Caroline Le Pennec
@clpennec.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Applied Economics at HEC Montréal.
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It was a pleasure to host the 2nd Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) earlier this week, organized by our own Cevat Aksoy, @nicolasajz.bsky.social and @clpennec.bsky.social.
Thanks to all speakers, discussants and attendees, and special thanks to Elias Papaioannou for his keynote.
Thanks to all speakers, discussants and attendees, and special thanks to Elias Papaioannou for his keynote.
November 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It was a pleasure to host the 2nd Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) earlier this week, organized by our own Cevat Aksoy, @nicolasajz.bsky.social and @clpennec.bsky.social.
Thanks to all speakers, discussants and attendees, and special thanks to Elias Papaioannou for his keynote.
Thanks to all speakers, discussants and attendees, and special thanks to Elias Papaioannou for his keynote.
Reposted by Caroline Le Pennec
Political candidates systematically move toward the political center between the first and second rounds of an election, say researchers at Harvard and @hec.ca. Their findings help confirm the forces behind the median voter theorem. #econsky www.aeaweb.org/research/cha...
Moving toward the center
How do politicians adjust their messages based on who they're running against?
www.aeaweb.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Political candidates systematically move toward the political center between the first and second rounds of an election, say researchers at Harvard and @hec.ca. Their findings help confirm the forces behind the median voter theorem. #econsky www.aeaweb.org/research/cha...
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In @aeajournals.bsky.social AER, Rafael Di Tella, Randy Kotti, @clpennec.bsky.social, and @vinpons.bsky.social examine a new dataset of US and French candidate websites, finding that candidate ideologies move towards the center between primary and general elections.
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
August 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
In @aeajournals.bsky.social AER, Rafael Di Tella, Randy Kotti, @clpennec.bsky.social, and @vinpons.bsky.social examine a new dataset of US and French candidate websites, finding that candidate ideologies move towards the center between primary and general elections.
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
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Thrilled to see our paper published in the American Economic Review!! 👇👇👇
We show that candidates in US and French elections move to the center during the campaign, reflecting strategic adjustment to their opponents.
@aeajournals.bsky.social with R. Di Tella, R. Kotti and @clpennec.bsky.social (1/n)
We show that candidates in US and French elections move to the center during the campaign, reflecting strategic adjustment to their opponents.
@aeajournals.bsky.social with R. Di Tella, R. Kotti and @clpennec.bsky.social (1/n)
Forthcoming in the AER: "Keep your Enemies Closer: Strategic Platform Adjustments during U.S. and French Elections" by Rafael Di Tella, Randy Kotti, Caroline Le Pennec, and Vincent Pons. www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
Keep your Enemies Closer: Strategic Platform Adjustments during U.S. and French Elections
(Forthcoming Article) - We study changes in political discourse during campaigns, using a novel dataset of candidate websites
for U.S. House elections, 2002-2016, and manifestos for French parliamenta...
www.aeaweb.org
August 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thrilled to see our paper published in the American Economic Review!! 👇👇👇
We show that candidates in US and French elections move to the center during the campaign, reflecting strategic adjustment to their opponents.
@aeajournals.bsky.social with R. Di Tella, R. Kotti and @clpennec.bsky.social (1/n)
We show that candidates in US and French elections move to the center during the campaign, reflecting strategic adjustment to their opponents.
@aeajournals.bsky.social with R. Di Tella, R. Kotti and @clpennec.bsky.social (1/n)
The deadline is in 10 days! Submit your political economy papers to the second edition of T-PEC (London, 6-7 Nov): t.co/wroSY56WCS
June 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The deadline is in 10 days! Submit your political economy papers to the second edition of T-PEC (London, 6-7 Nov): t.co/wroSY56WCS
This recent EJ Virtual Issue on Accountability and Electoral Selection features my (not-so-recent) JMP. A great opportunity to revisit an old thread!
📢 EJ Virtual Issue: Accountability and Electoral Selection is now live. Free to read for a limited time! 🗳️
Featuring 11 key papers + intro by Editor Amanda Friedenberg, this issue explores the challenges of holding politicians accountable in democratic systems.
🔗 bit.ly/4n4Ca56
#EconSky
Featuring 11 key papers + intro by Editor Amanda Friedenberg, this issue explores the challenges of holding politicians accountable in democratic systems.
🔗 bit.ly/4n4Ca56
#EconSky
June 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This recent EJ Virtual Issue on Accountability and Electoral Selection features my (not-so-recent) JMP. A great opportunity to revisit an old thread!
Reposted by Caroline Le Pennec
Neat and important paper
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
Keep your Enemies Closer: Strategic Platform Adjustments during U.S. and French Elections
(Forthcoming Article) - We study changes in political discourse during campaigns, using a novel dataset of candidate websites
for U.S. House elections, 2002-2016, and manifestos for French parliamenta...
www.aeaweb.org
June 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Neat and important paper
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
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🚨Call for papers!
We will be hosting this great workshop next autumn, organized by @clpennec.bsky.social, @nicolasajz.bsky.social and our own Cevat Aksoy.
Submit your best political economy work!
We will be hosting this great workshop next autumn, organized by @clpennec.bsky.social, @nicolasajz.bsky.social and our own Cevat Aksoy.
