Eugenio Proto

@eugenioproto.bsky.social

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Professor of Economics University of Glasgow, CEPR, IZA and CesIfo. Behavioural, Experimental Economics . Mental Health. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/eugenioproto-research/home

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Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · 26d

Applications open for the MSc in Behavioural Science at the University of Glasgow: 11 full tuition-fee scholarships available. Two tracks (Science & Business/Econ) combining rigorous theory + applied behavioural research. Both lead to academic or non-academic careers.
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University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Taught degree programmes A‑Z - Behavioural Science

Our Masters in Behavioural Science is a unique programme run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. We aim to shape tomorrow’s behavioural scientists through an...

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Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · 10d

The lack of empathy of the most powerful person in the world is disturbing. I hope American society will be able to react to that

Philip Bump @pbump.com · 11d

utterly incapable of grace

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 11d

utterly incapable of grace

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · 19d

Where Karl Marx Went Wrong: Nationalism
Supersedes Socioeconomic Class

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Nov 18

The main takeaway: people are surprisingly good — on average — at adapting to new realities, combining pre- and post-shock information wisely.

jeeanews.bsky.social @jeeanews.bsky.social · Nov 18

Forthcoming article "Revising Beliefs in Light of Unforeseen Events" by Christoph K Becker, Tigran Melkonyan @eugenioproto.bsky.social @andissofianos.bsky.social Stefan T Trautmann
@eeanews.bsky.social

Teaching materials available: www.eeassoc.org/teaching-mat...

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Revising Beliefs in Light of Unforeseen Events

Abstract. Bayesian updating is the dominant theory of learning. However, the theory is silent about how individuals react to events that were previously un

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jeeanews.bsky.social @jeeanews.bsky.social · Nov 18

Revising Beliefs in Light of Unforeseen Events

Abstract. Bayesian updating is the dominant theory of learning. However, the theory is silent about how individuals react to events that were previously un

doi.org

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Nov 17

Happy to join a panel next Wednesday, 19th November, to discuss this important topic on wellbeing and productivity. The event will be held online.

The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Nov 14

💭 Interested in wellbeing and workplace productivity? Join our online discussion on 19 November 6-7:30pm in conjunction with @resmedia.bsky.social and The University of Glasgow.

Register via emailing: socsi-events@glasgow.ac.uk

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Nov 14

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Nov 12

Happy to join a panel next Wednesday, 19th November, to discuss this important topic on wellbeing and productivity. The event will be held online.

#HappinessAtWork #BehaviouralEconomics

Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Nov 12

There’s one week to go until our online discussion on wellbeing and productivity, in conjunction with @uofglasgow.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social.

Join us for an insightful discussion, and the chance to share common successes and concerns. Email socsci-events@glasgow.ac.uk to register.

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · Nov 12

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Oct 13

A Nobel Prize dedicated to the forces driving technological progress — and a reminder to reflect on the waves of creative destruction that AI may soon unleash.

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The official website of the Nobel Prize - NobelPrize.org

The Nobel Prize rewards science, humanism and peace efforts. This is one of the central concepts in the will of Alfred Nobel, and it also permeates the outreach activities that have been developed for...

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Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Sep 15

Why it matters?
These insights speak to how humans adapt when the unexpected becomes reality.

And they matter for macroeconomists studying economies after large, unanticipated shocks. (5/5)

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Sep 15

The main takeaway: people are surprisingly good — on average — at adapting to new realities, combining pre- and post-shock information wisely. (4/5)

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Sep 15

We test reverse Bayesianism — a framework where unforeseen events leave relative prior likelihoods unchanged.

Our experiments show:
🔹 If the new world resembles the old, people update gradually.
🔹 If a regime change is possible, they overhaul their entire model.
(3/5)

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Sep 15

The paper asks: how do people update their beliefs when faced with events they never anticipated?
Bayesian learning dominates economics — but it says nothing about “unknown unknowns.” (2/5)

Reposted by Daniel Stone

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thrilled to share that our article

“Revising Beliefs in Light of Unforeseen Events” is forthcoming in the Journal of the European Economic Association (JEEA).

(with C. K. Becker, T. Melkonyan, @andissofianos.bsky.social Sofianos, S.T. Trautmann)

(1/5)

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Revising Beliefs in Light of Unforeseen Events

Abstract. Bayesian updating is the dominant theory of learning. However, the theory is silent about how individuals react to events that were previously un

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Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Aug 21

Donald Trump is becoming the greatest unifier of Europe since the end of the cold war www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Donald Trump is becoming the greatest unifier of Europe since the end of the cold war | Fabrizio Tassinari

The US president may be helping Putin to destroy the west, but his vanity is causing Europeans to speak with one voice in defence of Ukraine, says Fabrizio Tassinari of the European University Institu...

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Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Aug 1

And just when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, it goes deeper.

Claudia Sahm @claudia-sahm.bsky.social · Aug 1

Firing the BLS Commissioner because you don't like the data is a dark day.

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Claudia Sahm @claudia-sahm.bsky.social · Aug 1

Firing the BLS Commissioner because you don't like the data is a dark day.

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thank you for the invitation to this wonderful workshop. It was a real pleasure participating.

(Yes, that stunning background is real!)

Mirco Tonin @mircotonin.bsky.social · Jul 29

Group picture at the workshop "The Demand for Bad Policy - Why do citizens support policies that harm society?" organised by Paolo Roberti at @unibz.bsky.social LINK: www.unibz.it/en/events/th... @eugenioproto.bsky.social @federicoboffa.bsky.social @mbigoni.bsky.social @ollefolke.bsky.social

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Mirco Tonin @mircotonin.bsky.social · Jul 29

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yes, broadly speaking

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · Jul 11

Asylum-seekers get £49 a week loaded onto a pre-paid card if they're not in catered accommodation. They get £10 if they are. And yet nearly a third of voters think government spending helps 'immigrants' **most of all**. Insane and frightening.

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Jul 8

An old article, but still very timely

www.psychreg.org/emotions-ele...

Emotions Are Key to Deciding Elections, Not Economics or Party Platforms – According to Research

Elections and referendums may be being decided by the emotional well-being of voters, new research from the University of Warwick suggests.

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Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Jul 7

Comunque è buono per tutti i nipoti del mondo

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Caitlin Heard @caitlinheard.bsky.social · Jul 7

Investing in behavioral science is key to building smarter, more compassionate policy. Grateful to see programs like this shaping the next generation of changemakers, this is what exactly the world need.

Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto.bsky.social · Jul 7

📢Applications are now open for the 2024/25 academic year for the MSc in Behavioural Science.

This unique programme is co-run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience.

📢Several full scholarships are available :

www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...

University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Taught degree programmes A‑Z - Behavioural Science

The Masters in Behavioural Science is a unique programme co-run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience. It aims to shape tomorrow’s behavioural scientists throug...

www.gla.ac.uk