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Multidisciplinary Seminar Series - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Severin Rapp @severinrapp.bsky.social · 18h

In tomorrow's seminar at the @stone-lis.bsky.social I will be presenting my paper "The Good Council: Deliberating inequality in a field experiment" (w @frawin.bsky.social @lukaslehner.bsky.social @franziskadbacher.bsky.social and Martin Haselmayer). Join: stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/programs/mul...

Fall 2025 Hosted by Stone Center Postdoctoral Scholars All seminars will be held biweekly on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT) in hybrid format: In-Person Location: Stone Center Library and...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI, watch “Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes” feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Video is up! youtu.be/XwYAE7Sk0fc

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 6d

Join us online Tues, 10/7, 6:30pm (in-person RSVPS are full) – AI and the Future of Work – feat. @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, @pkrugman.bsky.social, Danielle Li, @zey.bsky.social & @sgreenhouse.bsky.social – reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an... @stone-lis.bsky.social @cuny.edu #AI #jobs

AI and the Future of Work

In-person reservations for this event are currently full, but please join the livestream.Proshansky Auditorium

The Economic Impacts of Childhood Health: Postdoc Marai Hayes on Her Research - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 6d

Childhood health can have far-reaching impacts on an individual's earnings and employment. Health economist Marai Hayes, one of our new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research and how she became interested in this area of inequality.
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Marai Hayes, one of the Stone Center's new postdoctoral scholars, discusses her research projects, how she became interested in the connections between health and inequality, and the likely impacts of...

I was undocumented. My sister is a birthright citizen. Trump's order is about fear. | Opinion

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 6d

💡 Will AI take your job—or create one?

Join us Oct. 7 @ 6:30 p.m. at the CUNY Graduate Center for “AI and the Future of Work” — exploring how AI is reshaping jobs, wages, unions & the economy.

👉 Don’t miss this vital conversation.

@stone-lis.bsky.social @pkrugman.bsky.social

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 12d

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 13d

"Just as inconsistent state laws have forced women to cross state lines for abortion care, immigrant families could soon be forced to relocate for basic services like education or health care": @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social student and 2024 Stone Center Junior Scholar Juan Diaz

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What happens to local communities when immigrant families fear going to work or sending kids to school? All Americans should be alarmed.

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 13d

"Just as inconsistent state laws have forced women to cross state lines for abortion care, immigrant families could soon be forced to relocate for basic services like education or health care": @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social student and 2024 Stone Center Junior Scholar Juan Diaz

bit.ly/4pIZ2IE

I was undocumented. My sister is a birthright citizen. Trump's order is about fear. | Opinion

What happens to local communities when immigrant families fear going to work or sending kids to school? All Americans should be alarmed.

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morellisal.bsky.social @morellisal.bsky.social · 15d

Ready to start a new season of the Inequality In Rome Seminar Series!
We begin on Wed, 24 Sept with Jan Mazza.
Join us in Rome or follow us online at 12pm (Rome - IT time).
Full program & registration 👉 sites.google.com/view/inequal...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to all for a fascinating discussion! Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of Stone Ctr & moderator John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Video coming soon! @stone-lis.bsky.social

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Severin Rapp @severinrapp.bsky.social · 18d

Excited to announce that our @stone-lis.bsky.social Seminar Series starts its new iteration soon. You can join in person or online on Wednesdays 10.00 am EST, biweekly! The programme: stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu/programs/mul...

We will first convene on Wednesday!

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · 19d

"Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes" - wrapped. Thanks to our expert panelists, and to the audience for sharp questions. The program will be shown on CUNY TV and posted online; stay tuned.
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Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan @avgevork.bsky.social · 20d

The big conversation - taking place now at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - discussing demographics, development, inequality, perceptions in / of #China with @brankomilan.bsky.social @janetgornick.bsky.social & others on the panel.

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 20d

Tonight at 6:30! Register to join in-person or watch the livestream:
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 21d

Join us in person or online! Wed, 9/17, 6:30p - Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social & John Torpey of Bunche Inst. RSVP: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 22d

Sign up for our quarterly newsletter and check out the new features on our refreshed website: stonecenter.gc.cuny.edu! You'll find new search features and a reorganized menu that make it easier to explore our research.

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 22d

This Wednesday at 6:30 pm! Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes. Register for the in-person event or livestream.

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Coming Wed, 9/17 at 6:30p - Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Applications Are Open for Two Postdoctoral Positions at the GC CUNY Stone Center - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 25d

China: rising superpower or misunderstood partner? 🇨🇳

Join Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic & Social Changes on Sept 17, 6:30 p.m. Experts unpack birthrates, inequality, tech & censorship.

📍 Elebash Recital Hall + Zoom | Free & open to all

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 26d

The Public Programs Fall Events are here! 🎉

Join us for an incredible lineup of FREE events—yes, free! From China and AI to Baldwin, Bad Bunny & beyond, there’s something for everyone this fall at CUNY.
👉 gc.cuny.edu/public-programs

#NYCEvents #Free #CUNY #GradSchool

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 28d

Applications are open for our postdoctoral scholars program! These 2-year positions start in Aug. 2026 and are based at the GC CUNY Stone Center. One is focused on #mobility and #poverty, the other on #wealth and/or wealth inequality. Apply by Nov. 3!
#EconSky #Sociology #PoliSciSky
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The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality is seeking applicants for an eighth cohort of postdoctoral scholars. These full-time, two-year positions will begin in August 2026.

The Crises Keep Coming, and Inequality Keeps Winning.

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Branko Milanovic @brankomilan.bsky.social · 29d

The Crises Keep Coming, and Inequality Keeps Winning.
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While the world reels from wars, debt crises, and climate shocks, the richest few keep cashing in. In these EQUALS podcast highlights, we revisit powerful conversations with Helen Clark, Gordon Brown,...

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Janet Gornick @janetgornick.bsky.social · Sep 7

Don't miss a three-part blog post by Branko Milanovic on multiple facets of the "New Capitalism in America". 👇👇👇
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link here:
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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Sep 4

Coming Wed, 9/17 at 6:30p - Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes, feat. Yong Cai of UNC, Qin Gao of Columbia, Rongbin Han of U of Georgia, @brankomilan.bsky.social of @stone-lis.bsky.social, moderated by John Torpey of Bunche Inst. Reserve now: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

New Capitalism in America, Part III: Branko Milanovic - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Why is capital so concentrated and why do so few have it? @brankomilan.bsky.social talks about capital income and how it functions under new capitalism in this final post in his series, New Capitalism in America.
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Why is capital so concentrated and why do so few have it? Stone Center Senior Scholar and GC CUNY Research Professor Branko Milanovic discusses capital income and how it functions under new capitalism...

Contemporary China: Demystifying Economic and Social Changes

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wed., Sept. 17: A panel of experts explains the economic and societal changes that have transformed China in recent decades. Featuring Yong Cai, Qin Gao, Rongbin Han, @brankomilan.bsky.social; moderated by John Torpey. Register for the in-person event or livestream.

www.gc.cuny.edu/events/conte...

New Capitalism in America, Part II: Branko Milanovic - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Are all class-based societies unequal? In Part II of his series on New Capitalism in America, @brankomilan.bsky.social discusses the differences between compositional and income inequality.
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Are all class-based societies unequal? Stone Center Senior Scholar and GC CUNY Research Professor Branko Milanovic discusses the differences between compositional and income inequality in this blog po...