How to use economic theory to improve estimators, with an application to labor demand and wage inequality in Europe. Maximilian Kasy,…
Feldstein: No Economic Reason Preventing Fed Liftoff. Martin Feldstein, August 28, 2015, Video, "Martin Feldstein, an economics professor…
The ideology of American lawyers has been a persistent source of discussion and debate. Two
obstacles, however, have prevented this topic…
Why are judicial nominees allowed to refuse to answer questions about important issues
that could come before the courts? We address this…
‘Chimerica’ and the Rule of Central Bankers. Niall Ferguson, August 27, 2015, Opinion, "Two years after the taper tantrum, this was the…
Rogoff: Much higher chance of hard landing in China. Kenneth Rogoff, August 26, 2015, Video, "Harvard economist Ken Rogoff said Wednesday…
Safer path for Fed: Larry Summers. Lawrence Summers, August 25, 2015, Video. "Larry Summers, Harvard University, says the Fed's decision to…
Trade Liberalization and Labor Market Dynamics with Heterogeneous Firms. Elhanan Helpman, August 25, 2015, Paper. "Adjustment to…
Are hormone levels associated with the attainment of social status? Although endogenous testosterone predicts status-seeking social…
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If individuals have self-control problems, they may take up commitment
contracts that restrict their spending. We experimentally…