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Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University. #econtwitter sites.google.com/site/eckelcath… College Station, TX Joined October 2015-
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The #MeToo movement led to a 10% jump in sex crime reports and the effect lasted over 2 years. ✅ More reporting ✅ More arrests ❌ Not just more crimes ✅ Impact across race & income Social movements can change high-stakes behavior.
Science ran a big experiment on itself for the last ~60 years. It didn't work out. experimentalhistory.substack.com/p/the-rise-and…
Striking visuals. Someone show this to RFKJr.
Fascinating paper!
What's the evidence on the impact of the NEA and NEH?
No expert analysis. No legal authority. Just vibes and tariffs. Welcome to season 2 of The Trade War.
Excellent news!!
Ben makes a strong argument AGAINST moving research and researchers to the private sector.
Ben makes a strong argument AGAINST moving research and researchers to the private sector.
Three excellent economists!
Excellent paper. Also see this great video by NAS: youtube.com/watch?v=TJio37…
Excellent paper. Also see this great video by NAS: youtube.com/watch?v=TJio37…
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Yes.
A hundred thousand fewer international students, a 35 percent endowment tax, and other Trump-driven possibilities could devastate higher education. chroni.cl/4h7kTEM
This is highly relevant today. While we can debate the merits of specific 'DEI' policies—some may indeed be misguided—it’s undeniable that racial discrimination persists in this country. The evidence is clear for those willing to engage with it!
This is highly relevant today. While we can debate the merits of specific 'DEI' policies—some may indeed be misguided—it’s undeniable that racial discrimination persists in this country. The evidence is clear for those willing to engage with it!
Tune in tonight to the @colbertlateshow to watch my discussion with @StephenAtHome about the historic economic progress the United States has made under the Biden-Harris Administration. Thanks for having me, @StephenAtHome!
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Congratulations Sarah!!
Great creative use of data to answer an important question.
0/ A holiday economic theory reading list. Some of my favorite pieces on theory that can be read with minimal sweat, but with the maximal intellectual reward. In no particular order:
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