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The latest BFI Weekly Briefing is out! 🗞️💡📈
Catch up on new research, policy-relevant insights, and updates from the Becker Friedman Institute. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Fsc350Y9Xyi
Catch up on new research, policy-relevant insights, and updates from the Becker Friedman Institute. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Fsc350Y9Xyi
February 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The latest BFI Weekly Briefing is out! 🗞️💡📈
Catch up on new research, policy-relevant insights, and updates from the Becker Friedman Institute. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Fsc350Y9Xyi
Catch up on new research, policy-relevant insights, and updates from the Becker Friedman Institute. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Fsc350Y9Xyi
Looking for a smart, weekly snapshot of UChicago Economics? BFI's Weekly Briefing brings together new research, events, and conversations from across the Becker Friedman Institute.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Looking for a smart, weekly snapshot of UChicago Economics? BFI's Weekly Briefing brings together new research, events, and conversations from across the Becker Friedman Institute.
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Introduction to Chicago Economics: Macroeconomic Analysis is now open.
Designed for rising high school seniors, this summer program introduces macroeconomic analysis through data, theory, and real-world application—true to the Chicago Economics tradition. https://ow.ly/pNcG50Y8rHi
Designed for rising high school seniors, this summer program introduces macroeconomic analysis through data, theory, and real-world application—true to the Chicago Economics tradition. https://ow.ly/pNcG50Y8rHi
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Introduction to Chicago Economics: Macroeconomic Analysis is now open.
Designed for rising high school seniors, this summer program introduces macroeconomic analysis through data, theory, and real-world application—true to the Chicago Economics tradition. https://ow.ly/pNcG50Y8rHi
Designed for rising high school seniors, this summer program introduces macroeconomic analysis through data, theory, and real-world application—true to the Chicago Economics tradition. https://ow.ly/pNcG50Y8rHi
Who really paid for the 2025 tariffs?
UChicago economist Brent Neiman returns to The Pie to discuss new research with Gita Gopinath on tariff incidence, why U.S. importers bore most costs, and the long-term economic and diplomatic fallout.
🎧: https://ow.ly/FcuV50Y8rpk
UChicago economist Brent Neiman returns to The Pie to discuss new research with Gita Gopinath on tariff incidence, why U.S. importers bore most costs, and the long-term economic and diplomatic fallout.
🎧: https://ow.ly/FcuV50Y8rpk
February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Who really paid for the 2025 tariffs?
UChicago economist Brent Neiman returns to The Pie to discuss new research with Gita Gopinath on tariff incidence, why U.S. importers bore most costs, and the long-term economic and diplomatic fallout.
🎧: https://ow.ly/FcuV50Y8rpk
UChicago economist Brent Neiman returns to The Pie to discuss new research with Gita Gopinath on tariff incidence, why U.S. importers bore most costs, and the long-term economic and diplomatic fallout.
🎧: https://ow.ly/FcuV50Y8rpk
Applications are now open for the 2026 Price Theory Summer Camp!
Designed for PhD students outside UChicago, the program focuses on applying core economic tools to real problems.
🗓️ June 14–18
📝 Apply by March 1
🔗 https://ow.ly/k6ON50Y8mQt
Designed for PhD students outside UChicago, the program focuses on applying core economic tools to real problems.
🗓️ June 14–18
📝 Apply by March 1
🔗 https://ow.ly/k6ON50Y8mQt
February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026 Price Theory Summer Camp!
Designed for PhD students outside UChicago, the program focuses on applying core economic tools to real problems.
🗓️ June 14–18
📝 Apply by March 1
🔗 https://ow.ly/k6ON50Y8mQt
Designed for PhD students outside UChicago, the program focuses on applying core economic tools to real problems.
🗓️ June 14–18
📝 Apply by March 1
🔗 https://ow.ly/k6ON50Y8mQt
How should we understand human capital, and why does it still matter today?
A new Business Economics review examines UChicago economist Pablo Peña's "Human Capital for Humans", connecting modern research to the foundations laid by Gary Becker. https://ow.ly/qynH50Y6yZS
A new Business Economics review examines UChicago economist Pablo Peña's "Human Capital for Humans", connecting modern research to the foundations laid by Gary Becker. https://ow.ly/qynH50Y6yZS
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
How should we understand human capital, and why does it still matter today?
