Prof Dynarski
@dynarski.bsky.social
Economist & Prof at Harvard | 1st-gen college grad | Education, inequality | Shitposts are in a Boston accent | Former union organizer | Native Somervillen
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Prof Dynarski
@dynarski.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Everything I do as a researcher is driven by this picture. I was in the 5% of low-inc kids born in 60s who got a BA.
read 42 doctoral applications
triumphantly open my to-do list to check off
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find I forgot to add task “read 42 doctoral applications” to my to-do list
😢😢
triumphantly open my to-do list to check off
😢
find I forgot to add task “read 42 doctoral applications” to my to-do list
😢😢
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
read 42 doctoral applications
triumphantly open my to-do list to check off
😢
find I forgot to add task “read 42 doctoral applications” to my to-do list
😢😢
triumphantly open my to-do list to check off
😢
find I forgot to add task “read 42 doctoral applications” to my to-do list
😢😢
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🚨New work from students in my Data for Justice Research Practicum. We assemble use Common Data Set info to look at association between student body racial diversity and consideration of "legacy" in college admissions: -8 pp URM enrollment on avg.👀 Abstract below. Preprint at: osf.io/preprints/so...
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
🚨New work from students in my Data for Justice Research Practicum. We assemble use Common Data Set info to look at association between student body racial diversity and consideration of "legacy" in college admissions: -8 pp URM enrollment on avg.👀 Abstract below. Preprint at: osf.io/preprints/so...
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During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
January 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Hi! I’m Mary and I’m on the #EconJobMarket this year.
Extreme heat doesn’t just affect students, it affects the people teaching them.
JMP 🧵:
Extreme heat doesn’t just affect students, it affects the people teaching them.
JMP 🧵:
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Hi! I’m Mary and I’m on the #EconJobMarket this year.
Extreme heat doesn’t just affect students, it affects the people teaching them.
JMP 🧵:
Extreme heat doesn’t just affect students, it affects the people teaching them.
JMP 🧵:
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In celebration of Mamdani's first day in office, the map from our 2016 NYC atlas celebrating Queens as the most linguistically diverse place on earth. (800 languages spoken in NYC, according to NY's Endangered Language Institute, which collaborated with us on this map.
January 3, 2026 at 3:21 AM
In celebration of Mamdani's first day in office, the map from our 2016 NYC atlas celebrating Queens as the most linguistically diverse place on earth. (800 languages spoken in NYC, according to NY's Endangered Language Institute, which collaborated with us on this map.
Especially from this perspective
Poor baby
Poor baby
January 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Especially from this perspective
Poor baby
Poor baby
Headed towards #ASSA2026
Weird fact: scary number of passengers are wearing khakis & blue blazers & working on Beamer presentations
Weird fact: scary number of passengers are wearing khakis & blue blazers & working on Beamer presentations
How does a train that’s originating in Boston get delayed in Boston
January 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Headed towards #ASSA2026
Weird fact: scary number of passengers are wearing khakis & blue blazers & working on Beamer presentations
Weird fact: scary number of passengers are wearing khakis & blue blazers & working on Beamer presentations
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Looking for more #ASSA sessions to see? On Sunday the 4th @aflores-lagunes.bsky.social will be a discussant in the session “Immigration Policy, Border Crossing, and Integration”
Read more about the session, and other sessions with Upjohn researchers here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
#Econsky
Read more about the session, and other sessions with Upjohn researchers here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
#Econsky
Upjohn Institute takes part in 2026 ASSA conference in Philadelphia
www.upjohn.org
December 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Looking for more #ASSA sessions to see? On Sunday the 4th @aflores-lagunes.bsky.social will be a discussant in the session “Immigration Policy, Border Crossing, and Integration”
Read more about the session, and other sessions with Upjohn researchers here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
#Econsky
Read more about the session, and other sessions with Upjohn researchers here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
#Econsky
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Mayor Zohran Mandami’s crime reduction strategy notches early win.
January 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Mayor Zohran Mandami’s crime reduction strategy notches early win.
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The Upjohn Institute's @chloergibbs.bsky.social is at #ASSA this weekend. On Sunday she will present on a co-authored paper focusing on how expanding head-start impacts the labor supply.
Learn more about the session at: www.aeaweb.org/conference/2...,
#Econsky, #Econconf
Learn more about the session at: www.aeaweb.org/conference/2...,
#Econsky, #Econconf
American Economic Association
www.aeaweb.org
January 2, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The Upjohn Institute's @chloergibbs.bsky.social is at #ASSA this weekend. On Sunday she will present on a co-authored paper focusing on how expanding head-start impacts the labor supply.
