Stephen Billings
@billingsecon.bsky.social
Urban and labor economist with an interest in the intersection of housing, neighborhoods, schools and crime. University of CO.
Deadline almost here for Urban Economics Association urbaneconomics.org/meetings/uea... I want to put together a panel for anyone who has a project in the environmental hazards and housing space. e.g. pollution or natural disasters and housing/resid outcomes. Reach out if interested.
UEA 2026 Chicago
urbaneconomics.org
Hey JMCs, I know the waiting can be stressful. Good news: @billingsecon.bsky.social, @schnepel.bsky.social, & I are hiring a postdoc on our project funded by Arnold VentureS 📢 Apply here: jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail… #EconSky 📈📉
jobs.colorado.edu
Which top 5 Econ journals (excluding AER) are open to short papers? @jpolecon.bsky.social @qjeharvard.bsky.social @reveconstudies.bsky.social @ecmaeditors.bsky.social
Econ101 - it is all about elasticities. Common issue for local govts - assuming any new fee/tax is not passed on. This will lead to some rent increases.
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2y agoBreaking News: The New York City Council passed a bill that shifts the burden of broker fees to landlords, saving renters thousands in upfront costs. nyti.ms/3UPVTJk
