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Stephen P. Jenkins

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Applied economist and quantitative generalist. Professor of Economic & Social Policy, LSE. 🇳🇿 🇬🇧 All views expressed are my own.

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Stephen P. Jenkins @stephenpjenkin1.bsky.social · 1d

Great opportunities for post-doc and RAs to work on important topics of our age

Zach Parolin @zparolin.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at INET Oxford (@inetoxford.bsky.social)! I'm hiring one post-doctoral researcher and three research assistants in the field of inequality, social policy, and social mobility to join our research team. Deadline: October 24. Read more and apply: www.inet.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

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Jobs and Vacancies at INET Oxford, The Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford

www.inet.ox.ac.uk

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Zach Parolin @zparolin.bsky.social · 1d

Vacancies

Jobs and Vacancies at INET Oxford, The Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford

www.inet.ox.ac.uk

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Resolution Foundation @resfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 New research published today

'Before the fall' looks at what has happened to the distribution of household wealth in Britain and the impact on families.

Read it here 👉 buff.ly/Ya8kInK

Senior Economist Molly Broome:
"Wealth gaps in Britain are now so large that a typical full-time employee saving all their earnings across their entire working life would still not be able to reach the top of the wealth ladder. These gaps are doubly concerning as wealth mobility in Britain is low – people that start life wealthy tend to stay wealthy, and vice versa.
Rising house prices and changes in the value of pension promises account for most of the growth in wealth gaps since the early 2010s, rather than any active behaviour on the part of individuals, such as buying homes or acquiring new assets.
Soaring wealth and an acute need for more revenue has prompted fresh talk of wealth taxes ahead of the Budget next month. But with property and pensions now representing 80 per cent of the growing bulk of household wealth, we need to be honest that higher wealth taxes are likely to fall on pensioners, Southern homeowners or their families, rather than just being paid by the super-rich."

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Stephen P. Jenkins @stephenpjenkin1.bsky.social · 2d

Tenure-track assistant prof post in LSE's Department of Social Policy: www.lse.ac.uk/social-polic... . "Outstanding candidates whose core research examines crime and/or criminal justice with a demonstrable research interest in international social and public policy, are invited to apply. ..."

Department of Social Policy | Available positions

Jobs available in the Department of Social Policy

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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 2d

📣 IRP is seeking a Research Analyst with an applicant deadline of October 20, 2025. View the full position posting and instructions to apply here: wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...

IRP Research Analyst - BFY

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment…

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lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social · 2d

📣 This week, Prof Kirsten Sehnbruch @lseinequalities.bsky.social will discuss how and why the Capability Approach is suitable for thinking about the capabilities that employment conditions can generate for individual workers.

📆 Join us on Thursday 9 Oct, 1.00pm-2.30pm

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Department of Social Policy | seminar series | global research on social policy topics

The International Social and Public Policy seminar series presents cutting-edge research on global social policy topics.

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LISER - Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research @liser.lu · 2d

⭐WE ARE HIRING! ✨ Research Associate (Post-doc, f/m) in Social Sciences - Ref: 25-35

ℹ️ Learn more: shorturl.at/YrzIh
📧 Work-related questions: Contact Dr. Magdalena GORCZYNSKA-ANGIULLI | [email protected]
📧 Administrative matters: Contact Mrs. Vanya KIROVA | [email protected]

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Zach Parolin @zparolin.bsky.social · 8d

I'm truly honored to receive this year's Kershaw Award. I came into the policy research world almost by accident after a failed stint in the Australian Baseball League. To have my work recognized like this is a testament to the wonderful mentors and colleagues I've learned from these past 10 years.

APPAM @appam.bsky.social · 8d

Along with our partner, Mathmatica, we are pleased to announce Zachary Parolin as the 2025 David N. Kershaw Award winner. We look forward to recognizing Zach at #2025APPAM. Read more: https://ow.ly/izM550X57Bv

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lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social · 8d

130 years ago, LSE was founded on a bold idea: that knowledge, shared widely, could help build a better society.

Discover our 130-year story of learning, innovation, research, and the incredible people who make our LSE community what it is today.

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Celebrating 130 years of LSE's impact | LSE 130th anniversary

Since 1895, the London School of Economics has shaped society and driven global change. Join us as we celebrate 130 years of LSE’s impact and enduring legacy.

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Rene Almeling @ralmeling.bsky.social · 9d

Yale Sociology is hiring an associate or full professor in quantitative sociology. Come work with me! Applications open tomorrow. Details available here:

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Carlos Gradín @carlosgradin.bsky.social · 10d

A very insightful lecture by Prof. @josephestiglitz.bsky.social during his Honorary Doctorate from UIMP yesterday on the true meaning of economic freedom and its misconceptions, the concerning threats to academic freedom, and much more.

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Stephen P. Jenkins @stephenpjenkin1.bsky.social · 11d

Informative thread especially for non-economist social science posts -- read all the way to the bottom

Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · 17d

1/ So you’re thinking about applying for an academic job in the UK but don’t know how? This thread will walk you through the essentials.

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