Research Highlights Article

Affirmative action’s unintended consequences

August 9, 2021

Brazil’s policy to help disadvantaged students gain acceptance into public universities may paradoxically lead to obstacles.

Research Highlights Podcast

Military handoffs

August 4, 2021

Austin Wright discusses the withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan and the Taliban's response.

Announcement

Announcement: UW Certificate in Economics and Data Science

August 3, 2021

Announcing UW Certificate in Economics and Data Science

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Telegraphing prices

August 2, 2021

How did faster communication technology affect rice markets in 19th century China?

Member Announcement

AEA Announcements: ASSA 2022 and job market

August 2, 2021

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Research Highlights Article

Delaying pay

July 30, 2021

An experiment in Malawi reveals how a deferred wage scheme can overcome barriers to saving.

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements: 2021 Annual Election

July 30, 2021

View member announcement from July 30, 2021.

Announcement

Call for Applications: Institute of Advanced Study School of Social Sciences

July 29, 2021

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2021.

Recommendations for Further Reading

Electric power, pandemic policies, and human networks

July 29, 2021

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

Announcement

CeMENT Mentoring Program Accepting Applications for Workshops

July 28, 2021

Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2021.