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by John Mullahy — Reposted by: Brad R. Humphreys

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The endowment effect in the 1880s. (The Rifleman, S3/E18)
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by Brad R. Humphreys

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Market failure.
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It’s a travesty that there is a betting market for the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature but not for economics.
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by Brad R. Humphreys — Reposted by: Rodney Fort

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Here's a link to an ungated copy

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Horizontal Product Differentiation in Higher Education Markets and Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Changes
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by Brad R. Humphreys

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New publication available on-line "Horizontal Product Differentiation in Higher Education Markets and Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Changes" in RIO, joint with Patrick Reilly
Paper abstract
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celebrityhottub.bsky.social
what happens if you just decide to lie during your Sunday Night Football player intro

will NBC run with some tight end insisting he went to the Sorbonne
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jcbradbury.bsky.social
Oh, the externalities can be negative.
New $200+ million theme park planned in metro Atlanta; neighbors not amused
Neighbors are afraid their area will become "like downtown Atlanta.”
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by Seema Jayachandran — Reposted by: Brad R. Humphreys, Diane Coyle, Scott A. Imberman , and 2 more

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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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by Victor A. Matheson — Reposted by: Brad R. Humphreys

victor-matheson.bsky.social
Happy to be featured on the latest episode of Freakonomics Radio discussing the crazy(???) idea of the NFL and NCAA merging and forming a promotion/relegation league.

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The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted - Freakonomics
The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted - Freakonomics
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by Brad R. Humphreys

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"Received: 17 December 2020 / Accepted: 22 August 2025"
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chengyuanhua.bsky.social
Update: A hard copy of a paper by @bradhumphreys.bsky.social and me will be archived by the Giamatti Research Center at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Please let me know if someone happens to visit there and see our paper!

authors.elsevier.com/c/1lqCYbZee6...
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by Brad R. Humphreys

bradhumphreys.bsky.social
TIL Pennsylvania allows VLT/Video Poker gambling, but only in certain truck stops 🤷

Reposted by: Brad R. Humphreys

jcbradbury.bsky.social
A new Bears stadium absolutely would NOT generate billions of dollars. No stadium has ever done this before, ever. The for-hire consultant's report is complete horseshit, but here it is being put forth as a reasonable estimate on the front page of a major newspaper.
New Bears stadium in Arlington Heights would generate billions, but could cost taxpayers $855M for infrastructure
In order to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Chicago Bears officials say the team would need substantial taxpayer support for infrastructure improvements.
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by Brad R. Humphreys

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Thanks JC. Here's a link to an ungated version of the paper. Good for the next 50 days.

authors.elsevier.com/c/1lqCYbZee6...
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jcbradbury.bsky.social
This is a really cool simple paper from @bradhumphreys.bsky.social and @chengyuanhua.bsky.social . Baseball players elected to the Hall of Fame live two years longer than non-selected nominated players. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Long live hall of famers? Evidence from major league baseball
Understanding the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on health outcomes represents and important economic research topic. Finding exogenous variatio…
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by Brad R. Humphreys

bradhumphreys.bsky.social
Interesting long read on in game sports betting. I wonder about the prices offered on in game bets relative to pre game bets.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...
The Seductive, and Risky, Power of Live Sports Betting
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by Brad R. Humphreys

bradhumphreys.bsky.social
How did I get on this timeline? How do I escape from crazyville?
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NPR @npr.org · 9d
The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.
Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets
The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.
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by Brad R. Humphreys

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Set in 1936. Not far off.
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The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.
Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets
The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe.
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Check out our new special issue: "Women and Economic Freedom". Thought-provoking articles on entrepreneurship, fertility, and more are now availible to read, free for a limited time!
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Nothing beats a carajillo — just shake vigorously until it's cold and frothy, about a minute, and pour into a rocks glass. nyti.ms/4nn8EY0
A photo of a frothy brown cocktail with the recipe for a carajillo.
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Call for Papers: EEA 52nd Annual Meeting
CSWEP is sponsoring sessions at the Eastern Economic Association Annual Meeting, May 6-9 2026, La Romana, Dominican Republic. Deadline is December 1, 2025. For Details: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
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The Eastern Economic Association is a not-for-profit corporation whose object is to promote educational and scholarly exchange on economic affairs. Towards that end, the Association encourages the fre...
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Everyone loves competitive balance until everyone is 80-78 in the final week and fans are disappointed that all the playoff teams are mid
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Reposted by: Brad R. Humphreys, Caroline Krafft, Todd Pugatch

johncawley.bsky.social
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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by Brad R. Humphreys

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Are your garments spotless, are they white as snow?
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by Brad R. Humphreys

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I sang in a quartet that did weekly gigs at rural evangelical churches in high school. These two songs were staples in our set list.

by Brad R. Humphreys

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Journalism is dead. Do better @bloomberg.com
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 18d
Trump's $100,000 fee for H1-B visas could protect American jobs, but it comes with risks (via Bloomberg Opinion)
$100,000 H-1B Visa Is a Gamble That Could Protect US Jobs
The skilled-worker program has been overused and abused. Reform is necessary.
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Trump's $100,000 fee for H1-B visas could protect American jobs, but it comes with risks (via Bloomberg Opinion)
$100,000 H-1B Visa Is a Gamble That Could Protect US Jobs
The skilled-worker program has been overused and abused. Reform is necessary.
bloom.bg
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Mike Gundy in a wresting singlet with a mug that says Big Daddy.
Mike Gundy in a wresting singlet with a mug that says Bug Daddy.
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TIL Oklahoma’s state vegetable is the watermelon.
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