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Henrik Jensen

@hjecon.bsky.social

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Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen. Also tennis and guitars. Everything is own opinions.

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 1d

Ikke rigtig nogen. Jeg har mere eller mindre fået alle mine
favoritter “præmieret” de sidste mange år. Og at gætte tør jeg ikke. Jeg har ramt rigtigt 2 gange (Romer, Acemoglu) - begge gange ved at gætte på dem i årevis indtil, det blev rigtigt 😎
Har du bud?

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 1d

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/w...

Will we soon see chants a la “Where’s Jared’s Laptop?”.

Witkoff and Kushner Set to Join Gaza Talks Soon, Official Says

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 2d

So I guess Acemoglu is not a safe bet for a Nobel this year?

#economics #econsky #Nobel

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 9d

One of the current Great Mysteries in mens’ tennis: Zverev consistently ranked in top 5 despite his playing.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 18d

#tennis

How is Laver Cup being shown on TV in the US? Yesterday, Agassi was saying f@c& A LOT.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 20d

Why don't dems set up a vote on a similar honor to the victims in the Minnesota shootings?

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 21d

Jimmy Kimmel!

Man, the U.S. has quickly become a Big Government country. Yikes.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 28d

Pol Pot, updated.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks for the gift link.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Sep 8

Racism defended by probabilities.

#Trump #Racism

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Sep 6

Menu costs in action.
#EconSky

NBC News @nbcnews.com · Sep 5

Signage around the Department of Defense offices were quickly changed to “Department of War” to match President Donald Trump’s rebrand of the organization, including Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nameplate.

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Ben Rothenberg @benrothenberg.bsky.social · Sep 6

Broke some news at Bounces overnight:

Donald Trump will attend the men's final on Sunday as a guest of Rolex, the Swiss watchmaker which is a major US Open sponsor and which has a major interest in convincing Trump to reduce high tariffs on Switzerland.

www.benrothenberg.com/p/donald-tru...

Why Donald Trump is Returning to the U.S. Open

A decade after he was booed out of the U.S. Open, Bounces can report who has invited Trump back courtside.

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Let the government firing spree begin.

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Employers added 22,000 jobs in August.

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Her forehand down the line is just lethal!

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 31

Wild!

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 30

Last time he beat Rune, he went on to win the tournament. 😲

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 29

it was heartbreaking to watch both players struggle SO much.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Is he not American?

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 28

Bandcamp is informing about tariffs.

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 27

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/o...

Opinion | Students Hate Them. Universities Need Them. The Only Real Solution to the A.I. Cheating Crisis.

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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 27

Connections
Puzzle #808
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Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 21

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...

#econsky

Nice discussion with Mankiw and B. Stevenson on tarrifs, inflation and monetary policy. Both mention the risk that associated price shocks may affect inflation expectations adversely.

Does anyone know of recent theoretic models having that feature?

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Easiest tournament win ever for them. And so wonderful to watch.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 21

It was great to see justice being served from a sports perspective. Errani an Vavassori were in a class of their own.

Henrik Jensen @hjecon.bsky.social · Aug 19

It is fun to watch, but viewing it as a Grand Slam tournament will take some time getting used to.