Announcement

2021 John Bates Clark Medal Nominations

October 16, 2020

Economics Departments invited to submit nominations for the 2021 John Bates Clark Medal.

Research Highlights Podcast

Populism's rise

October 14, 2020

Political scientist Yotam Margalit discusses why economic anxiety alone doesn’t explain the appeal of populist politicians.

Announcement

Russell Sage Foundation Pipeline Grants Competition

October 13, 2020

The deadline is November 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Announcement

Russell Sage Foundation Programs and Initiatives Currently Accepting Letters of Inquiry

October 13, 2020

The deadline is November 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Announcement

Congratulations to Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson on Being Awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

October 12, 2020

AEA distinguished fellows Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson lauded for contributions to auction theory and new formats for auctioning off ever more complex objects.

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Gender roles and misperceptions

October 12, 2020

Men in Saudi Arabia underestimate how many of their peers think women should be able to work outside the home.

Research Highlights Article

Bureaucratic water fights

October 9, 2020

Resolving tension between state and local authorities in Brazil boosted needed investments in water and sanitation services.

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International exposure

October 7, 2020

Revaluations of foreign currency debt can be especially severe for individual borrowers.

Member Announcement

AEA Member Announcements: AEA Elections and Other Announcements (October 6, 2020)

October 6, 2020

View member announcements from October 6, 2020.

Research Highlights Article

Quietly preventing a bank run

October 5, 2020

Should policymakers maintain anonymity for financial institutions who need a bailout during a crisis?