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American Economic Review
ISSN 0002-8282 (Print) | ISSN 1944-7981 (Online)
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Market segmentation and housing prices
November 20, 2025
Did relaxed credit standards drive the housing boom that led to the Great Recession?
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Technological spillovers
November 5, 2025
Shawn Kantor and Alexander Whalley discuss the long-term effects of public R&D investment made during the Cold War–era space race.
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Moving toward the center
September 4, 2025
How do politicians adjust their messages based on who they're running against?
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Suspension vs. restoration
August 20, 2025
Do restorative justice practices in the classroom improve student outcomes?
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Understanding the US net foreign asset position
August 13, 2025
Andrew Atkeson discusses changes in how much the United States is indebted to the rest of the world.
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Diversity and scientific focus
July 23, 2025
Does a more diverse undergraduate student body inspire new research on underrepresented populations?
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Consensus building and mobilization
June 27, 2025
Myanmar's labor unions show how local leaders can shape social movements.
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Rebuilding careers
May 28, 2025
Higher education can help injured workers transition to higher-paying occupations.
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