A new Business Economics review examines UChicago economist Pablo Peña's "Human Capital for Humans", connecting modern research to the foundations laid by Gary Becker. https://ow.ly/qynH50Y6yZS
A new Business Economics review examines UChicago economist Pablo Peña's "Human Capital for Humans", connecting modern research to the foundations laid by Gary Becker. https://ow.ly/qynH50Y6yZS
Looking for a smart, weekly snapshot of UChicago Economics? BFI's Weekly Briefing brings together new research, events, and conversations from across the Becker Friedman Institute.
Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/gcrX50Y5rlw
Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/gcrX50Y5rlw
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Looking for a smart, weekly snapshot of UChicago Economics? BFI's Weekly Briefing brings together new research, events, and conversations from across the Becker Friedman Institute.
Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/gcrX50Y5rlw
Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/gcrX50Y5rlw
Miss out on this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? Catch up on the latest research, events, opportunities, and more here: https://ow.ly/gkuV50Y1Obn
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Miss out on this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? Catch up on the latest research, events, opportunities, and more here: https://ow.ly/gkuV50Y1Obn
We’re excited to spotlight our current Saieh Family Fellows in Economics at Becker Friedman Institute. The program supports early-career scholars as they pursue independent research and collaborate across campus. Meet our current fellows here: https://ow.ly/TvLF50Y1mC7
January 22, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We’re excited to spotlight our current Saieh Family Fellows in Economics at Becker Friedman Institute. The program supports early-career scholars as they pursue independent research and collaborate across campus. Meet our current fellows here: https://ow.ly/TvLF50Y1mC7
What does the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro mean for Venezuela & the region? 🎧 UChicago experts Chris Blattman, Ryan Kellogg, and Paul Poast join Rebecca Wolfe to break it down — decline, migration, and what comes next.
👉 https://ow.ly/Yvfa50Y0mcG
👉 https://ow.ly/Yvfa50Y0mcG
January 20, 2026 at 9:05 PM
What does the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro mean for Venezuela & the region? 🎧 UChicago experts Chris Blattman, Ryan Kellogg, and Paul Poast join Rebecca Wolfe to break it down — decline, migration, and what comes next.
👉 https://ow.ly/Yvfa50Y0mcG
👉 https://ow.ly/Yvfa50Y0mcG
Stay informed with BFI’s Weekly Briefing📰—your go-to for the latest in economic research, expert insights, and upcoming events. Smart reads, straight to your inbox. Subscribe here 🔗 https://ow.ly/NvYh50QGICu
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Stay informed with BFI’s Weekly Briefing📰—your go-to for the latest in economic research, expert insights, and upcoming events. Smart reads, straight to your inbox. Subscribe here 🔗 https://ow.ly/NvYh50QGICu
Why do banks exist—and why are they so vulnerable to failure?
In this Extra Slice of The Pie, Nobel laureate Douglas W. Diamond explains how short-term debt drives financial crises, from the S&L collapse to 2008—and why bank runs remain a central risk. 🎙️ https://ow.ly/L8aO50XWnVv
In this Extra Slice of The Pie, Nobel laureate Douglas W. Diamond explains how short-term debt drives financial crises, from the S&L collapse to 2008—and why bank runs remain a central risk. 🎙️ https://ow.ly/L8aO50XWnVv
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Why do banks exist—and why are they so vulnerable to failure?
