Announcement

2019 Mitsui Finance Symposium

November 19, 2019

The symposium will be held at the University of Michigan on June 25-27, 2020.

Research Highlights Article

Capping health insurers’ profit margins

November 18, 2019

Did Obamacare regulations bring down premiums? Probably not.

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An efficient way to reduce emissions

November 15, 2019

Carbon taxes may be more effective in curbing pollution than previously believed.

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Fighting poverty with a living wage

November 13, 2019

How much would raising the minimum wage increase family incomes?

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Sticky wages and recessions

November 11, 2019

Unemployment in Indian villages was exacerbated when laborers resisted pay cuts during bad times.

Announcement

Call for Papers for East Coast College Social Sciences Association Conference Roundtable

November 11, 2019

The roundtable will be held April 3-4, 2020 in Washington DC metropolitan area.

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Kids and job inequality

November 6, 2019

Becoming a parent impacts career prospects, but hurts women much more than men.

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Motivated to serve and protect

November 4, 2019

New study explores the trustworthiness of applicants to the German police force.

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Applications open for the AEA Summer Program

November 1, 2019

Learn more about this great training opportunity! Apply now.

Recommendations for Further Reading

India's population growth, legalizing marijuana, and dominant digital platforms

November 1, 2019

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