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The view from 2 million feet
October 28, 2016
How ultra-detailed satellite data are opening up new frontiers for economists
Research Highlights Article
A polluted mind
October 24, 2016
Poor air quality on the day of a test can have big impacts on how well a student performs.
Research Highlights Article
Have green building codes succeeded in saving energy?
October 19, 2016
Energy savings from efficiency requirements prove hard to find
Research Highlights Article
The far-reaching effects when a mother stops smoking
October 14, 2016
A mom's decision to kick the habit while pregnant can reduce her child's sick days years later
Research Highlights Article
Should we worry that banks continue to grow more connected?
October 5, 2016
What economists have learned about financial contagion since 2008
Research Highlights Article
What are the GDP data hiding?
September 26, 2016
Average incomes don't tell the whole story about the economic well-being of nations
Research Highlights Article
A new way to measure the impact of charter schools
September 19, 2016
Video from the AEA explaining researchers' new approach to a burning question in the world of education
Research Highlights Article
Can international exam rankings tell us how to improve American education?
September 12, 2016
Interpreting cross-country differences can be difficult – and illuminating
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