Research Highlights Article

Parental investment and educational attainment

November 28, 2022

How does family background affect college completion?

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Annual Meeting Registration and Other Announcements

November 28, 2022

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More information, more polarization

November 21, 2022

Do efforts at persuasion in modern autocracies entrench political opinions?

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The costs of cultural traditions

November 15, 2022

Eduardo Montero and Dean Yang discuss the long-term economic consequences of religious festivals in Mexico that coincide with peak planting or harvest months.

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Message from the AEA President about policy on harassment and discrimination

November 11, 2022

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Life cycle income profiles

November 9, 2022

Lifetime earnings data provide insights on how average earnings for men and women in the United States have changed over time.

Recommendations for Further Reading

Digital currencies, distressed places, and immigration

November 7, 2022

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

Research Highlights Article

The economic origins of self-governance

November 2, 2022

How did commerce in England influence parliamentary representation?

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Predistribution vs redistribution

October 27, 2022

Why is income inequality higher in the United States than in Europe?

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CSWEP Mentoring Breakfasts for Junior Economists

October 27, 2022

The deadline to register for the breakfast events is December 1, 2022.