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ae @aelkus.bsky.social · 4d

every time one of those "look how evil ages you" posts goes viral you get a reminder that much of us have heuristics for navigating the world that aren't much different from that of a middle ages peasant

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Freie Universität Berlin @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social · 6d

Neu: Berliner Landespreis für exzellente Hochschullehre 2026!

📩 Alle Universitätsangehörigen können bis zum 30.11.2025 Lehrveranstaltungen vorschlagen
✍️ Lehrende können bis 4.01.2026 ihre Bewerbung online beim DCAT der #FUBerlin einreichen

Alle Infos: www.fu-berlin.de/sites/dcat/L...

Foto: Forschende und Studierende schauen auf eine Tafel: Jetzt Vorschläge und Bewerbungen einreichen / Berliner Landespreis für exzellente Hochschullehre 2026

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Christian Traxler @chtraxler.bsky.social · 14d

Later this week, @annabindler.bsky.social & I will host the 16th Transatlantic Workshop on the Economics of Crime #TWEC2025 in Berlin @diw.de

We are very much looking forward to many exciting papers, discussions, and keynotes by Marie Rosenkrantz Lindegaard & Paolo Pinotti.

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Berlin School of Economics @bsoeberlin.bsky.social · 14d

📯 On October 8, join our yearly Welcome Event with a lecture on the Economics of Women’s Rights✨

📍 The event will be hosted by the @hertieschool.bsky.social, one of the founding members

More details & Register👉 www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

@humboldtuni.bsky.social
#welcome #newmembers

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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 19d

Nope. This is not on.
Why is there always money for extremely expensive oversurveilance? Which, to boot has a long trackrecord of being *successfully* challenged by staff, so a wasted investment nobody should have signed off on.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/queen-m...

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ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin @rfberlin.bsky.social · 21d

@felixkersting.bsky.social is our next presenter of the day, talking about “Controlling Labour Conflict: On the Emergence of the German Model of Industrial Relations”, discussed by @mlubczyk.bsky.social.

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Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · 22d

We award the prestigious Hermann Heinrich Gossen Award to a researcher who provided outstanding services to the internationalization of economics. This year’s winner truly makes an impact with her work. Our sincerest congratulations go to Claudia Steinwender 👏.
@lmumuenchen.bsky.social

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Anja Prummer @anjaprummer.bsky.social · 22d

Congrats Niall!

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Niall Hughes @niallehughes.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 Thrilled to share that my paper is forthcoming in the American Economic Review. I'm immensely grateful to the editor Sylvain Chassang, excellent referees, and colleagues who provided valuable feedback along the way. I’ll post more on the paper and its findings in the coming days. 🥳

AEA Journals @aeajournals.bsky.social · 22d

Forthcoming in the AER: "Strategic Voting in Two-Party Legislative Elections" by Niall Hughes. www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...

Strategic Voting in Two-Party Legislative Elections

(Forthcoming Article) - I study multi-district legislative elections with two parties and two binary dimensions of policy. Strategic voters focus on the dimension where their district is most likely t...

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Verein für Socialpolitik e.V. @vfsecon.bsky.social · 24d

Den Reinhard-Selten-Preis 2025 bekommen Kai Fischer und Honghao Zheng für ihr Paper “Demand (Un)certainty and Productivity: Evidence from the German Coal Mining Industry“. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
#VfS_Conf2025 #EconTwitter

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Christian Traxler @chtraxler.bsky.social · 27d

We're looking forward to hosting the opening of @bsoeberlin.bsky.social' acadmic year @hertieschool.bsky.social on October 8. To join us at this event, which includes (among others) a keynote by Michèle Tertilt on 'The Economics of Women’s Rights', register via👇
www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

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Neale Mahoney @nealemahoney.bsky.social · 29d

I'm hiring predocs to work with me on econ policy research projects starting in Summer 2026. Topics include healthcare, consumer finance, energy markets, housing, and childcare.

You'll be part of an awesome community of @siepr.bsky.social predocs.

Details here:
siepr.stanford.edu/programs/sie...

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Andrea Matranga @andreamatranga.bsky.social · Sep 8

Econ RA with @annastansbury.bsky.social at MIT! careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/cl...

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Antoni-Italo de Moragas @moragasai.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨Excited to host the 8th edition of the Madrid Political Economy Workshop (#MAPE2025) at @cunef.bsky.social on Sept 26–27 Keynotes: Julia Cagé, Ruben Durante & Georgy Egorov. Check the program and register here 👉 sites.google.com/view/cunefpo...

