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Welcome to @econuoft.bsky.social Professor Duggan!
New constellation of academic stars headed to #UofT.
Innovation scholar Jacquelyn Pless, economist Mark Duggan & astrophysicist Sara Seager will join the university next year ➡️ uoft.me/bZu
Innovation scholar Jacquelyn Pless, economist Mark Duggan & astrophysicist Sara Seager will join the university next year ➡️ uoft.me/bZu
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Welcome to @econuoft.bsky.social Professor Duggan!
Do you want some good news about social programs? Steven Ryan found out that extended EI benefits help people find better jobs. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/how-to-best-... #EconJobMarket #EconSky
How to Best Help People When They’re Down and Out: Steven Ryan
In November 2014, the price of oil was already in decline. OPEC’s leadership decided not to cut production. As a result, throughout the beginning of 2015, oil prices continued to decline and tens of t...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Do you want some good news about social programs? Steven Ryan found out that extended EI benefits help people find better jobs. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/how-to-best-... #EconJobMarket #EconSky
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🆕 Can anti-corruption campaigns reduce vote buying? Lessons from Brazil’s municipal audits
Today on VoxDev w/ Gustavo Bobonis (@econuoft.bsky.social), @pgertler.bsky.social (@berkeleyhaas.bsky.social), @marcogn.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) & Simeon Nichter (UCSD): voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Today on VoxDev w/ Gustavo Bobonis (@econuoft.bsky.social), @pgertler.bsky.social (@berkeleyhaas.bsky.social), @marcogn.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) & Simeon Nichter (UCSD): voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Can anti-corruption campaigns reduce vote buying? Lessons from Brazil’s municipal audits
In Brazil, anti-corruption audits substantially reduced vote buying and citizens’ demands for private favours – demonstrating how transparency initiatives can weaken clientelism and strengthen democra...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🆕 Can anti-corruption campaigns reduce vote buying? Lessons from Brazil’s municipal audits
Today on VoxDev w/ Gustavo Bobonis (@econuoft.bsky.social), @pgertler.bsky.social (@berkeleyhaas.bsky.social), @marcogn.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) & Simeon Nichter (UCSD): voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Today on VoxDev w/ Gustavo Bobonis (@econuoft.bsky.social), @pgertler.bsky.social (@berkeleyhaas.bsky.social), @marcogn.bsky.social (UC Berkeley) & Simeon Nichter (UCSD): voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Sobia Jafry studies household and personal finance. A unique feature of Canada's #CapitalGains taxation opened research opportunities she could realize during her PhD studies. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/death-taxes-... #EconJobMarket #CapitalGains
Death, Taxes and Understanding Capital Gains: Sobia Hasan Jafry
People in Canada don’t change how they behave in response to changes in capital gains tax rates. That doesn’t mean they don’t respond at all when they hear word of changes to the regulations governing...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sobia Jafry studies household and personal finance. A unique feature of Canada's #CapitalGains taxation opened research opportunities she could realize during her PhD studies. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/death-taxes-... #EconJobMarket #CapitalGains
What happens when local elections include party affiliations on the ballot? Dario Toman, a PhD Candidate with the Department of Economics, examined how adding parties to local ballots reshapes who runs for office, who wins & how voters make decisions. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/from-nonpart...
From Nonpartisan to Partisan: Dario Toman Examines How Party Affiliations Reshape Local Democracy
What happens when local elections include party affiliations on the ballot? Dario Toman, a PhD Candidate with the Department of Economics, examined how adding parties to local ballots reshapes who run...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What happens when local elections include party affiliations on the ballot? Dario Toman, a PhD Candidate with the Department of Economics, examined how adding parties to local ballots reshapes who runs for office, who wins & how voters make decisions. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/from-nonpart...
Firm growth is traditionally associated with productivity, but Mahmood Haddara thought there might be another element at play. He looked at customer access & found out it's responsible for 60% of firm growth. #Productivy #CustomerAccess #EconJobMarket newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-limits-o...
The Limits of Productivity, the Potential of Customer Access: Mahmood Haddara
Firms don’t just differ in how efficiently they produce goods or services. They also differ in how many customers they can reach. That simple reminder is at the heart of new research by Mahmood Haddar...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Firm growth is traditionally associated with productivity, but Mahmood Haddara thought there might be another element at play. He looked at customer access & found out it's responsible for 60% of firm growth. #Productivy #CustomerAccess #EconJobMarket newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-limits-o...
Michael Pollitt is coming to UofT! Join our guest on November 7, 3-4:30 PM at the Dept of Economics, rm 100. Pollitt will lead the seminar discussion on how appropriately designed markets help address the climate crisis. #BusinessEcon #ClimateEcon newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/power-and-ca...
Power and Carbon Markets: How Well-Designed Markets Can Address Climate Change
Join special guest Professor of Business Economics Michael Pollitt on November 7 from 3:00-4:30 PM at the Department of Economics, 150 St. George Street, room 100.
During this seminar, the Fellow of ...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Michael Pollitt is coming to UofT! Join our guest on November 7, 3-4:30 PM at the Dept of Economics, rm 100. Pollitt will lead the seminar discussion on how appropriately designed markets help address the climate crisis. #BusinessEcon #ClimateEcon newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/power-and-ca...
