Going on a social media break for the next couple of weeks. See you after :)

Deviations from moderate temperatures kill hundreds of thousands each year in the US and EU, with limited evidence on which interventions work to reduce these burdens, from Burke, Wilson, Avirmed, Wallstein, Martins, Behrer, Callahan, Childs, Choi, French, Gould... https://www.nber.org/papers/w34313

This week we're very happy to have @rkhoban.bsky.social from @econ.uzh.ch visiting us! On Thursday, Roza will present her research on "Unequal Gains from Trade and the Distribution of Political Power in India". Welcome to Växjö! www.rkhoban.com

(1) banger (2) i wish non-economists would realise just how much time each economics paper takes to write (because of our norms about how thorough each paper has to be)

What's true is that *the actual war* is being fought between two competing right-wing nationalisms, without a strong "left" voice on either side. But that's often how it goes with wars.

I understand this. Please tell me you do, too.

Noch vor der Beantwortung meiner Motion ist der Bundesrat bereit, verletzten Kindern aus dem GAZA-Krieg medizinische Hilfe in der Schweiz zu geben. www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetri... Die komplett empathielose SVP-Gesundheits-Vorsteherin des grössten Kinderspitals in der Schweiz ist dagegen. 🤬

Ending this war of annihilation is the first step. After that, we must pursue a real peace agreement that guarantees that all of us can live in freedom and safety in this land.

Listen to our National Co-director Rula Daood speak to tens of thousands of people at the anti-war rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday night. (1/2)

Our National Co-director Alon-Lee Green quoted in the BBC: “We mustn’t think that just coming back to 6 October, the day before 7 October 2023, is peace. We really need progress towards ending the occupation in the West Bank and withdrawing from Gaza.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

Does anyone have slides that lend themselves for undergraduate teaching, which go step by step through a behavioral lab experiment, and would be willing to share them with me?

What struck me immediately in German academia was the near absence of scholars from the former GDR (something I’m attuned to, as an Eastern European). The transition shock feels under-researched, with many stories untold. On this Day of German Unity, let's also remember the work that lies ahead.

Wie widersetzt man sich einem Völkermord, wenn darüber rundherum geschwiegen oder gespottet wird? Damit beschäftigen sich Yuli Novak, Direktorin der israelischen Menschenrechtsorganisation B’Tselem, und eine überschaubare Zahl an Mitstreiter:innen.

Aufrüttelnde Worte von Ivo Scherrer in dieser Zeit der Rückbesinnung im jüdischen Kalender, zwischen Rosch ha Schana (dem jüdischen neuen Jahr) und Jom Kippur (Versöhnungstag). Lesenswert in der ganzen Länge www.republik.ch/2025/09/27/g...

Tomorrow is voting day in Switzerland, with proposals on the ballot at the federal, state & local level Ever wondered how much power Swiss #directdemocracy gives to its voters? Just look at the city of Zurich, where citizens will decide whether to ban leaf blowers outside of fall season #Laubbläser

I love Professor @corinnelow.com's advice to economists on how to write a trade press book. www.aeaweb.org/content/file...

#EconAdvice I'm looking for a short text or article that summarizes what the field of behavioral economics is about, and maybe some of its key findings. Written in a style that a smart undergraduate student can understand. What would you recommend?

Declaration of the Israeli peace movements in support of recognition of Palestine: "On the eve vote in the UN General Assembly on Sept 21, representatives of the peace movements in Israel will meet to voice their support for the recognition of the State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel."

In the first seven days since I launched this new game, almost ten thousand people from 82 countries have played it. (Top cities so far: New York City, Zurich, Toronto, Chicago, Berlin, Vienna, Stockholm) What topics would you like me to add next? dataguessr.com

Another fun game that sources data from Our World in Data!

Critical part of the President's new $100,000 charge for H1-B visas: The Administration can also offer a $100,000 discount to any person, company, or industry that it wants. Replacing rules with arbitrary discretion. Want visas? You know who to call and who to flatter.

Step 1: Cut funding for food stamps Step 2: Stop measuring hunger Step 3: There's no evidence cuts to food stamps led to a rise in hunger www.wsj.com/economy/trum...

Lesen Sie unsere #POLITKOLUMNE? Und haben Sie Lust, mit uns zu diskutieren? Zum 2-jährigen Jubiläum unserer Kolumne dürfen Adrian Vatter & ich in "Der Bund im Gespräch" auftreten, moderiert von Chefredaktor @cellmob.bsky.social Es würd uns SEHR freuen, Euch zu sehen! www.derbund.ch/der-bund-im-...

We're hiring a research associate or research manager for a project in the DRC! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in gaining very hands-on research and work experience in a low-income country in partnership with the local government. Also a great preparation for a PhD.

Not quite sure how to put it all in words, but I just spent an extraordinary day celebrating my dissertation adviser, Larry Katz. Feeling grateful, proud, and (re-) inspired. Larry has raised so many extraordinary economists that being in the same room as them was overwhelming.

