August 27, 2018

Geographic dispersion of friends provides insights into social and economic activity.

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements: AEJ: Economic Policy Editor search -- request for suggestions

August 27, 2018

View member announcement from August 27, 2018.

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The threat of ethnic politics

August 22, 2018

Misbehavior among Kenyan police officers increased following the rise of tribal politics.

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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?

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Visible women

August 15, 2018

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

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Refusing to act on climate change

August 13, 2018

The outlook for meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement doesn't look good in an era of minimal policy intervention.

Recommendations for Further Reading

E-cigarettes, socio-economics of LGBTI, and kidney donors

August 10, 2018

Reading recommendations from Timothy Taylor, managing editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives

AEA in the news

The Economist highlights JEP article about social connectedness

August 9, 2018

Researchers use Facebook data to create "Social Connectedness Index."

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The best defense money can buy

August 8, 2018

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