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The NBER distributes research findings in various ways, ensuring that we reach the widest possible audience. Search NBER PublicationsNBER Working PapersThe NBER working paper series includes over 1000 papers each year, authored by leading research economists, on a wide variety of topics. These papers are circulated prior to publication for comment and discussion. The working paper series began in 1973, and now includes more than 24,000 papers. Most of the older entries have been published in academic journals. Subscription Information, Working Paper Series
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Subscribe to the hard copy version of the NBER Reporter. The NBER Bulletin on Retirement and DisabilityA summary of some of the research funded through the NBER's Retirement and Disability Research Center, as well as other recent related work. The Bulletin on Retirement and Disability is produced quarterly.
The NBER Bulletin on HealthA summary of selected recent Working Papers and other NBER research related to health economics. The Bulletin on Health is produced three times a year.
List of Affiliates' Work in Medical and Other Journals with Pre-Publication RestrictionsAn email list of papers by NBER affiliates that have appeared in medical and other journals that do not allow pre-publication distribution and that consequently have not been circulated in the NBER Working Paper series. The Listing is produced three times a year.
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