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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 14d

@larsvil.bsky.social Do you have any thoughts?

Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 15d

Hey #econsky. What is the standard nowadays for data replication using GPT models? Other than complete prompt documentation, model specifications, input data, and setting the temperature close to zero, what does a researcher need to do?

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for letting this silly economist tag along on this project @sborwein.bsky.social @lindawhite.bsky.social

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

Over time, we see little change in investment behaviour linked to rising inequality, with one notable exception: spending on lessons and courses, where both income and education play a role.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

These patterns may reflect the value highly educated parents place on cultural capital, status, and competition for top academic pathways.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

In contrast, higher-income families do increase spending with rising income, but they do not uniquely prioritize education relative to other expenditures.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

Highly educated parents spend more than income alone would predict. This suggests that education itself, not just financial means, shapes how families prioritize educational investments.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

In Canada, your degree may matter more than your bank account when it comes to investing in your child’s education. A quick thread 🧵

Linda A. White @lindawhite.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to @sborwein.bsky.social, lead author on this article now on first view @cjps-rcsp.bsky.social. With @bdhuey.bsky.social Jim Farney. @equityed.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Income Inequality and Parent Education Spending in Canada | Canadian Journal of Political Science/Revue canadienne de science politique | Cambridge Core

Income Inequality and Parent Education Spending in Canada

www.cambridge.org

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · 25d

Oh my....this is almost hilarious....but it's not because it's pretty egregious.

Jon Becker @jonbecker.bsky.social · 25d

Perfect

Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 25d

Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Aug 26

I am not an AI hater, but OMG folks. Please don't just use ChatGPT to write your grant applications. It's obvious, and it really doesn't do you any favours. Not saying that you can't use it to help in the process but that's not what I'm reading. Please save me!!!!

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Aug 26

She's amazing. Keep up the good fight.

Ben Casselman @bencasselman.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just received this statement from Lisa Cook:
"President Trump purported to fire me 'for cause' when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so. I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022."

Ben Casselman @bencasselman.bsky.social · Aug 26

President Trump said he is firing Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, "effective immediately." It's his most direct assault yet on Fed independence -- and a step that it is far from clear he can legally take.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u... #EconSky

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hey #edusky and #econsky. I’m teaching a new course on quasi-experimental methods at an ed school. All my materials are super econ heavy. Anyone teach a similar class that would be willing to share their syllabus for inspiration?

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Jun 27

Wow. Super cute to be announcing this on the last few hours of the school year. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB | CBC News

Education Minister Paul Calandra says supervisors have been appointed to the boards after financial investigations showed growing deficits, depletion of reserves and ongoing mismanagement.

www.cbc.ca

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Jun 12

You are also the best @tammyschirle.bsky.social! I’m happy to be surrounded by such fabulous people.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Jun 12

Ahhh. You are the best @shellyjlundberg.bsky.social! We loved having you visit and hope to see you up here again soon.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ahhh. Thanks. You are an amazing friend and I hope I get to see you again soon!!

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · May 6

The biggest congrats that I can possibly give you. You deserve this, and I'm so glad that it's done!

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · May 6

I wrote a thing with @takolbe.bsky.social. Everyone in the U.S. should be aware of what is happening with IDEA and special education.

Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...

@oiseuoft.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social

Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding

Project 2025 proposes major changes to federal special education funding, raising questions about oversight and equity.

www.brookings.edu

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 4

www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/03/t...

Again...when I think things can't worse, they do....

Promise your schools don’t use DEI or lose federal funding, Education Department says

The Trump administration said states have 10 days to certify that their schools don’t use practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. An Education Department official underscored the thre...

www.chalkbeat.org

Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 4

Ffs

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 2

YES! Thanks for reminding me of that book. It's great!

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 2

That is really good advice and I will follow it.

Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 2

This looks amazing! Thanks!!!!

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 2

Fun is a high bar....haha. I really appreciate you sharing your materials.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey @bdhuey.bsky.social · Apr 2

Hi everyone! I'm teaching causal inference for education policy class in the fall. It's for students with basic stats training but not advanced. Does anyone else teach something similar? Any fun ideas on how to teach it?

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