Submit your best political economy work!
🚨 Call for papers! The second edition of the Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) will be in November in London. Organized by @clpennec.bsky.social Cevat Aksoy and me.
The submission deadline is July 4, 2025. Apply here (and RT!):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
The submission deadline is July 4, 2025. Apply here (and RT!):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
April 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🚨Call for papers!
We will be hosting this great workshop next autumn, organized by @clpennec.bsky.social, @nicolasajz.bsky.social and our own Cevat Aksoy.
Submit your best political economy work!
We will be hosting this great workshop next autumn, organized by @clpennec.bsky.social, @nicolasajz.bsky.social and our own Cevat Aksoy.
Submit your best political economy work!
Call for papers! The second edition of the Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) will be held in London on Nov 6-7, 2025. Organized by @nicolasajz.bsky.social, Cevat Aksoy and myself.
The submission deadline is July 4. Apply here (and share widely):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
The submission deadline is July 4. Apply here (and share widely):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
April 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Call for papers! The second edition of the Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) will be held in London on Nov 6-7, 2025. Organized by @nicolasajz.bsky.social, Cevat Aksoy and myself.
The submission deadline is July 4. Apply here (and share widely):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
The submission deadline is July 4. Apply here (and share widely):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
Reposted by Caroline Le Pennec
🚨 Call for papers! The second edition of the Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) will be in November in London. Organized by @clpennec.bsky.social Cevat Aksoy and me.
The submission deadline is July 4, 2025. Apply here (and RT!):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
The submission deadline is July 4, 2025. Apply here (and RT!):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
April 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨 Call for papers! The second edition of the Transatlantic Political Economy Conference (T-PEC) will be in November in London. Organized by @clpennec.bsky.social Cevat Aksoy and me.
The submission deadline is July 4, 2025. Apply here (and RT!):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
The submission deadline is July 4, 2025. Apply here (and RT!):
sites.google.com/view/tpec-mo...
A thread by @vinpons.bsky.social about our paper on coordination issues and incumbency advantage in multiparty systems, now forthcoming at @jeeanews.bsky.social 👇
Our paper "Coordination and Incumbency Advantage in Multi-Party Systems—Evidence from French Elections" is now forthcoming @jeeanews.bsky.social !! 👇👇
Short 🧵on what we do and find, with K. Dano, @francescoferlenga.bsky.social, @vingalasso.bsky.social, and @clpennec.bsky.social (1/10).
Short 🧵on what we do and find, with K. Dano, @francescoferlenga.bsky.social, @vingalasso.bsky.social, and @clpennec.bsky.social (1/10).
Forthcoming article by Kevin Dano @francescoferlenga.bsky.social @vingalasso.bsky.social @clpennec.bsky.social and @vinpons.bsky.social "Coordination and Incumbency Advantage in Multi-Party Systems - Evidence from French Elections" @eeanews.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
March 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A thread by @vinpons.bsky.social about our paper on coordination issues and incumbency advantage in multiparty systems, now forthcoming at @jeeanews.bsky.social 👇
Reposted by Caroline Le Pennec
Forthcoming article by Kevin Dano @francescoferlenga.bsky.social @vingalasso.bsky.social @clpennec.bsky.social and @vinpons.bsky.social "Coordination and Incumbency Advantage in Multi-Party Systems - Evidence from French Elections" @eeanews.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
Coordination and Incumbency Advantage in Multi-Party Systems—Evidence from French Elections
Abstract. Free and fair elections should incentivize elected officials to exert effort and enable citizens to select representative politicians and occasio
doi.org
March 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Forthcoming article by Kevin Dano @francescoferlenga.bsky.social @vingalasso.bsky.social @clpennec.bsky.social and @vinpons.bsky.social "Coordination and Incumbency Advantage in Multi-Party Systems - Evidence from French Elections" @eeanews.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
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Our job in Political-Economy is still open! Montréal is a fantastic place to live.
Svp, envoyez-nous votre CV!
Svp, envoyez-nous votre CV!
🚨 JOBS! 🚨 U de Montréal is recruiting 2 Profs in Political Economy and International Relations.
Collègues ultra-sympathiques, excellents étudiants, et ville extraordinaire!
If you speak French and think we might be a good fit for you, please apply or get in touch. 🔗 ⬇️
Collègues ultra-sympathiques, excellents étudiants, et ville extraordinaire!
If you speak French and think we might be a good fit for you, please apply or get in touch. 🔗 ⬇️
November 8, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Our job in Political-Economy is still open! Montréal is a fantastic place to live.
Svp, envoyez-nous votre CV!
Svp, envoyez-nous votre CV!
The Department of Applied Economics at HEC Montréal is hiring! Financial economics (e.g., macro finance, household finance) OR applied micro (e.g. IO, productivity, innovation). Apply here by November 17: econjobmarket.org/positions/9790 #econsky
September 27, 2023 at 3:57 PM
The Department of Applied Economics at HEC Montréal is hiring! Financial economics (e.g., macro finance, household finance) OR applied micro (e.g. IO, productivity, innovation). Apply here by November 17: econjobmarket.org/positions/9790 #econsky