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Tatyana Deryugina @tderyugina.bsky.social · Aug 27

Over 125 economists signed the open letter calling on the President, Congress, and the American public to uphold the principles of Federal Reserve independence and not remove Lisa Cook without due process.

There's still time to sign! And please share.

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Open letter

Click here to add your signature. An Open Letter from Economists in Support of Governor Lisa Cook and Federal Reserve Independence To the President, Members of Congress, and the American public: We wr...

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Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · Apr 8

The zero-sum mindset seems more and more relevant in the current environment. Thank you @harvardmagazine.bsky.social
for the video where I explain our research on why zero-sum thinking is so important and where it comes from.
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Harvard Professor Stefanie Stantcheva on Zero-Sum Political Thinking

YouTube video by Harvard Magazine

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Apr 4

Recently accepted by #QJE, “‘Descended from Immigrants and Revolutionists:’ How Family History Shapes Immigration Policymaking,” by Feigenbaum (@jamesfeigenbaum.bsky.social), Palmer (@maxwellpalmer.com), and Schneer: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

“Descended from Immigrants and Revolutionists:” How Family History Shapes Immigration Policymaking*

Abstract. Does family history matter for policymaking in democracies? Linking members of Congress to the census, we observe countries of birth for members,

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Peter Hull @instrumenthull.bsky.social · Mar 11

I had a lot of fun talking to @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social on her Probable Causation podcast about the IGNITE program: an innovative jail-based rehabilitative program in Flint, Michigan

www.probablecausation.com/podcasts/epi...

Episode 113: Peter Hull — Probable Causation

Date: March 11, 2025

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Mar 9

Recently accepted by #QJE, “Micro MPCs and Macro Counterfactuals: The Case of the 2008 Rebates,” by Orchard (@jakeorchard.bsky.social), Ramey, and Wieland: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

Micro MPCs and Macro Counterfactuals: The Case of the 2008 Rebates*

Abstract. We present evidence that the high estimated MPCs from the leading household studies result in implausible macroeconomic counterfactuals. Using th

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Mar 9

Recently accepted by #QJE, “Voluntary Minimum Wages: The Local Labor Market Effects of National Retailer Policies,” by Derenoncourt and Weil: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

Voluntary Minimum Wages: The Local Labor Market Effects of National Retailer Policies*

Abstract. Low unionization rates, a falling real federal minimum wage, and outsourcing have hampered wage growth in the low-wage sector in the US for sever

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Stephen Nuñez @socio-steve.bsky.social · Mar 5

I wrote a short blog post about the tragedy currently unfolding in the evaluation industry. Trump is destroying vital research capacity and decades of instructional knowledge for pocket change. 1/x

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The Irreparable Damage Being Done to Federal Policy Research and Evaluation - Roosevelt Institute

Though their goals obviously differed, Republican and Democratic administrations have for decades relied on the work of social scientists both within and outside the government to conduct research on ...

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Paul Starr @starrprospect.bsky.social · Feb 12

On the loss of a model of intellectual integrity and courage—Christopher Jencks. He showed us how to wade into troubled waters and come out the stronger for it.
@theprospect.bsky.social prospect.org/health/2025-...

The Exemplary Radical Skeptic

Christopher Jencks, one of the Prospect’s founding group, has died.

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Dr. Judith Scott-Clayton @jscottclayton.bsky.social · Feb 13

Sandy Jencks shaped my career. His writing drew me into the Social Sciences as an undergrad. I then had the privilege to learn from him as a PhD student, and he served on my committee. A true scholar and role model I still aspire to. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/b...

Christopher Jencks, a Shaper of Views on Economic Inequality, Dies at 88 (Gift Article)

His clear prose, illuminating data and novel arguments helped transform debates around issues like public education and welfare reform.

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Elizabeth Linos @elizabethlinos.bsky.social · Feb 12

Truly one of the greats. He gave us the words and the permission to study inequality in a way that has shifted so many careers and in turn impacted so many lives.

Christopher Jencks, a Shaper of Views on Economic Inequality, Dies at 88 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/b...

Christopher Jencks, a Shaper of Views on Economic Inequality, Dies at 88

His clear prose, illuminating data and novel arguments helped transform debates around issues like public education and welfare reform.