Neonatal sepsis causes 400,000 to 700,000 deaths per year. On this #WorldSepsisDay, read @cgdev.org & @uchi-msa.bsky.social's#WorldSepsisDayseries on developing an advance market commitment (AMC) for a rapid diagnostic test for neonatal sepsis in low- and middle-income countries: https://bit.ly/4leKCwA

La semaine dernière, le Conseil des Etats a débattu si le moment et venu pour la Suisse de reconnaître l’État palestinien. De la part du www.forumjuif.ch, nous avons exprimé notre soutien à cette proposition. Le Nouvelliste en a parlé: www.lenouvelliste.ch/suisse/recon...

Excellent research by Policy in Practice on unclaimed benefits www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reviewing interventions to prevent school violence against children w/ disabilities, @daveevansphd.bsky.social & ‪@gsmarrelli.bsky.social find: 1️⃣ Most evidence is on peer violence 2️⃣ Children w/ disabilities face much higher risk 3️⃣ Few studies track impact for them More: https://bit.ly/3Jwxiq5

An updated working paper finds that small cash transfers to mothers in India led to healthier diets for their children, more food for the whole family, better childhood development, and improved gender equity in the household. 🔗 Check it out: https://www.nber.org/papers/w32093

Facts matter

More collective punishment: Israeli forces are storming Tulkarm and abducting hundreds of Palestinians at gunpoint in the occupied West Bank. (1/3)

A lot of people keep talking about win-win. It's quite lame by now. But have you heard about the new big thing? Lose-lose! 🤪🤪🤪

Across contexts as diverse as Italy, El Salvador, Colombia, and the eastern Congo, evidence shows that what matters most is not simply a state presence but a state that effectively protects property, resolves disputes, and enforces contracts. voxdev.org/voxdevlit/or...

«Israels Regierung will einen unendlichen Krieg, weil er sie an der Macht hält», erklärt der israelische Politologe José Brunner im Gespräch mit @daniel-binswanger.bsky.social. Und er sagt, dass die Welt­gemeinschaft jetzt handeln muss.

A great account to follow for those interested in Jewish perspectives on the situation in Israel is @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social. They also provide regular surveys of the Jewish public opinion in the US. As the second largest pro-Israel lobby, Jstreet is pro-Israel, pro democracy, pro peace.

One way my work on global economic development and migration are intrinsically linked is that migrants are the largest source of international investment in low- and middle-income countries. More than foreign business investment or international aid:

The panel on how research(ers!) can shape and support public policy included practicable advice by Robert Kelly (CBI), Jonathan Cribb (IFS), Rowena Dwyer (D/FHERIS), & @dinapomeranz.bsky.social.

It was a great honor to participate for the first time this week in the Swiss Federal Commission on Migration www.ekm.admin.ch. I learned a lot and am excited to contribute insights from economics research to the discussions. The meeting was held in beautiful Neuchâtel.

The extreme right in the US and Israel says the recognition of Palestine is a “gift to Hamas.” The truth? Hamas feeds on endless war, annexation and extremism. Recognition strengthens moderates and creates a path to peace. Tell Congress:

NOW IN JERUSALEM: Jews and Palestinians protesting against this criminal government, demaning an end to this genocidal war, an end to the killing, and for the hostages to finally be brought home. We refuse to go on with life as normal as the annihilation rages on — this must end NOW!

“I’d go to jail before Gaza.” Growing numbers of Israeli reservists are refusing to fight a war they know won’t bring safety or freedom. Their dissent is a powerful reminder: Israel’s future depends on ending this war, not prolonging it.

Annexation isn’t hypothetical – it’s been happening for years through relentless settlement expansion. Now, even the UAE, a partner in the Abraham Accords, is warning Israel that Smotrich’s plans are a red line. Serious allies are sounding the alarm.

It was a pleasure to participate at the annual Irish Public Economics Workshop organized by @streckernm.bsky.social earlier this week and to discuss on a panel with Robert Kelly, Rowena Dwyer and Jonathan Cribb “How research can shape and support public policy: best practices for academics”.

🗞️ “Unlike Israeli citizens, American Jewish organizations have largely refrained from rightfully assigning blame to Netanyahu’s government for blocking a deal,” writes J Street's National Director of Communal Relations Sam Berkman.

A story that’s hard to ignore: All of the representatives of the security branches in the Israeli military oppose Netanyahu’s plan to occupy Gaza city. (1/6)

This decision is petty, nonsensical, and self-defeating. Netanyahu has long worked to undermine moderate Palestinian leaders as a way to foreclose a Palestinian state – and Trump is now following the same playbook. jstreet.org/press-releas...

Fundraiser⚠️ Support our former RA Joël Eke from Benin for his masters at the Paris School of Economics! Despite his great achievements, Joël still faces a significant financial hurdle to cover tuition and living costs. He's halfway there. Any support is highly appreciated!

#Econadvice I'm looking for some resources for undergraduate teaching, with an overview of key insights from the main fields in economics. E.g. what are some of the main findings from labor, public econ, etc. Does someone have a class syllabus with such information? Or is there a book or similar?