Summary:
- This article discusses 5 influential economics papers that were presented at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, known as the "Super Bowl of Economics."
- The papers cover topics such as the impact of automation on jobs, the effects of pollution on life expectancy, and the relationship between income inequality and political polarization.
- These papers represent cutting-edge research in the field of economics and have the potential to inform policymakers and shape the direction of future economic policies.