Economists should pay more attention to value formation in economic analysis. First, preferences are not stable in any …

, some by others—that suggest economists behave in more self-interested ways. By itself, this evidence does not demonstrate … that exposure to the self-interest model causes more self-interested behavior, since it may be that economists were simply …

Although field experiments and classroom surveys are ambiguous about whether economists are less likely than others to …

and applications. In the early 1950s, theoretical developments grew out of practical applications. Yet, few economists …

management of the field from the top down, which gives economics its characteristic hierarchical structure. Economists also …'s ability to fix the world's problems. Taken together, these traits constitute what we call the superiority of economists, where … economists' objective supremacy is intimately linked with their subjective sense of authority and entitlement. While this …

, provides an overview of the market for new Ph.D. economists. It describes the role of the AEA in the market and focuses in … market information and other design issues that may arise in the market for new economists. …

to be successful research economists. Hiring committees may find these results helpful when trying to balance class rank …

can now be worth so much more. Economists who want to disseminate their research, both inside and outside the seminar room …