Jose Fernandez
@uoflecon.bsky.social
Economist, UofL Prof. and Dept. Chair, Salsa Dancer, BJJ purple belt, Autism DAD, & hopeless Mets Fan. What could go wrong? Past President of
@ASHE_ASSA
@ASHE_ASSA
Great day to talk economics research in sunny Tampa. #SEA2025.
For those departments hiring, take a look at the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social CSMGEP JOB MARKET PAGE. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
For those departments hiring, take a look at the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social CSMGEP JOB MARKET PAGE. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great day to talk economics research in sunny Tampa. #SEA2025.
For those departments hiring, take a look at the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social CSMGEP JOB MARKET PAGE. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
For those departments hiring, take a look at the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social CSMGEP JOB MARKET PAGE. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
It was a busy news day for the Economics Department at @uoflbiz.bsky.social . Yesterday, Thomas Lambert was featured on KET discussing the US Economy, Tariffs, and the government shutdown.
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The U.S. Economy, Tariffs and Federal Government Shutdown | Kentucky Tonight
Renee Shaw leads a discussion on the U.S. economy. Panelists include Charles Aull, Ph.D., vice president of policy at the Center for Policy and Research at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Jason Bail...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It was a busy news day for the Economics Department at @uoflbiz.bsky.social . Yesterday, Thomas Lambert was featured on KET discussing the US Economy, Tariffs, and the government shutdown.
ket.org/program/kent...
ket.org/program/kent...
We’re trying new things to attract students into economics. Dr. Beth Munnich hosted part 1 of a three part series teaching economics but using the language of Taylor Swift. See the interview below @uoflbiz.bsky.social
'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics
The University of Louisville is calling all Swifties to a new course, "Swiftonomics," which uses Taylor Swift’s career to highlight core economic concepts.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We’re trying new things to attract students into economics. Dr. Beth Munnich hosted part 1 of a three part series teaching economics but using the language of Taylor Swift. See the interview below @uoflbiz.bsky.social
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During the final week of HHM, ASHE highlights Jose Fernandez, Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville and Co-chair of CSMGEP. As a leading health economist, researcher, and mentor, he continues to advance the field and support the next generation of scholars. #ASHE_ASSA #CSMGEP
October 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
During the final week of HHM, ASHE highlights Jose Fernandez, Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville and Co-chair of CSMGEP. As a leading health economist, researcher, and mentor, he continues to advance the field and support the next generation of scholars. #ASHE_ASSA #CSMGEP
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Unemployment is surging for Black workers — and federal government layoffs will only make it worse. Important story from @lydiadepillis.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/b... #EconSky
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October 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Unemployment is surging for Black workers — and federal government layoffs will only make it worse. Important story from @lydiadepillis.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/b... #EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/b... #EconSky
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Do you have a personal memory of a Green Book hotel, restaurant, pharmacy, or gas station? What do you remember about it? Share your memories using our Community Map. Contribute here: greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu #GreenBookProject
#CommunityMap #EconSky
#CommunityMap #EconSky
September 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Do you have a personal memory of a Green Book hotel, restaurant, pharmacy, or gas station? What do you remember about it? Share your memories using our Community Map. Contribute here: greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu #GreenBookProject
#CommunityMap #EconSky
#CommunityMap #EconSky
The @newyorkfed.bsky.social will hold a webinar on Demystifying A Career Path in Economics
Econ is such a flexible degree that students are often overcome by the Paradox of Choice. Learn more here.
Wednesday, September 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn more and register: cvent.me/kYye3K
Econ is such a flexible degree that students are often overcome by the Paradox of Choice. Learn more here.
Wednesday, September 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn more and register: cvent.me/kYye3K
Demystifying A Career Path in Economics
cvent.me
September 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The @newyorkfed.bsky.social will hold a webinar on Demystifying A Career Path in Economics
Econ is such a flexible degree that students are often overcome by the Paradox of Choice. Learn more here.
Wednesday, September 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn more and register: cvent.me/kYye3K
Econ is such a flexible degree that students are often overcome by the Paradox of Choice. Learn more here.