In this Extra Slice of The Pie, Nobel laureate Douglas W. Diamond explains how short-term debt drives financial crises, from the S&L collapse to 2008—and why bank runs remain a central risk. 🎙️ https://ow.ly/L8aO50XWnVv
In this Extra Slice of The Pie, Nobel laureate Douglas W. Diamond explains how short-term debt drives financial crises, from the S&L collapse to 2008—and why bank runs remain a central risk. 🎙️ https://ow.ly/L8aO50XWnVv
A year of ideas, impact, and insight. 📈
BFI’s 2025 Year in Review Newsletter is out—featuring research highlights, events, and moments that shaped the year. Take a look back with us. https://ow.ly/Mumo50XU4bP
BFI’s 2025 Year in Review Newsletter is out—featuring research highlights, events, and moments that shaped the year. Take a look back with us. https://ow.ly/Mumo50XU4bP
January 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A year of ideas, impact, and insight. 📈
BFI’s 2025 Year in Review Newsletter is out—featuring research highlights, events, and moments that shaped the year. Take a look back with us. https://ow.ly/Mumo50XU4bP
BFI’s 2025 Year in Review Newsletter is out—featuring research highlights, events, and moments that shaped the year. Take a look back with us. https://ow.ly/Mumo50XU4bP
When does family income matter most for your future?
On the newest episode of The Pie, Steven Durlauf explains why parental income during the tween and teen years (ages 12–18) is more predictive of adult outcomes than early childhood.
🎧 Listen/watch: https://ow.ly/fmU650XSypw
On the newest episode of The Pie, Steven Durlauf explains why parental income during the tween and teen years (ages 12–18) is more predictive of adult outcomes than early childhood.
🎧 Listen/watch: https://ow.ly/fmU650XSypw
January 6, 2026 at 9:23 PM
When does family income matter most for your future?
On the newest episode of The Pie, Steven Durlauf explains why parental income during the tween and teen years (ages 12–18) is more predictive of adult outcomes than early childhood.
🎧 Listen/watch: https://ow.ly/fmU650XSypw
On the newest episode of The Pie, Steven Durlauf explains why parental income during the tween and teen years (ages 12–18) is more predictive of adult outcomes than early childhood.
🎧 Listen/watch: https://ow.ly/fmU650XSypw
The Griffin Applied Economics Incubator invites submissions for the 2026 AI in the Workplace Conference, May 28 at the Rubenstein Forum. Explore how AI is reshaping work with researchers, frontier labs, & industry leaders. Apply by Feb 15, 2026: https://ow.ly/UMj450XICnb
December 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Griffin Applied Economics Incubator invites submissions for the 2026 AI in the Workplace Conference, May 28 at the Rubenstein Forum. Explore how AI is reshaping work with researchers, frontier labs, & industry leaders. Apply by Feb 15, 2026: https://ow.ly/UMj450XICnb
New ep. of The Pie! Ariel Kalil discusses Chat2Learn, a tech intervention that sends open-ended conversation prompts to parents to help close early language gaps. The tool boosts vocabulary, encourages richer dialogue & sparks curiosity in young children. https://ow.ly/bqP350XHE1q
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
New ep. of The Pie! Ariel Kalil discusses Chat2Learn, a tech intervention that sends open-ended conversation prompts to parents to help close early language gaps. The tool boosts vocabulary, encourages richer dialogue & sparks curiosity in young children. https://ow.ly/bqP350XHE1q
What’s the greatest driver of economic growth? Love.
Pablo Peña joins host Tess Vigeland to discuss Human Capital for Humans, a book inspired by Gary Becker’s legendary course and grounded in simple, powerful economic ideas. bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/hum...
Pablo Peña joins host Tess Vigeland to discuss Human Capital for Humans, a book inspired by Gary Becker’s legendary course and grounded in simple, powerful economic ideas. bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/hum...
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
What’s the greatest driver of economic growth? Love.
Pablo Peña joins host Tess Vigeland to discuss Human Capital for Humans, a book inspired by Gary Becker’s legendary course and grounded in simple, powerful economic ideas. bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/hum...
Pablo Peña joins host Tess Vigeland to discuss Human Capital for Humans, a book inspired by Gary Becker’s legendary course and grounded in simple, powerful economic ideas. bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/hum...
Join visiting scholar John Rust for “Who is More Bayesian: Humans or ChatGPT?” on Mon., Dec. 1 at 3:00 PM in Saieh Hall, Room 021. Sponsored by the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics. No registration needed—just stop by!
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join visiting scholar John Rust for “Who is More Bayesian: Humans or ChatGPT?” on Mon., Dec. 1 at 3:00 PM in Saieh Hall, Room 021. Sponsored by the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics. No registration needed—just stop by!