MaPE 2025

8th MAPE Workshop Friday, September 26th, 2025 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 Contact the organizers for more information: Agustín Casas & Antoni De Moragas REGISTRATION FORM FOR MAPE 2025 HERE!!

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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · Sep 5

100% deductions for ASOS is inhumane and destructive. We thought we had the backing of our own national union on this point. To see them implement what is a draconian policy (and not yet fully tested in the courts) against the colleagues who keep our branches running is devastating.

Unite UCU @uniteucu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 Third consecutive vote for industrial action 🚨

✅ strike action: 76%
✅ action short of a strike (ASOS): 80%
✅ turnout: 77%

ASOS begins today with @ucu.org.uk threatening staff: "We'll deduct your wages."

Double standards and vindictive attacks undermine us all.

#ReclaimUCU

Jo Grady calling Queen Mary management "vindictive" for making deductions from UCU members taking action short of a strike: Jo Grady, UCU's general secretary, said Queen Mary's senior management had "launched a vindictive attack" on its members, "punishing them for taking part in lawful industrial action" and "cementing its reputation as the worst university employer in the UK" She said: "It is wrong to do this at any time and all the more deplorable as staff struggle to make ends meet in a cost of living crisis."

Screen shot of the article from The Guardian about Queen Mary ASOS deductions in which Jo Grady is quoted

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Jan Kabatek 🇺🇦 @jankabatek.com · Sep 5

📢We're hiring!📢
Two tenure-track positions in empirical micro, no teaching obligations👇👇

econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
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Emphasis: childhood development & indigenous outcomes

Come join us in beautiful Melbourne!

‼️𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟑𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩‼️

EJM - Econ Job Market

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Gabriele Gratton @grattonecon.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Announcing the 2025

Australian Political Economy Workshop (APEN 2025)

18 November, @unswecon.bsky.social

‪@lalthoff.bsky.social‬, @kathrynbaragwanath.bsky.social, P Bhattacharya, R Dahis, @anjaprummer.bsky.social , D Strömberg, L Welnner

REGISTER AT sites.google.com/view/apenetw...

Home

Australian Political Economy Network

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Anja Prummer @anjaprummer.bsky.social · Aug 30

Of course it’s Linz

Stoppt die Rechten @stopptdierechten.at · Aug 30

Der oö. FPÖ-Landesparteisekretär Michael Gruber lässt am Freitag um 23 Uhr (!) jene Presseaussendung verschicken, zu der er gerichtlich verpflichtet wurde: Er muss seine diffamierende Behauptung über das @doew.at widerrufen. Na dann helfen wir ihm doch, seinen Widerruf zu verbreiten!

29.08.2025, 22:59:33 / OTS0101
WIDERRUF:
Linz (OTS) - Ich habe in meiner Eigenschaft als Landesparteisekretär der FPÖ Oberösterreich im Rahmen einer APA-OTS-Aussendung vom 03.08.2023, die falschen und kreditschädigenden Behauptungen aufgestellt und verbreitet, das Dokumentationsarchiv des österreichischen Widerstandes habe mit wissenschaftlicher Arbeit nichts zu tun und das Oberlandesgericht Wien habe erkannt, dass das DÖW keine wissenschaftlich arbeitende Instanz sei.
Ich widerrufe diese Behauptungen hiermit als unwahr.
Michael Gruber, FPÖ-Landesparteisekretär
Rückfragen & Kontakt
FPÖ Oberösterreich

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DIW Berlin @diw.de · Aug 28

DIW-Forscherin @schaeper-clara.bsky.social ist Vorständin der @womeninecon.bsky.social-Initative und spricht im #diw100 Interview über Sichtbarkeit & Repräsentanz von Frauen in den Wirtschaftswissenschaften, #EconMeToo und über Vorbilder & Pionierinnen. www.diw.de/de/diw_01.c....

Interview-Zitat von DIW-Forscherin Clara Schäper: "Wir sind noch weit weg von gleicher Repräsentation"

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Nageeb Ali @snageebali.bsky.social · Aug 26

Come join us at Penn State Econ for the Midwest Trade & Theory Conference in mid-November. Submission deadline is September 6.

Details here:
sites.google.com/view/midwest...