Wednesday, September 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn more and register: cvent.me/kYye3K
August 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize: $1,000 & an AEA certificate for the best essay on the economic well-being of Black Americans. Open to U.S. undergrads in econ, poli sci, public policy & related fields. Learn more: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/honors-awards/brimmer-undergrad-essay-prize"
August 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize: $1,000 & an AEA certificate for the best essay on the economic well-being of Black Americans. Open to U.S. undergrads in econ, poli sci, public policy & related fields. Learn more: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
"URM Travel Grants: Up to $1,000 for junior econ faculty from underrepresented groups to cover travel, lodging & registration for the ASSA meetings. Supports career growth & networking. Up to 10 grants awarded each year." www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
URM Travel Grants
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August 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"URM Travel Grants: Up to $1,000 for junior econ faculty from underrepresented groups to cover travel, lodging & registration for the ASSA meetings. Supports career growth & networking. Up to 10 grants awarded each year." www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
Dept. Seed Grants for Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion: Up to $5,000 for econ depts. to launch bridge/training programs for URM students—mentoring, RA work, or grad prep support. Up to 4 awards/year. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
Departmental Seed Grants for Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion
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August 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Dept. Seed Grants for Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion: Up to $5,000 for econ depts. to launch bridge/training programs for URM students—mentoring, RA work, or grad prep support. Up to 4 awards/year. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
URM Junior Scholars: Join the Small Group Breakfast at ASSA 2026 (Sun, Jan 4) with AEA President Lawrence Katz. Connect with senior economists, editors, and thought leaders on access to journals, conferences & networks. Space limited to 20 participants. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
Small Group Breakfast Meeting for URM Scholars
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August 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
URM Junior Scholars: Join the Small Group Breakfast at ASSA 2026 (Sun, Jan 4) with AEA President Lawrence Katz. Connect with senior economists, editors, and thought leaders on access to journals, conferences & networks. Space limited to 20 participants. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
$2,000 Professional Development Grant for URM junior faculty in economics! Apply by submitting an essay on your research & its link to economic education. Details: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#econsky #teachecon
#econsky #teachecon
Professional Development Grant for URM Faculty
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August 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
$2,000 Professional Development Grant for URM junior faculty in economics! Apply by submitting an essay on your research & its link to economic education. Details: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#econsky #teachecon
#econsky #teachecon
🚨New Publication Alert🚨
Erin Yetter & I have a new paper in SEJ!
Teaching evaluations are widely used in U.S. campuses for reviews & promotions, but research shows they’re biased by factors like weather, treats, & course difficulty.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Erin Yetter & I have a new paper in SEJ!
Teaching evaluations are widely used in U.S. campuses for reviews & promotions, but research shows they’re biased by factors like weather, treats, & course difficulty.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Sentiment Analysis of Teaching Evaluations: Evidence From Nearly 8 Million Rate My Professor Reviews
Student-driven teaching evaluations are commonly used in faculty assessments but are known to exhibit gender and racial biases. Despite this, some argue that student comments provide meaningful feedb...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🚨New Publication Alert🚨
Erin Yetter & I have a new paper in SEJ!
Teaching evaluations are widely used in U.S. campuses for reviews & promotions, but research shows they’re biased by factors like weather, treats, & course difficulty.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Erin Yetter & I have a new paper in SEJ!
Teaching evaluations are widely used in U.S. campuses for reviews & promotions, but research shows they’re biased by factors like weather, treats, & course difficulty.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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What are *your* stakes in Trump's on-again-off-again battle with Fed Chair Jay Powell?
Let's dig into a pretty interesting natural experiment that I recently presented as part of my MSNBC segment, #TheProfessorIsIn
Let's dig into a pretty interesting natural experiment that I recently presented as part of my MSNBC segment, #TheProfessorIsIn
July 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
What are *your* stakes in Trump's on-again-off-again battle with Fed Chair Jay Powell?
Let's dig into a pretty interesting natural experiment that I recently presented as part of my MSNBC segment, #TheProfessorIsIn
Let's dig into a pretty interesting natural experiment that I recently presented as part of my MSNBC segment, #TheProfessorIsIn
I made a pit stop on my way to #ashecon2015
June 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I made a pit stop on my way to #ashecon2015
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🙌🏽 Calling microeconomics professors…
Faculty who participate in our study earn $2,000 over two semesters! Apply today to join the Uncommon Econ Faculty Evaluation Community. Deadline: Friday, April 15.
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Faculty who participate in our study earn $2,000 over two semesters! Apply today to join the Uncommon Econ Faculty Evaluation Community. Deadline: Friday, April 15.
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APPLICATION: Microeconomics Faculty Evaluation Community
We are accepting applications from Principles of Microeconomics faculty interested in participating in our grant-funded research study on ways to improve retention and recruitment into undergraduate e...
