Hi! The next Behind-the-Scenes seminar will feature Noam Yuchtman on 23rd September at 2pm UK time. You can sign up here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/42RHMC6h8e Recordings of past seminars are available on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@btsseminar

The next Behind the Scenes Seminar is with Noam Yuchtman 📆23rd Sept, 2pm BST This series offers an opportunity for researchers in all fields to engage with challenges (& solutions) of the research production process. Register: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... @vatsalecon.bsky.social

I've been working on a new tool, Refine, to make scholars more productive. If you're interested in being among the very first to try the beta, please read on. Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts. 1/

Many thanks to all who made the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop @uofebusiness.bsky.social possible: presenters, participants, organizers, helpers, and the administrative team! We are especially grateful to Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul for their keynote talks!

Hi! The next Behind-the-Scenes seminar (where we focus on the research process) will feature Drazen Prelec @MITEcon on 26 June at 4pm UK time. You can sign up here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vBvrMZFGLC Recordings of past seminars can be found on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@btsseminar #econsky

The third keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop is delivered by Prof. Patricia Cortés (Boston University @bostonu.bsky.social), presenting “Understanding the Barriers to Paternity Leave-Taking: Evidence from Japan.” #DHC2025 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social

Session 4 on Labour starts with Amen Jalal @amenjalal.bsky.social (LSE) presenting "Screening Women Out? Experimenting with Salary Disclosure in Job Ads". #DHC2025 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social @climent.bsky.social @vatsalecon.bsky.social @rabbiatariq.bsky.social

Session 2 on Human Capital kicks off with Ronak Jain @jainr.bsky.social (@econ.uzh.ch) discussing how access to 3G internet impacts human capital development. #DHC2025 @uofebusiness.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @climent.bsky.social @vatsalecon.bsky.social @rabbiatariq.bsky.social

Prof. Imran Rasul (UCL) delivers the 2nd keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop at @uofebusiness.bsky.social, presenting their research on firm behavior and worker outcomes during the pandemic in Uganda. #DHC2025

Session 1 on Discrimination begins with Guillermo Woo-Mora (PSE), presenting research on "Skin Tone Penalties: Bottom-up and Algorithmic Skin Tone Discrimination in Football". #DHC2025 @uofebusiness.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @climent.bsky.social @vatsalecon.bsky.social @rabbiatariq.bsky.social

Honoured to welcome Nobel Laureate Joshua Angrist (MIT) for the first keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop at @uofebusiness.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk. Presenting: “Dissertation Paths: Advisors and Students in the Economics Research Production Function.” #DHC2025

We get a lot wrong about the world - from others’ beliefs on gender norms, to the willingness of friends to discuss mental health, to the likelihood of contracting diseases. Today on @voxdev.bsky.social, I've summarised the evidence on common misperceptions: voxdev.org/topic/common...

The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6

The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6

Anna is discussing the behind-the-scenes of this project right now in the inaugural BTS seminar. bsky.app/profile/vats...

🔍 Check out the new online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series by Severine Toussaert and @vatsalecon.bsky.social – a new way to explore research! Instead of just results, speakers dive into the research process—challenges, decisions & surprises. Plus, live audience surveys!

Such a great idea! Also looking forward to the paper(s) with insights from the survey results. #econsky

An *outstanding* idea, and a terrific lineup to get started. So appreciative you are doing this & I love the thoughtful structure w audience interaction

The "uncut, bloopers included" versions of these papers are in pre-production! Great initiative!!

Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net

📢 Thrilled to announce the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 16-17, 2025 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! See more info here: bit.ly/3OQ5eNx

We are growing, we are hiring - 6 new positions in development economics One Ass. Professor Three Post-Docs One Pre-doc One Research Manager www.csae.ox.ac.uk/vacancies

The Department of Economics at the @uofebusiness.bsky.social is seeking to fill at least one post at the level of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the fields of #Econometrics or #Macroeconomics. More info: econjobmarket.org/positions/11... #BlueSky #JobMarket #Exeter #Devon

I've made a starter pack for the Economics of Networks! 🕸️ This includes economic and social networks and wide range of methods: applied/econometrics and theory. I'm sure I have missed a lot. Please DM/reply with others, including self-nominations. go.bsky.app/4yrQJsw

Interested in a position as development economist, outside the US? Consider applying to Oxford: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11116 Position without tutorial teaching. Both fresh graduates and lateral applications encouraged! Application deadline: Nov 29 @OxfordEconDept