I had a great time visiting the students from the AEA summer program. Undergraduate students from around the US receive an intensive 8 week program culminating in a paper. Many thanks to American University for hosting this year @aeacsmgep.bsky.social

Heroes in a race against darkness www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

This was such a fun paper to write. The premise is that we know of the numerical gender gap found in teaching evaluations. Often you are told to ignore those numerical scores and just focus on the comments. Well, what if the comments are also biased? Let's do a thread of the figures.

Southern Economic Journal@southerneconj.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@uoflecon.bsky.social of @uoflbiz.bsky.social and Erin Yetter of @lifeatpurdue.bsky.social examine how gender and race influence student ratings of instructors on @ratemyprofessor. #ratemyprofessor #gender #race #studentevaluations onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

My extended academic family. These folks helped me navigate the economics discipline. They also made what seems like a daunting conference like the ASSA feel much smaller with a friendly face around every corner.

Francisca Antman@franciscaantman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Beautiful memory from the @asheassa.bsky.social Business Meeting at #ASSA2026!

Happy Friday, I received a wonderful surprise via email. Joint work with Jayani Jayawardhana has received a #TopCitedArticle from Health Services Research Journal. You can read the article at the link #suicide #coroners #medicalexaminers pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39243207/

Awesome time #EconGames. The data sponsor @equibase.bsky.social gave students 24 hours to develop a data driven pitch that would attract a younger generation of horse racing fans. Our @uoflbiz.bsky.social team put together a fabulous presentation even interview college students. Super Proud of them

CSQIEP hosts a virtual seminar series on LGBTQ+ economics on Tuesdays at 12:00 (noon) ET. See the list of upcoming seminars at aeaweb.org/about-aea/co.... #econsky

Hello #econsky. I am still trying to find people who were on hiring committees during this economics job market for a panel at the SEA meetings in November. Please reach out if you will be at the SEA and were hiring his past year.

I would like to create a panel about the econ job market for the SEA meeting in Houston. If you are planning on going and participated on the job market as either a buyer or seller, then please send me message or respond to this thread.

I would like to create a panel about the econ job market for the SEA meeting in Houston. If you are planning on going and participated on the job market as either a buyer or seller, then please send me message or respond to this thread.

Almost done with my next lecture, so going back now to work on some new memes

#EconSky: Save the date & tell your friends! Economists for Ukraine will host an online workshop called "The Craft of Publishing in Economics" on March 9, 12-1:30 US EST. Sign up here to get more info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Please fill out this form to receive more information on Economists for Ukraine March 9 online workshop with journal editors.

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Difficult Conversations session this morning. Thank you Gail Hoyt, Monica Garcia, Gerald Daniels, & Stephan Lebefebvre as panelist. Special shout out to Tisha Nakao Emerson chair of the CEE for sponsoring this joint session. #ASSA2026 @aeacsmgep.bsky.social

Good Morning #ASSA2026. We have an 8am session co-sponsored by CEE and CSMGEP. “Difficult Conversations in the Classroom” Grand Ballroom Salon B (5th level of the Marriot) #teachecon

Packed room for the @asheassa.bsky.social Immigration session. Hey #ASSA2026 we need more seats.

10 past/current/elect presidents of @asheassa.bsky.social (ASHE). Pack room for the business meeting #ASSA2026

My AEA mentoring program mentee is presenting right now in the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social dissertation session. If you are looking for candidate that looks at the intersection of international trade and education, then consider Jose Rojas. #ASSA2026

Tomorrow is a busy day for @AEACSMGEP sessions. 8am session: Ethics of research when studying underrepresented groups. 10:45am Dissertation session. Come support the future of our discipline. Coffee break? Stop by our table. 2:30pm digital access & Econ outcomes #ASSA2026

We are delighted to present our list of activities for the 2026 ASSA Conference. Your participation is highly valued. Below, you will find the schedule of events. #Econsky #ASSA

We are delighted to present our list of activities for the 2026 ASSA Conference. Your participation is highly valued. Below, you will find the schedule of events. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯… | American Soci...

We are delighted to present our list of activities for the 2026 ASSA Conference. Your participation is highly valued. Below, you will find the schedule of events. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 ...

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Quick walk-around before my meetings later today. Philly is pretty (in summer and fall). #ASSA2026

Dame la mano Paloma #cuatropuertiriqueno

If you do not have to go, you do not go.

Update on JOE postings -- things are worse: paulgp.com/2025/12/10/q...

Saludos, Saludos The fall semester has ended at @uoflbiz.bsky.social . Have a safe and happy holiday period. #cuatropr #tiplepr

Big new blogpost! My guide to data visualization, which includes a very long table of contents, tons of charts, and more. --> Why data visualization matters and how to make charts more effective, clear, transparent, and sometimes, beautiful. www.scientificdiscovery.dev/p/salonis-gu...

🎓 Support the University of Louisville EconGames Team this #GivingTuesday! Help us empower students through hands-on economic research and data-driven competitions. Your donation makes a difference. ❤️🖤 #UofLEconGames #SupportStudents #L1C4 give.louisville.edu/economicsgif...

Great day to talk economics research in sunny Tampa. #SEA2025. For those departments hiring, take a look at the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social CSMGEP JOB MARKET PAGE. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...

It was a busy news day for the Economics Department at @uoflbiz.bsky.social . Yesterday, Thomas Lambert was featured on KET discussing the US Economy, Tariffs, and the government shutdown. ket.org/program/kent...

The U.S. Economy, Tariffs and Federal Government Shutdown | Kentucky Tonight

Renee Shaw leads a discussion on the U.S. economy. Panelists include Charles Aull, Ph.D., vice president of policy at the Center for Policy and Research at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Jason Bail...

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We’re trying new things to attract students into economics. Dr. ⁦‪Beth Munnich hosted part 1 of a three part series teaching economics but using the language of Taylor Swift. See the interview below ⁦ @uoflbiz.bsky.social

'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

The University of Louisville is calling all Swifties to a new course, "Swiftonomics," which uses Taylor Swift’s career to highlight core economic concepts.

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During the final week of HHM, ASHE highlights Jose Fernandez, Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville and Co-chair of CSMGEP. As a leading health economist, researcher, and mentor, he continues to advance the field and support the next generation of scholars. #ASHE_ASSA #CSMGEP