Elizabeth (Beth) Dhuey
@bdhuey.bsky.social
University of Toronto professor of economics. My research focuses on the early years, special education finance, and skills needed for the future world of work.
I know that the job market is rough this year for Econ PhDs. @utoronto.ca has expanded its postdoc funding. If you are on the market and work on school finance or early childhood education and are interested in a PostDoc, let me know! #econsky #educsky postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca/current-post...
Postdoctoral Talent Initiative – School of Graduate Studies Postdoctoral Fellows
postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I know that the job market is rough this year for Econ PhDs. @utoronto.ca has expanded its postdoc funding. If you are on the market and work on school finance or early childhood education and are interested in a PostDoc, let me know! #econsky #educsky postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca/current-post...
Yay! This is going to be so much fun. Thanks to the @atkinsoncentre.bsky.social for being such amazing conveners.
The HUB is live!
Meet the leaders driving research that informs equity and opportunity in early learning and child care.
Today’s Spotlight: Dr. Beth Dhuey (@bdhuey.bsky.social), Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto.
Explore more at eceknowledgehub.ca
Meet the leaders driving research that informs equity and opportunity in early learning and child care.
Today’s Spotlight: Dr. Beth Dhuey (@bdhuey.bsky.social), Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto.
Explore more at eceknowledgehub.ca
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Yay! This is going to be so much fun. Thanks to the @atkinsoncentre.bsky.social for being such amazing conveners.
It’s amazing how we need to be shown time after time that bandaid fixes don’t work and we need to fix the real inequities in our education system. apple.news/A6PN2wIorR4G...
Failed TDSB experiment or a fairer system? Two years in, lottery admissions for specialty schools divide students, educators — Toronto Star
The TDSB says an update to its controversial admissions policy is coming— and it's expected soon since applications for next year open in November.
apple.news
October 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It’s amazing how we need to be shown time after time that bandaid fixes don’t work and we need to fix the real inequities in our education system. apple.news/A6PN2wIorR4G...
@larsvil.bsky.social Do you have any thoughts?
September 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
@larsvil.bsky.social Do you have any thoughts?
Hey #econsky. What is the standard nowadays for data replication using GPT models? Other than complete prompt documentation, model specifications, input data, and setting the temperature close to zero, what does a researcher need to do?
September 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hey #econsky. What is the standard nowadays for data replication using GPT models? Other than complete prompt documentation, model specifications, input data, and setting the temperature close to zero, what does a researcher need to do?
Thanks for letting this silly economist tag along on this project @sborwein.bsky.social @lindawhite.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thanks for letting this silly economist tag along on this project @sborwein.bsky.social @lindawhite.bsky.social
Over time, we see little change in investment behaviour linked to rising inequality, with one notable exception: spending on lessons and courses, where both income and education play a role.
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Over time, we see little change in investment behaviour linked to rising inequality, with one notable exception: spending on lessons and courses, where both income and education play a role.
These patterns may reflect the value highly educated parents place on cultural capital, status, and competition for top academic pathways.
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
These patterns may reflect the value highly educated parents place on cultural capital, status, and competition for top academic pathways.
In contrast, higher-income families do increase spending with rising income, but they do not uniquely prioritize education relative to other expenditures.
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In contrast, higher-income families do increase spending with rising income, but they do not uniquely prioritize education relative to other expenditures.
Highly educated parents spend more than income alone would predict. This suggests that education itself, not just financial means, shapes how families prioritize educational investments.
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Highly educated parents spend more than income alone would predict. This suggests that education itself, not just financial means, shapes how families prioritize educational investments.
In Canada, your degree may matter more than your bank account when it comes to investing in your child’s education. A quick thread 🧵
Congratulations to @sborwein.bsky.social, lead author on this article now on first view @cjps-rcsp.bsky.social. With @bdhuey.bsky.social Jim Farney. @equityed.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Income Inequality and Parent Education Spending in Canada | Canadian Journal of Political Science/Revue canadienne de science politique | Cambridge Core
Income Inequality and Parent Education Spending in Canada
www.cambridge.org
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In Canada, your degree may matter more than your bank account when it comes to investing in your child’s education. A quick thread 🧵
Oh my....this is almost hilarious....but it's not because it's pretty egregious.
September 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Oh my....this is almost hilarious....but it's not because it's pretty egregious.
I am not an AI hater, but OMG folks. Please don't just use ChatGPT to write your grant applications. It's obvious, and it really doesn't do you any favours. Not saying that you can't use it to help in the process but that's not what I'm reading. Please save me!!!!
August 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I am not an AI hater, but OMG folks. Please don't just use ChatGPT to write your grant applications. It's obvious, and it really doesn't do you any favours. Not saying that you can't use it to help in the process but that's not what I'm reading. Please save me!!!!
She's amazing. Keep up the good fight.
Just received this statement from Lisa Cook:
"President Trump purported to fire me 'for cause' when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so. I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022."
"President Trump purported to fire me 'for cause' when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so. I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022."
President Trump said he is firing Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, "effective immediately." It's his most direct assault yet on Fed independence -- and a step that it is far from clear he can legally take.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u... #EconSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u... #EconSky
August 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
She's amazing. Keep up the good fight.
Wow. Super cute to be announcing this on the last few hours of the school year. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB | CBC News
Education Minister Paul Calandra says supervisors have been appointed to the boards after financial investigations showed growing deficits, depletion of reserves and ongoing mismanagement.
www.cbc.ca
June 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Wow. Super cute to be announcing this on the last few hours of the school year. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
You are also the best @tammyschirle.bsky.social! I’m happy to be surrounded by such fabulous people.
June 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
You are also the best @tammyschirle.bsky.social! I’m happy to be surrounded by such fabulous people.
Ahhh. You are the best @shellyjlundberg.bsky.social! We loved having you visit and hope to see you up here again soon.
June 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Ahhh. You are the best @shellyjlundberg.bsky.social! We loved having you visit and hope to see you up here again soon.
Ahhh. Thanks. You are an amazing friend and I hope I get to see you again soon!!
June 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Ahhh. Thanks. You are an amazing friend and I hope I get to see you again soon!!
The biggest congrats that I can possibly give you. You deserve this, and I'm so glad that it's done!
May 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The biggest congrats that I can possibly give you. You deserve this, and I'm so glad that it's done!
I wrote a thing with @takolbe.bsky.social. Everyone in the U.S. should be aware of what is happening with IDEA and special education.
Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
@oiseuoft.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social
Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
@oiseuoft.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social
Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding
Project 2025 proposes major changes to federal special education funding, raising questions about oversight and equity.
www.brookings.edu
May 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I wrote a thing with @takolbe.bsky.social. Everyone in the U.S. should be aware of what is happening with IDEA and special education.
Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
@oiseuoft.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social
Trump administration weighs future of special education oversight and funding www.brookings.edu/articles/tru...
@oiseuoft.bsky.social @utscresearch.bsky.social
YES! Thanks for reminding me of that book. It's great!
April 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
YES! Thanks for reminding me of that book. It's great!
That is really good advice and I will follow it.
April 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
That is really good advice and I will follow it.