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Pursuing happiness in America

July 3, 2019

Well-being among white and black Americans is converging.

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Making economics transparent and reproducible

November 16, 2018

The AEA interviews Ted Miguel about the credibility of economics.

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Are global firms good?

June 25, 2018

A small number of firms dominate international trade.

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Is a globalized world a less equal world?

June 15, 2018

The relationship between globalization and inequality is not always straightforward.

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Understanding the economic brain

April 2, 2018

What can economics and social neuroscience learn from one another?

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Cite your sources

March 14, 2018

What can economists’ citations tell us about the field?

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Process of assimilation

February 28, 2018

An interview with Leah Boustan about immigrant earnings, assimilation, and policy

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Saying no to energy savings

December 18, 2017

Economics is helping to explain the energy-efficiency 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.

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Does educational choice lead to success?

July 6, 2017

An interview with Dennis Epple on what the evidence says about school vouchers