Learn more about the session at: www.aeaweb.org/conference/2...,
#Econsky, #Econconf
Learn more about the session at: www.aeaweb.org/conference/2...,
#Econsky, #Econconf
How does a train that’s originating in Boston get delayed in Boston
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
How does a train that’s originating in Boston get delayed in Boston
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"Giving students unrestricted access to AI tutors while they are studying harms their later performance on exams when they don't have AI assistance."
Maybe not!
In this new experiment, students studied economics textbook material during a 25-minute session to prepare for a subsequent test. 1/n
Maybe not!
In this new experiment, students studied economics textbook material during a 25-minute session to prepare for a subsequent test. 1/n
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"Giving students unrestricted access to AI tutors while they are studying harms their later performance on exams when they don't have AI assistance."
Maybe not!
In this new experiment, students studied economics textbook material during a 25-minute session to prepare for a subsequent test. 1/n
Maybe not!
In this new experiment, students studied economics textbook material during a 25-minute session to prepare for a subsequent test. 1/n
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Sue is truly the best. If you're at the meetings this would very much be the highlight!
If you're junior it can be scary bc she is SUE DYNARSKI, sure sure but she's both amazing AND incredibly kind and generous so get over it
If you're junior it can be scary bc she is SUE DYNARSKI, sure sure but she's both amazing AND incredibly kind and generous so get over it
I am serious about the invite - especially if you are junior or a grad student
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
Taking the train to Philly tomorrow for the #ASSA2026
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Sue is truly the best. If you're at the meetings this would very much be the highlight!
If you're junior it can be scary bc she is SUE DYNARSKI, sure sure but she's both amazing AND incredibly kind and generous so get over it
If you're junior it can be scary bc she is SUE DYNARSKI, sure sure but she's both amazing AND incredibly kind and generous so get over it
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"Mamdani walks in an older Jewish tradition. Not that of ritzy Upper East Side synagogues, but of so many of our great-grandparents: the socialist sweatshop workers who fought for a better and more beautiful world." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They tried to smear him as an antisemite – but Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks in a rich Jewish tradition | Molly Crabapple
When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him as an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
"Mamdani walks in an older Jewish tradition. Not that of ritzy Upper East Side synagogues, but of so many of our great-grandparents: the socialist sweatshop workers who fought for a better and more beautiful world." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Mayor Mamdani has nullified every executive order issued by Eric Adams after he struck his corrupt bargain with Trump to secure dismissal of the indictment against him.
January 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Mayor Mamdani has nullified every executive order issued by Eric Adams after he struck his corrupt bargain with Trump to secure dismissal of the indictment against him.
Black-eyed peas for dinner
Used recipe from @ranchogordo.bsky.social
Added hot sauce at the table
www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/blog/h...
Used recipe from @ranchogordo.bsky.social
Added hot sauce at the table
www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/blog/h...
How Lucky Can You Get? Black Eyed Peas for New Years Day
We get more requests for Black Eyed Peas for New Year’s Day than just about anything. Eager shoppers come to our stores or online, expecting us to have the best and we have to explain that peas aren’t...
www.ranchogordo.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Black-eyed peas for dinner
Used recipe from @ranchogordo.bsky.social
Added hot sauce at the table
www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/blog/h...
Used recipe from @ranchogordo.bsky.social
Added hot sauce at the table
www.ranchogordo.com/blogs/blog/h...
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Take Sue up on this! She's great.
I am serious about the invite - especially if you are junior or a grad student
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
Taking the train to Philly tomorrow for the #ASSA2026
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
January 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Take Sue up on this! She's great.
I am serious about the invite - especially if you are junior or a grad student
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
Taking the train to Philly tomorrow for the #ASSA2026
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
January 1, 2026 at 11:12 PM
I am serious about the invite - especially if you are junior or a grad student
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
I enjoy schmoozing with the future of econ
Taking the train to Philly tomorrow for the #ASSA2026
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
January 1, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Taking the train to Philly tomorrow for the #ASSA2026
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
Reach out if you want to get a coffee or drink!
I’ll be on this cheery panel about the future of higher ed on Sunday
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Starting off the new year with a bang! ⚡
I am VERY excited to be presenting at #ASSA2026, my first international economics conference, this weekend! If you're coming, feel free to stop by the "Using Randomization to Study Racial Equity" session to see me slay lol! #econsky #blacksky #phd
I am VERY excited to be presenting at #ASSA2026, my first international economics conference, this weekend! If you're coming, feel free to stop by the "Using Randomization to Study Racial Equity" session to see me slay lol! #econsky #blacksky #phd
December 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM