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John Cawley @johncawley.bsky.social · 19h

Many thanks to Jim Flynn @jimflynn9.bsky.social for interviewing me for the ASHEcon Newsletter @ashecon.bsky.social. It was fun to chat about risky health behaviors, priorities for ASHEcon, the #EconJobMarket, and even favorite movie/book/teams. #EconSky

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John Cawley Interview – ASHEcon

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 1d

Excited for tomorrow’s Research Seminar @uam.es! 🎓

🗓 8 Oct 2025, 13:00 (CEST)
🎤 Alejandro Van der Ghote (European Central Bank)
💬 “International Equity Flows, Monetary Policy, and Time Consistency”

More info 👉 sites.google.com/view/researc...

#UAMResearchSeminars #Economics #Madrid

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 7d

It was a pleasure to host Tom Zohar from @cemfi.es today at our #ResearchSeminars @uam.es.

He presented his work on causal inference with model-based outcomes, sparking a great discussion.

Thank you for visiting, Tom - we hope to see you again soon!

#UAMResearchSeminars #Econometrics #Madrid

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Seminar alert! 🚨
Join us at UAM for a talk by Tom Zohar (CEMFI)
🗓️ Oct 1, 2025
🕐 1pm
📍 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Title: "On causal inference with model-based outcomes"
#UAMResearchSeminars #AppliedEconometrics
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Economics seminars

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 13d

🎓 Today’s #UAM Research Seminar featured Federico Rossi (Warwick) presenting “Economic Development according to Chandler”. This seminar was in collaboration with @uc3meconomics.bsky.social. Thanks for the great seminar and the stimulating discussion, Federico!
#UAMResearchSeminars #AppliedTheory

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 UAM Econ Seminar 🚨
📅 24 Sept 2025, 13:00 (CEST)
🎤 Federico Rossi (University of Warwick)
📖 “Economic Development according to Chandler”
📍 Aula 1-301, UAM Madrid
Further information can be found here:
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Join us for a deep dive into skills, firms & development!

Economics seminars

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 20d

It was an absolute pleasure to kick off our Research Seminars @uam.es with danielasola.bsky.social (uc3m.es) learning about the effects of religion on land conflicts.

Thanks for the great presentation, hope to see you soon, Daniela!

⁩#UAMResearchSeminars #Economics #Madrid

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 23d

The UAM Seminars are back! 🎓
Join us on 17/09 at 1pm CEST for our first talk of the term:
👉 Daniela Solá (UC3M)
📖 “The Catholic Church and Redistributive Conflict: The Effects of John Paul II’s Rollback of Progressivism in Brazil”
Full info and term schedule here:
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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · 25d

It was great presenting at the 4th #APHEC workshop in beautiful Genova. Kudos to the organisers for such a great event. See you all soon!

#Workshop #Economics #HealthEconomics

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Stephan Maurer @stephanmaurer.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are hiring! Two new Lecturer (AP) positions at the University of Edinburgh School of Economics:
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Lecturer

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Economics is seeking to appoint outstanding candidates to faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer. Applicants from all fields of Economics are welcome, althou...

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Sep 1

I had an absolute blast at the joint Asian/European Workshop on #Econometrics & #HealthEconomics. Saw some great papers, met new colleagues and old friends, all in wonderful #Singapore

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here we go, the joint Asian/European Workshop on Econometrics and Health Economics has just kicked off at Essec business school in Singapore #Econometrics #HealthEconomics

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Aug 15

#Ferragosto #Italy

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Aug 7

Between Toscana & Emilia Romagna #Abetone

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jul 7

Had an absolute blast seeing Iron Maiden in Madrid on Saturday (my sixth time live, first time in Spain). A setlist to die for, an energetic crowd, great friends, and the chance to hear live Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Seventh Son..

"This is *not* what to do when a bird shits on you.."

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Clément de Chaisemartin @cdechaisemartin.bsky.social · Jun 25

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🚨 We have finalized our DID textbook!
You’ve run out of excuses for sketchy pre-trends and mysterious TWFE coefficients.

📘 Credible Answers to Hard Questions: Differences-in-Differences for Natural Experiments
By Chaisemartin & D’Haultfœuille.

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Credible Answers to Hard Questions: Differences-in-Differences for Natural Experiments

<div> The purpose of this book is to introduce applied researchers to </div> <div> modern Differences-in-Differences (DID) estimators, tailored to potentially

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 21

Heading back to Madrid after a great 2nd UAM-UJI Workshop on the Economics of #Health & #HumanCapital. 10 excellent talks from researchers at UAB, UB, Bologna, UAM, Bristol, Lucerne & UCL. Huge thanks to UJI & Arne Hole for the warm hospitality. See you in Madrid next year!

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 20

Here we go: the 2nd UAM-UJI workshop on the economics of health and human capital is about to start! #EconomicsWorkshop #health #humancapital

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 12

And.. it's a wrap! Day 2 of the Workshop on the Economics of Risky Behavior featured 7 great presentations + discussions. Huge thanks to @erdaltekin.bsky.social for the chance to be local organiser, and to @fundacionareces.bsky.social for being amazing hosts. Loved the mix of global & local voices!

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 11

Day #1 of the Workshop on the Economics of Risky Behavior
@fundacionareces.bsky.social is wrapping up! Check out these pics from our fantastic first day. Now, eagerly anticipating Janet Currie's keynote speech.. 🌟

#EconomicsWorkshop #RiskyBehavior #Madrid

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 11

Here we go - #riskybehavior #workshop #madrid @fundacionareces.bsky.social @erdaltekin.bsky.social

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣 We’re all set, and @erdaltekin.bsky.social and I can’t wait to welcome you to @fundacionareces.bsky.social for the Workshop on the Economics of Risky Behavior, starting tomorrow - looking forward to great talks, fresh ideas, and lively hallway chats! #RiskyBehavior #Madrid

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 4

You can find further details here (in Spanish):
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#Keynotespeech #RiskyBehavior #MentalHealth #Madrid

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Eugenio Zucchelli @ezucchelli.bsky.social · Jun 4

Exciting news! Janet Currie (@princetonecon.bsky.social‬) will give a keynote at the Workshop on the Economics of Risky Behavior on June 11, 7pm at @fundacionareces.bsky.social ‬ (Madrid). The keynote speech will be open to the public—don’t miss it! Co-organised with @erdaltekin.bsky.social.
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