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Todd Pugatch
@toddpugatch.bsky.social
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education and development economist at University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social, dad, Red Sox fan
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CESifo @cesifo.org · 5h
📣 Call for Papers out now: 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗶𝗳𝗼 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
📆30 - 31 March 2026
⏳Submit by 11 January 2026

Organizers: @woessmann.bsky.social, @mtotarelli.bsky.social, @caterinapavese.bsky.social
Keynote: Michela Carlana @harvardkennedy.bsky.social
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Call for Papers: Junior Wokshop on Economics of Education
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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 12h
My Very Dear Ones,

I write to you from near the front lines of war ravaged Portland.
Twee fruit
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David Evans @daveevansphd.bsky.social · 21h
Is there a tool to assess risk of bias that economists commonly use or like?

Most tools I've seen seem to be built around medical studies (whether experimental or quasi-experimental). Some elements seem relevant but many others less so.
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Juan Moreno-Cruz @jmorenocruz.bsky.social · 21h
Stop worrying about flying to conferences. Most methane released in academia is the direct result of bullshit.
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Mekka Okereke @mekka.mekka-tech.com · 1d
It's cruel to show me cool international news, when my local news is like, "MMA tournament on Whitehouse lawn set to take place in jello filled pool" and "President declares tariff on Q-tips" And "3rd Marine Expeditionary Force successfully lands at Applebee's in Manhattan, stages push into Queens"
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds The world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year, marking a turning point for the global power system, according to research. A report by the climate thinktank Ember found that in the first six months of 2025, renewable energy outpaced the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a small decline in coal and gas use. Continue reading...
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 2d
The next @aefpweb.bsky.social EdDev (Scholars of Education in Developing Countries) community group meeting is this Friday Oct 10, 11am-noon US eastern!

Aanchal Bagga (Tufts) & Aatir Khan (Habib University) will present work in progress.

Contact me for Zoom link. #econsky #edusky
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Seema Jayachandran @seema.bsky.social · 4d
For econ JM candidates:

@princetondevo.bsky.social is hiring for a 1-year postdoc with a start date in summer 2026. The only responsibility is to be an active participant in our Princeton development econ seminars and to continue pursuing your great independent research.

Apply by Nov 24.
puwebp.princeton.edu
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Benjamin Piper @benlpiper.bsky.social · 4d
Since USAID’s closure @datafirst.bsky.social's AFLEARN data hub has worked to preserve essential education data from over 43 countries, representing over 20 years of evidence. Great to see partners working together to address challenges imposed by aid cuts: www.datafirst.uct.ac.za/aflearn/data...
Data Access | University of Cape Town
Address the current gap in accessible African foundational learning data
www.datafirst.uct.ac.za
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Steve B. Holt @stevebholt.bsky.social · 7d
Hi everyone. Some exciting news. We are hiring an Assistant Professor in Public Policy here at Rockefeller College. We are pretty flexible on topic areas. We have a great team here and Albany is a great place to live. #econsky #academicsky

Posting: albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...
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Rafiuddin (Rafi) Najam @rnajam.bsky.social · 5d
Exciting news. We are hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Policy. Focus areas: environmental policy, international development, or poverty.
Link:
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...

Submission Deadline: November 3, 2025.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Assistant Professor
This position is located in the Department of Public Policy within the College of Arts and Sciences. This tenure-track position includes 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service to the department. ...
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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 5d
Very dangerous scenes like this are becoming commonplace in DC. Liberals are bringing foreigners onto our streets who are so disrespectful they even spit at Americans. SMH I can see why Trump deployed the national guard
A picture of an alpaca in an sidewalk petting zoo in DC
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NPR's Planet Money @planetmoney.bsky.social · 6d
We want to make a board game. It has to be fun and teach economics. That’s our goal when we make podcasts.

But for a game? We need your help!

Give a listen to the latest episode and then tell us what games you love that we should take inspiration from.

buff.ly/9SqX3m6
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Andrea Matranga @andreamatranga.bsky.social · 10d
Error Bar would be a great name for a stats themed drinking establishment.
You know where we could go when the article gets rejected
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
this meeting could have been an email
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
I❤️RCTs in economic education papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Using Rcts in Economic Education Research
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have become an essential tool for economists. The credibility revolution in empirical economics emphasizes research designs
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
My feeling is, if they are memorizing 3 prompts worth of AI output, they have to understand something about it if they're to regurgitate it at exam time.
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
The assignment wasn't perfect either -- ideally they could type, or use notes based on their own thinking. But at least I can be sure their work reflected some critical thinking, because they wrote during class while proctored.

Curious if anyone has similar experiences or suggestions! 3/3
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
One week later, they had to write an essay in class on one of the prompts, chosen by me. No books, notes, devices, or other aids. Just an old-school blue book and pencil or pen.

Results: it went pretty well! Essays weren't perfect, but writing longhand without notes is tough. 2/3
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
I tried a new class assignment to balance allowing students to use AI while also promoting critical thinking.

For my "Current Economic Problems" course, I gave students 3 essay prompts. They could use AI to prepare. 1/2
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Arts and Sciences | #UBuffalo @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social · 13d
The College of Arts and Sciences has made impressive gains in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings!

Economics moved up 14 spots to No. 52 and psychology moved up nine places to 45th among public universities.

💬 arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/news-and-eve...
U.S. News Best Colleges rankings place UB 36th among public universities
The university is tied for No. 36 in the latest U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.
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John Cawley @johncawley.bsky.social · 15d
The webinar overview of the coming #EconJobMarket is now posted to the AEA website. It contains info about trends in the # of jobs, recent # of applications/interviews/flyouts/offers, and placement outcomes, as well as advice. #EconSky
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A Guide to the Job Market for New Economics PhDs
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Zoë McLaren, PhD @zoemclaren.bsky.social · 14d
Because they are diplomatic.
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Donna Burke @momstheword.bsky.social · 14d
Why don’t people just get up and leave?
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 15d
With large N of feelings you don’t need randomization
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Jose Fernandez @uoflecon.bsky.social · 15d
The @newyorkfed.bsky.social will hold a webinar on Demystifying A Career Path in Economics

Econ is such a flexible degree that students are often overcome by the Paradox of Choice. Learn more here.

Wednesday, September 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn more and register: cvent.me/kYye3K
Demystifying A Career Path in Economics
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Economics | University at Buffalo @ubuffaloecon.bsky.social · 16d
The UB Department of Economics is proud to spotlight one of our fantastic staff members - Taya Myree!

Check out the below link to learn about Taya's experience and advice for #UBuffalo students!

arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/economics/ne...

@ubartsandsciences.bsky.social #UBEconSpotlight
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