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Amy W. Ando
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Personal account only. Professor and Chair of applied econ department at Ohio State; AERE Fellow and AAEA Fellow; studies conservation, restoration, valuation. Fan of cats and nature. Former X handles: AmyEcon and AndoAW

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Sarah Cohodes @cohodes.bsky.social · 21h
📣 New NBER Working Paper out today 📣

"The Consequences of Faculty Sexual Misconduct"
Sarah Cohodes & Katherine Leu
Screenshot of working paper: The Consequences of Faculty Sexual Misconduct

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 1d
This is the way
gershbrain.bsky.social Sam Gershman @gershbrain.bsky.social · 3d
My reviewing style has changed over time. Rather than litigate every little thing, and pushing my own ideas, I focus only on 2 things:
(1) Are the claims interesting/important?
(2) Does the evidence support the claims?

Most of my reviews these days are short and focused.

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Trevon Logan @trevondlogan.bsky.social · 2d
The Race and Stratification Working Group at @nber.org will have its annual meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026. Francisca Antman, Bocar Ba, Robynn Cox and I are organizing the program. December 11, 2025 is the deadline to submit your paper!

www.nber.org/conferences/...
Economics of Race and Stratification, Spring 2026
www.nber.org

Reposted by Nancy Kanwisher, Amy W. Ando

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Sam Gershman @gershbrain.bsky.social · 3d
My reviewing style has changed over time. Rather than litigate every little thing, and pushing my own ideas, I focus only on 2 things:
(1) Are the claims interesting/important?
(2) Does the evidence support the claims?

Most of my reviews these days are short and focused.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 4d
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 4d
So much winning.
newsguy.bsky.social Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 4d
CNBC - US job cuts last month surged 183% from September and went up 175% from than the same month a year ago. This is now the worst year for layoffs since 2009. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/job-c...
Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says
Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.
www.cnbc.com

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 4d
CNBC - US job cuts last month surged 183% from September and went up 175% from than the same month a year ago. This is now the worst year for layoffs since 2009. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/job-c...
Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says
Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.
www.cnbc.com

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 5d
www.youtube.com/watch?v=soid...

Today’s vibe.
Feeling Good
YouTube video by Nina Simone - Topic
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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 5d
Thank you, Anna ❤️

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 6d
This is history

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 6d
link to the whole thing!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOQT...
FULL SPEECH: Zohran Mamdani's victory speech following historic NYC mayoral win
YouTube video by ABC News
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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 6d
Wow 😳
gelliottmorris.com G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 6d
looks like democrats are about to flip two statewide elections with >20-point margins... in georgia

Reposted by Melissa R. Michelson, Daniel W. Drezner, Amy W. Ando

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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 6d
looks like democrats are about to flip two statewide elections with >20-point margins... in georgia

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 6d
Miss YOU!

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 6d
Thanks, will do! Hope you, Jim, and your furballs are doing ok

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 6d
This little orange boi is now quite clingy since the cat he would play chase with is gone
An orange tabby cat with white face and throat is sitting on a lap, looking eager and anxious

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 7d
I’ve had a full day of work, exercised, eaten, fed the cats, watched tv. Time for bed, right?

It’s 7 pm 😱

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · 8d
Evidence that academics have been complaining about service roles for about 3000 years...

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 8d
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a new mRNA vaccine that has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, offering hope to MILLIONS of patients with age-related vision loss. The vaccine triggered strong antibody responses that REDUCED retinal damage by UP TO 85%.

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 8d
Thanks, dear friend

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 8d
This week our beloved 18yo Foggy cat died. He lived a good life, constantly friendly to his people and cat friends.

We miss him
A long haired grey cat is looking at you Someone in a blue jacket is cradling a long-haired grey cat like a baby. The cat looks content A grey cat in a harness is going for a walk down the sidewalk with a person in blue jeans and brown shoes. It’s to to sniff and eat the grass Foggy, the grey cat, is curled up napping with his brother Rascal, a white and grey cat. They are sleeping soundly on e red blanket in a gold chair. Rascal is using Foggy as a pillow

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 9d
This would be life changing for so many people
fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social Fifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 9d
In a rare win for American parents, New Mexico has officially become the first US state to provide free child care up to age 13 for all families. This is a bit of good news that's worth celebrating and it's an example of what could be possible for us nationwide.

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Fifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 9d
In a rare win for American parents, New Mexico has officially become the first US state to provide free child care up to age 13 for all families. This is a bit of good news that's worth celebrating and it's an example of what could be possible for us nationwide.

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 9d
The cost of ACA health insurance is poised to spike for millions of Americans as subsidies expire. This is why democrats in congress want to extend the ACA subsidies.

www.kff.org/quick-take/a...
ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay
The amount health insurers charge for coverage on the ACA Marketplaces is rising 26%, on average, in 2026.... Most enrollees would face even sharper increases in what they pay if they ACA’s enhanced p...
www.kff.org

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The Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 10d
Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/h...
How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo
www.nytimes.com

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 10d
I love Halloween, especially the teenage trick or treaters and the parents wearing serious costumes to accompany their tiny spidermen and princesses. Best costume this year was a tornado. ❤️

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Steve Herman @w7voa.journa.host.ap.brid.gy · 10d
(AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.

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Jacob Bogage @jacobbogage.bsky.social · 10d
‼️ On SNAP, very significant here:

A federal judge rules that the Trump admin is "required" to spend the $5.5 billion in contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.

But there will still be a gap in benefits; she gave the admin until Nov. 3 to share if/how they will issue payments.

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Amy W. Ando @awando.bsky.social · 10d
Facts. We could use the contingency fund to pay for SNAP during the shutdown.
bbkogan.bsky.social Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 10d
Lots of wrong information coming from the Trump administration on SNAP "running out of money November 1" and the SNAP contingency fund.

The truth is:
1) It *can* be used to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
2) It actually *must* be used to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.

Let's dig in.

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 10d
Lots of wrong information coming from the Trump administration on SNAP "running out of money November 1" and the SNAP contingency fund.

The truth is:
1) It *can* be used to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.
2) It actually *must* be used to cover SNAP benefits during a shutdown.

Let's dig in.