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NBER @nber.org · Feb 7

Linking historical Gautreaux desegregation records to long-run outcome to study how moves to white, low-poverty areas impacted Black children's earnings, wealth, and marriage, from Eric Chyn, Robert Collinson, and Danielle H. Sandler https://www.nber.org/papers/w33427

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Diana Strassmann @dstrassmann.bsky.social · Jan 31

Important research - once upon a time such a paper would not be found in a mainstream economics journal.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 30

Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and their Children,” by Londoño-Vélez (@jlondonovelez.bsky.social) and Saravia: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and Their Children*

Abstract. This paper examines the impact of denying a wanted abortion on women and children in Colombia using high-quality administrative microdata and cre

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Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham @paulgp.com · Jan 30

Holy forking shirt balls

"Denial of a wanted abortion has both immediate and lasting effects. It increases a woman’s risk of death by 2.5 p.p within nine months, mainly due to unsafe abortion procedures, and raises the likelihood of carrying the pregnancy to term by 31 p.p. "

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 30

Recently accepted by #QJE, “Officer-Involved: The Media Language of Police Killings,” by Moreno-Medina, Ouss, Bayer, and Ba: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

Officer-Involved: The Media Language of Police Killings*

Abstract. This paper examines language patterns in US television news coverage of police killings. We first document that the media use semantic structures

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 30

Recently accepted by #QJE, “’Something Works’ in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program,” by Alsan, Barnett, Hull, and Yang: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

“Something Works” in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program*

Abstract. A longstanding and influential view in U.S. correctional policy is that “nothing works” when it comes to rehabilitating incarcerated individuals.

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 30

Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and their Children,” by Londoño-Vélez (@jlondonovelez.bsky.social) and Saravia: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and Their Children*

Abstract. This paper examines the impact of denying a wanted abortion on women and children in Colombia using high-quality administrative microdata and cre

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Jim Flynn @jimflynn9.bsky.social · Jan 31

Incredibly important and timely work. Denial of a wanted abortion increases the likelihood of death by 2.5pp in the next nine months.

Long run harms to health, educational attainment, labor force participation, and poverty, among others.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 30

Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and their Children,” by Londoño-Vélez (@jlondonovelez.bsky.social) and Saravia: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

The Impact of Being Denied a Wanted Abortion on Women and Their Children*

Abstract. This paper examines the impact of denying a wanted abortion on women and children in Colombia using high-quality administrative microdata and cre

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AEA Information @aeainformation.bsky.social · Jan 23

Congratulations to Bronwyn H. Hall of @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social who was recognized as a 2024 Distinguished Fellow by Lawrence F. Katz at the #ASSA2025 Annual Meeting. #econsky aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho...

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AEA Information @aeainformation.bsky.social · Jan 23

Congratulations to @jchaltiwangerum.bsky.social of the University of Maryland who was recognized as a 2024 Distinguished Fellow by Lawrence F. Katz at the #ASSA2025 Annual Meeting. #econsky aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho...

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NBER @nber.org · Jan 23

Featured in the latest Digest: "The Impact of a Boston Desegregation Busing Program on Student Outcomes"
https://www.nber.org/digest/202501/impact-boston-desegregation-busing-program-student-outcomes

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AEA Information @aeainformation.bsky.social · Jan 23

ICYMI, webcasts of select sessions from the #ASSA2025 meeting in San Francisco on January 3-5 are now available to the public for viewing. #econsky aeaweb.org/conference/w...

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AEA Information @aeainformation.bsky.social · Jan 23

Congratulations to William “Sandy” Darity, Jr. of @duke-university.bsky.social who was recognized as a 2024 Distinguished Fellow by Lawrence F. Katz at the #ASSA2025 Annual Meeting. #econsky aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho...

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 20

Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Earnings and Labor Supply of U.S. Physicians,” by Gottlieb (@gottliebecon.bsky.social), Polyakova, Rinz (@kevinrinz.bsky.social), Shiplett, and Udalova (@victoriaudalova.bsky.social): doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

The Earnings and Labor Supply of U.S. Physicians*

Abstract. Is government guiding the invisible hand at the top of the labor market? We use new administrative data to measure physicians’ earnings and estim

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The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 20

Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Diffusion of New Technologies,” by Kalyani (@aakashkalyani.bsky.social), Bloom (@nickbloom.bsky.social), Carvalho, Hassan, Lerner, and Tahoun: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

The Diffusion of New Technologies*

Abstract. We identify phrases associated with novel technologies using textual analysis of patents, job postings, and earnings calls, enabling us to identi

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Jan 12

This paper is a great example of solid evidence of systemic discrimination:
"Black taxpayers are audited at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers."
This reflects a series of choices built into the IRS audit algorithm: focus on the EITC, and overclaiming of credits.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics @qjeharvard.bsky.social · Jan 12

#QJE Feb 2025, #3, “Measuring and Mitigating Racial Disparities in Tax Audits,” by Elzayn, Smith, Hertz, Guage, Ramesh, Fisher, Ho, and Goldin (@jacobsgoldin.bsky.social): doi.org/10.1093/qje/...

Measuring and Mitigating Racial Disparities in Tax Audits*

Abstract. Tax authorities around the world rely on audits to detect underreported tax liabilities and to verify that taxpayers qualify for the benefits the

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