Announcement

Ad Hoc LGBTQ Economics Working Group launches newsletter

September 28, 2017

Inaugural issue of “Maynard's Notes” newsletter is now posted online

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Pulling voters to the right

September 27, 2017

To what extent is Fox News helping elect Republicans?

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Are we in a "golden age" for entertainment?

September 25, 2017

The AEA interviews Joel Waldfogel about the quality of books, music, movies, and television produced in the digital age.

Announcement

2018 RAND Summer Institute

September 22, 2017

The institute will be held July 9-12, 2018 in Santa Monica, CA

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The business competition that worked

September 20, 2017

Even in a recession, Nigeria’s higher employment and innovation persisted.

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Not an empty (tariff) threat

September 18, 2017

Uncertain trade policy stifled China’s export growth.

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The downsides of virtual learning

September 15, 2017

Online courses can create setbacks for students.

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A shallow pool of safe assets

September 13, 2017

A shortage of safe places for investors to park their money threatens the global economy.

AEA in the news

Explaining the gender wage gap

September 13, 2017

Vox featured a paper that appeared in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics about the gender wage gap.

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What should we do about climate change?

September 11, 2017

Economists agree that we need to invest in solutions, but exactly how much remains up for debate.