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April 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🙌🏽 Calling microeconomics professors…
Faculty who participate in our study earn $2,000 over two semesters! Apply today to join the Uncommon Econ Faculty Evaluation Community. Deadline: Friday, April 15.
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Faculty who participate in our study earn $2,000 over two semesters! Apply today to join the Uncommon Econ Faculty Evaluation Community. Deadline: Friday, April 15.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Fact check: Unless he's also suspended the Laws of Mathematics, pretty sure this can't be true.
March 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Fact check: Unless he's also suspended the Laws of Mathematics, pretty sure this can't be true.
Have you ever wondered how many new laws Congress actually enacts? It turns out that a great majority of their time is spent revising old laws or passing resolutions.
A great website called Govtrack.us that has all sorts of statistics on congress' productivity. www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
A great website called Govtrack.us that has all sorts of statistics on congress' productivity. www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
February 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Have you ever wondered how many new laws Congress actually enacts? It turns out that a great majority of their time is spent revising old laws or passing resolutions.
A great website called Govtrack.us that has all sorts of statistics on congress' productivity. www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
A great website called Govtrack.us that has all sorts of statistics on congress' productivity. www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
Have you ever wondered, "When would I use a stacked percentage bar chart?" I know you wrestle with this question daily! 🤣
My latest post on #datavisualizations shows you one example where it may come in handy. Birth order and expected childhood outcomes. prof-fernandez.github.io/posts/2025/0...
My latest post on #datavisualizations shows you one example where it may come in handy. Birth order and expected childhood outcomes. prof-fernandez.github.io/posts/2025/0...
Expected Child Earnings: Evidence from PSID
prof-fernandez.github.io
February 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Have you ever wondered, "When would I use a stacked percentage bar chart?" I know you wrestle with this question daily! 🤣
My latest post on #datavisualizations shows you one example where it may come in handy. Birth order and expected childhood outcomes. prof-fernandez.github.io/posts/2025/0...
My latest post on #datavisualizations shows you one example where it may come in handy. Birth order and expected childhood outcomes. prof-fernandez.github.io/posts/2025/0...
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In the new Quinnipiac poll Dems in Congress are underwater among Democrats:
February 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In the new Quinnipiac poll Dems in Congress are underwater among Democrats:
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Bonus update! Choropleths are still visually distorted and overrepresent land, so we can instead use points that are sized by population. I added an example at the end to show one way to do this with {sf}'s magical st_centroid() #rstats www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2025/02...
February 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Bonus update! Choropleths are still visually distorted and overrepresent land, so we can instead use points that are sized by population. I added an example at the end to show one way to do this with {sf}'s magical st_centroid() #rstats www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2025/02...
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🚨 #EconSky PhD students working in Applied Micro:
Submit your paper for the 4th Workshop, co-organized by @cmichaudleclerc.bsky.social, Priya Mukherjee, and me!
Plus, we have two amazing keynotes this year: @econsandy.bsky.social and Rema Hanna.
Submit your paper for the 4th Workshop, co-organized by @cmichaudleclerc.bsky.social, Priya Mukherjee, and me!
Plus, we have two amazing keynotes this year: @econsandy.bsky.social and Rema Hanna.
AMIE is now accepting submissions for the "4th Workshop in Applied Microeconomics", for PhD students, to be held remotely on Zoom on April 28 and 29, 2025.
Submission Deadline: February 27, 2025
Call for papers: econmentoring.org/wp-content/u...
Please share, R/T #EconSky 1/3
Submission Deadline: February 27, 2025
Call for papers: econmentoring.org/wp-content/u...
Please share, R/T #EconSky 1/3
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February 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨 #EconSky PhD students working in Applied Micro:
Submit your paper for the 4th Workshop, co-organized by @cmichaudleclerc.bsky.social, Priya Mukherjee, and me!
Plus, we have two amazing keynotes this year: @econsandy.bsky.social and Rema Hanna.
Submit your paper for the 4th Workshop, co-organized by @cmichaudleclerc.bsky.social, Priya Mukherjee, and me!
Plus, we have two amazing keynotes this year: @econsandy.bsky.social and Rema Hanna.
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As requested: nrennie.rbind.io/blog/monochr...
Designing monochrome data visualisations | Nicola Rennie
In data visualisations, colours are often used to show values or categories of data. However, sometimes you might not be able to or want to use colour. This blog post discusses some tips for designing...
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February 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
As requested: nrennie.rbind.io/blog/monochr...