📅 Nov 21 | University of Chicago–Northwestern China Afternoon Workshop
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
📅 Nov 21 | University of Chicago–Northwestern China Afternoon Workshop
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
📅 Nov 21 | University of Chicago–Northwestern China Afternoon Workshop
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
📅 Nov 21 | University of Chicago–Northwestern China Afternoon Workshop
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy.
🔗https://ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot
Join us next week on Nov 19, 2025, for a book talk with Daryl Fairweather—Chief Economist at Redfin and author of Hate the Game. The first 30 attendees get a free copy!
🔗 RSVP here: https://ow.ly/snSL50Xreh9
#Economics #BookTalk #UChicago
🔗 RSVP here: https://ow.ly/snSL50Xreh9
#Economics #BookTalk #UChicago
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join us next week on Nov 19, 2025, for a book talk with Daryl Fairweather—Chief Economist at Redfin and author of Hate the Game. The first 30 attendees get a free copy!
🔗 RSVP here: https://ow.ly/snSL50Xreh9
#Economics #BookTalk #UChicago
🔗 RSVP here: https://ow.ly/snSL50Xreh9
#Economics #BookTalk #UChicago
📢 Call for Papers: 2026 Conference on Discrimination in the 21st Century: Fostering Conversations Across Fields
All interested researchers are invited to send submissions for consideration by January 16, 2026.
🔗 ow.ly/yja550Xq7V7
All interested researchers are invited to send submissions for consideration by January 16, 2026.
🔗 ow.ly/yja550Xq7V7
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
📢 Call for Papers: 2026 Conference on Discrimination in the 21st Century: Fostering Conversations Across Fields
All interested researchers are invited to send submissions for consideration by January 16, 2026.
🔗 ow.ly/yja550Xq7V7
All interested researchers are invited to send submissions for consideration by January 16, 2026.
🔗 ow.ly/yja550Xq7V7
🔔Reminder!
Register now for a Public Lunch Lecture on Nov. 13 with Columbia’s Robert Metcalfe to discuss how AI-managed EV charging can help decarbonize electricity grids.
🥗 Lunch will be provided! More info and registration here: https://ow.ly/9nPW50Xkvn0
Register now for a Public Lunch Lecture on Nov. 13 with Columbia’s Robert Metcalfe to discuss how AI-managed EV charging can help decarbonize electricity grids.
🥗 Lunch will be provided! More info and registration here: https://ow.ly/9nPW50Xkvn0
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🔔Reminder!
Register now for a Public Lunch Lecture on Nov. 13 with Columbia’s Robert Metcalfe to discuss how AI-managed EV charging can help decarbonize electricity grids.
🥗 Lunch will be provided! More info and registration here: https://ow.ly/9nPW50Xkvn0
Register now for a Public Lunch Lecture on Nov. 13 with Columbia’s Robert Metcalfe to discuss how AI-managed EV charging can help decarbonize electricity grids.
🥗 Lunch will be provided! More info and registration here: https://ow.ly/9nPW50Xkvn0
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“How do you win in a rigged economy?”
🎧 Hear Redfin Chief Economist @fairweatherphd.bsky.social share her “economic cheat codes” on The Pie—then continue the conversation in person on Nov. 19 at her book talk and signing.
Listen and RSVP: https://ow.ly/qyXs50XkEiM
🎧 Hear Redfin Chief Economist @fairweatherphd.bsky.social share her “economic cheat codes” on The Pie—then continue the conversation in person on Nov. 19 at her book talk and signing.
Listen and RSVP: https://ow.ly/qyXs50XkEiM
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“How do you win in a rigged economy?”
🎧 Hear Redfin Chief Economist @fairweatherphd.bsky.social share her “economic cheat codes” on The Pie—then continue the conversation in person on Nov. 19 at her book talk and signing.
Listen and RSVP: https://ow.ly/qyXs50XkEiM
🎧 Hear Redfin Chief Economist @fairweatherphd.bsky.social share her “economic cheat codes” on The Pie—then continue the conversation in person on Nov. 19 at her book talk and signing.
Listen and RSVP: https://ow.ly/qyXs50XkEiM