Do Pre-analysis Plans Hamper Publication?

The article examines the impact of pre-analysis plans on the publication of economics research, based on the analysis of papers from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the U.S. Topics discussed include the broader adoption of pre-analysis plans and its impact on research credibility, publication result of NBER research work with and without pre-analysis plans, and the generation of citations in studies with pre-analysis plans.