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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to share my new working paper, "𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻", coauthored with Ozlem Tonguc (Binghamton University), Maria Zhu (Syracuse University) and Nicola Miller (Binghamton University) #Econsky

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · 1d

Today, ASHE spotlights Carycruz Bueno, Asst. Prof. at Wesleyan University, Econ. She studies school choice, teacher labor markets, access to higher education, and non-cognitive skills. Drawing on her experience as a special education teacher, she is committed to reducing educational inequality.

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to share my new working paper, "𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻", coauthored with Ozlem Tonguc (Binghamton University), Maria Zhu (Syracuse University) and Nicola Miller (Binghamton University) #Econsky

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · 7d

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · 7d

Please join us for the ASHE Virtual Seminar Series on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯-𝟰𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺.

Register for free at: cuboulder.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

María Padilla-Romo (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) will be presenting “𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀.”

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · 8d

This week ASHE features Fernando Lozano, Profesor of Economics @pomonacollege.bsky.social and Co-Director of the AE Mentoring Program (AEAMP) in recognition of his leadership, scholarship, and contributions to the profession. His work inspires and empowers future generations of economists.
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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · 11d

Happy to see this paper accepted 🎉.

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · 15d

This week ASHE features Camila Morales, Assistant Professor of Economics at UTDEPPS & Research Director of the Texas Schools Project. She studies how education and immigration policies shape academic and labor market success for minorities—esp. English Learners & immigrants.

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · 23d

Happy beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · 23d

ASHE kicks off HHM by honoring Alberto Dávila, founding member & former President of @asheassa.bsky.social, dedicated mentor, and influential researcher. His unwavering commitment to breaking barriers and advancing Hispanics in academia and economics continues to inspire generations.

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Starting another academic year at UTRGV, and back to upstate NY for a few weeks ☀️ ☀️.

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Aug 6

The American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) is accepting nominations/self-nominations for three awards. See below for more details:

American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · Aug 6

The American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for three awards:
1. the ASHE Dissertation Award,
2. the ASHE Academic Achievement Award, and
3. the ASHE Service Award.

See the link below for detailed information.

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The American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for three awards: | American Society of Hispanic Economists

The American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for three awards: 𝟭. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝟮. 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, ...

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · Aug 4

𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

ASHE was well represented at the Freedom & Justice Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 31-Aug 2nd. ASHE members José Caraballo Cueto, José Fernandez, Zadia Feliciano and Sergio Barrera presented their research.

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David Slichter @davidslichter.bsky.social · Jul 31

My PhD student Case Tatro has made a very helpful guide to making specification curves in Stata:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTLm...

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How to Make a Specification Curve in Stata (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

YouTube video by In Case of Econ Struggles

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Jul 31

@casetatro.bsky.social have a great channel with very useful videos. I myself use them often in my undergraduate classes.

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David Slichter @davidslichter.bsky.social · Jul 31

And here is Case's YouTube channel, which covers a huge array of topics in economics, from the undergraduate to the PhD level:
www.youtube.com/@InCaseofEco...

In Case of Econ Struggles

Just a Ph.D. Economics student trying to cure one Case of Econ Struggles at a time. Like/Subscribe so you don't miss my latest walkthrough of a econ concept/problem, and comment if there is a concept...

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thank you Catherine! We don’t have a publicly available draft but we will have a draft ready in a few weeks. Happy to share it with you via email then!

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Jun 30

I had a great time this past weekend presenting at the 6th World Labor Conference #SOLE2025 poster session in Toronto. This was my first time presenting in a poster session, and I enjoyed it; SOLE made sure to make it engaging and well participated.

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · Jun 24

This past weekend, ASHE hosted two sessions during the WEAI annual conference. Here are the highlights.
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ASHE hosted two sessions at the Western Economic Association International (WEAI) 100th Annual Conference. | American Society of Hispanic Economists

ASHE hosted two sessions at the Western Economic Association International (WEAI) 100th Annual Conference. Here are the highlights. [𝟬𝟴𝟲] 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗗𝗜 (𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘) 𝗦𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗻 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟮:𝟯𝟬...

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Shooshan Danagoulian @shooshan.bsky.social · Jun 23

#ASHEcon2025 Shahadath Hussein shows that parental involvement reduces cognitive and emotional difficulties among primary school aged children in Bangladesh. Investment effect? Hygiene improvement? Parenting style?

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Jun 11

Excited about this opportunity!

Fellowship Program for Research on Early Care and Education and Economic… | National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families

Excited to welcome Dr. Elisa Taveras as a 2025 fellow! Her research will explore how multigenerational households influence employment among Hispanic mothers in the U.S. Learn more:

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Ardyn Nordstrom @ardyn.bsky.social · May 28

Attention #EconSky #CanadaEcon: CEA has a new reception this year! Come join us for the CWEC/CFEC (@cdnwomenecon.bsky.social) reception on Thursday, May 29th (tomorrow)—right after Embrace Day! There will be snacks 🤩

All Embrace Day and CEA conference attendees are welcome. See you there!

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · May 16

Thanks! 😊

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you!

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · May 15

I am happy to share that I have just been selected for the Review of Economics and Statistics (REStat) Fellowship to attend the NBER Summer Institute. Thankful for this opportunity and looking forward to attending SI sessions this summer! #Econsky

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Bård Harstad @bardharstad.bsky.social · Apr 8

After being an editor for 6.5 years (4 REStud; 2.5 JEEA), I have accumulated a few suggestions that can help you avoid unnecessary rejections.

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Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Apr 16

Join us for this ASHE seminar!

See information below👇🏽

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American Society of Hispanic Economists @asheassa.bsky.social · Apr 16

Please join us for the ASHE Virtual Seminar Series on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯-𝟰𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺.

Register for free at: cuboulder.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Daniel Osuna Gómez (𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼), who will be presenting “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵-𝘁𝗼-𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.”
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Invitation to ASHE Virtual Seminar Series on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯-𝟰𝗣𝗠

Elisa Taveras @elisatp.bsky.social · Apr 15

Congratulations! 🎉

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