Midwest Trade & Theory

Join us for the Fall 2025 meetings at Penn State! Friday November 14 - Sunday November 16 State College, Pennsylvania Organized by local host Jim Tybout and the board of the Midwest International Eco...

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Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · Aug 20

Fantastic news! IZA has a new home

#econsky

LISER
Luxembourg Institute of
Socio-Economic Research
I Z A Institute
of Labor Economics
Initiated by Deutsche Post Foundation
A New Chapter for the IZA Network
August 20, 2025
Dear IZA Network Members,
Over the past months, we have made significant efforts to ensure the continued work of the global IZA
Network and preserve its essential role in advancing labor economics beyond December 2025, when
the Bonn-based institute will officially close.
Today, we are delighted to announce that these efforts have been highly successful: the IZA Network—
including the renowned IZA Discussion Paper Series and the IZA World of Labor-has found a new
institutional home at the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), effective January
1, 2026.
Founded in 1989, LISER is a multilingual, internationally connected public research institute at the
heart of Europe. With a staff of 200 from over 30 countries and a mission rooted in interdisciplinary
excellence, LISER is deeply embedded in Europe's research landscape. It maintains strong ties with EU
institutions, universities, and policy practitioners across the continent.
LISER also has robust and long-standing connections with Germany, both structurally and academically.
The institute collaborates actively with German universities and research centers through joint
publications, events, researcher exchanges, and participation in advisory boards. These connections
make LISER a natural fit for hosting the IZA Network-while also positioning the network to expand its
European and international reach.
LISER fully embraces the IZA Network's mission. Taking over its core activities aligns closely with LISER's
long-term goals: fostering international collaboration, supporting policy-relevant research, and
nurturing the next generation of researchers.
Under LISER's stewardship, the following core activities will continue:
• The IZA Discussion Paper Series, a trusted and visible platform for disseminating top-tier labor
economics research;
• The IZA World of Labor, providing concise, policy-relevant insights for decision-makers and
serving as a valuable resource for teaching;
• Flagship events such as the Summer School and key thematic workshops;
• A visiting program for fellows.
Beyond preserving these core activities, LISER is committed to enhancing the IZA Network's global
reach and impact. Plans are underway to expand accessibility and strengthen connections with
European policymaking communities, while also fostering collaboration and exchange through short-
and long-term visiting opportunities as well as through an enhanced event program. These initiatives
will leverage Luxembourg's strategic location to establish a stronger European policy footprint and
ensure IZA-generated research continues to inform real-world decision-making.

Both leadership teams will work closely to ensure a smooth, respectful transition with minimal
disruption. Our most important priority is to ensure the continuity of the network's valuable
contributions to labor economics and related areas of research.
We want to emphasize that this engagement represents a long-term institutional commitment to
nurture and grow the IZA network, its activities, and its visibility. This project has the full support of
both IZA's and LISER's leadership and Boards. We are deeply motivated by a shared belief in the value
of rigorous, independent, and policy-relevant labor economics. At a time of growing threats to
academic freedom and evidence-based policymaking, we aim to maintain a beacon for open,
collaborative, and impactful social science research in Europe and beyond.
Further details on the transition, network governance and future activities will be shared with you in
the fall of 2025. We look forward to your continued valuable contributions as the IZA Network embarks
on this exciting new phase.
Sincerely,
Aline Muller (CEO LISER)
Martin T. Clemens (CFO IZA)

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Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · Aug 14

By far the best alternative I have come across is Matilda: matilda.science?l=en

Hannah Shelley, MLIS (Metadata, Lattes & Impostor Syndrome) @hannahshelley.bsky.social · Aug 13

Since search is dead, how soon do you think Google Scholar is headed for the Google Graveyard? I'm betting it's soon, and academia is NOT prepared

Google Scholar Is Doomed

Academia built entire careers on a free Google service with zero guarantees. What could go wrong?

hannahshelley.neocities.org

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · Aug 14

This year there are about 60-70% of the number of academic jobs of a normal year.

This is better than I expected, but still devastating to lots of early career scholars and universities. This is from marketing, it’s unclear if this applies to other fields drive.google.com/file/d/1V4n-...

2025 Marketing Academia Labor Market Report.pdf

drive.google.com

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · Aug 13

#EconConf

Institute for Replication @i4replication.bsky.social · Aug 13

Only a one week left left to register to the Brno Replication Games on Sept 7th. Virtual participation is possible and coauthorship to a meta paper is granted.

Register here: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/Replicatio...

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