In her job market paper, Natalia Vigezzi asked a powerful question: Does the local job market refugees encounter when they first arrive affect their long-term success and that of their children? newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/researching-... #EconJobMarket #MigrationEconomics
Researching Refugees, Their Migration, Labour and Hope: Natalia Vigezzi
When people move, their labour moves, no matter the conditions that inspired -- or forced -- their migration. Migration economics, a subfield of labour economics, investigates that reality.
“It’s ...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In her job market paper, Natalia Vigezzi asked a powerful question: Does the local job market refugees encounter when they first arrive affect their long-term success and that of their children? newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/researching-... #EconJobMarket #MigrationEconomics
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🆕 When specialisation backfires: Why Britain’s industrial past still shapes its cities today
Today on VoxDev w/ @heblich.bsky.social (@econuoft.bsky.social), Dávid Krisztián Nagy (CREI), Alex Trew (@uofgasbs.bsky.social) & Yanos Zylberberg (@bristoluni.bsky.social): voxdev.org/topic/migrat...
Today on VoxDev w/ @heblich.bsky.social (@econuoft.bsky.social), Dávid Krisztián Nagy (CREI), Alex Trew (@uofgasbs.bsky.social) & Yanos Zylberberg (@bristoluni.bsky.social): voxdev.org/topic/migrat...
When specialisation backfires: Why Britain’s industrial past still shapes its cities today
Industrial clusters can fuel economic booms today, but can also trap cities into tomorrow's decline. Evidence from two centuries of British cities reveals the lasting costs of specialisation.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🆕 When specialisation backfires: Why Britain’s industrial past still shapes its cities today
Today on VoxDev w/ @heblich.bsky.social (@econuoft.bsky.social), Dávid Krisztián Nagy (CREI), Alex Trew (@uofgasbs.bsky.social) & Yanos Zylberberg (@bristoluni.bsky.social): voxdev.org/topic/migrat...
Today on VoxDev w/ @heblich.bsky.social (@econuoft.bsky.social), Dávid Krisztián Nagy (CREI), Alex Trew (@uofgasbs.bsky.social) & Yanos Zylberberg (@bristoluni.bsky.social): voxdev.org/topic/migrat...
Throughout history, racial identity has been a tool elites imposed to make it more difficult for workers to organize and resist. Dan McGee of the Department of Economics has developed a model for examining this divide and conquer strategy. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/talking-abou...
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Throughout history, racial identity has been a tool elites imposed to make it more difficult for workers to organize and resist. Dan McGee of the Department of Economics has developed a model for examining this divide and conquer strategy. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/talking-abou...
What happens when people exposed to propaganda are provided with fact-based news? PhD candidate Dina O'Brien embarked on field research in Kazakhstan to find out. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/overcoming-p...
Overcoming Propaganda with Fact-Based News: Dina O’Brien’s Fieldwork in Kazakhstan
The Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan seldom appears in Western media outlets. The exception was coverage of the pro-democracy protests of 2022 when the authoritarian government suppressed mass mob...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
What happens when people exposed to propaganda are provided with fact-based news? PhD candidate Dina O'Brien embarked on field research in Kazakhstan to find out. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/overcoming-p...
Reminder: Media training for faculty and PhD students is today from noon to 1:30. Join Josslyn Johnstone and Sara Goddard of @artsci.utoronto.ca press relations for a presentation and Q&A on talking about research for general audiences in the Max Gluskin House Lounge. #EconUofT #EconJobMarket2025
October 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Reminder: Media training for faculty and PhD students is today from noon to 1:30. Join Josslyn Johnstone and Sara Goddard of @artsci.utoronto.ca press relations for a presentation and Q&A on talking about research for general audiences in the Max Gluskin House Lounge. #EconUofT #EconJobMarket2025
“Abdelrahman’s research is rigorous and policy-relevant,” said Professor Kory Kroft. “As a scholar, he shows real grit and intellectual honesty—he is determined, seeks the truth, and follows the evidence." newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-commutin...
October 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“Abdelrahman’s research is rigorous and policy-relevant,” said Professor Kory Kroft. “As a scholar, he shows real grit and intellectual honesty—he is determined, seeks the truth, and follows the evidence." newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-commutin...
Postsecondary faculty and staff have their calls to action to reflect upon the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While all of us acknowledge and mourn the legacy of residential schools, we also consider how we can move forward in a good way.
September 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Postsecondary faculty and staff have their calls to action to reflect upon the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While all of us acknowledge and mourn the legacy of residential schools, we also consider how we can move forward in a good way.
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Deforestation is a major source of global carbon emissions, but efforts to curb deforestation rates have faced challenges.
This VoxDevLit, with Co-Editors Heitor Pellegrina @ndecon.bsky.social & Eduardo Souza-Rodrigues @econuoft.bsky.social, will continue to be updated as new evidence is released.
This VoxDevLit, with Co-Editors Heitor Pellegrina @ndecon.bsky.social & Eduardo Souza-Rodrigues @econuoft.bsky.social, will continue to be updated as new evidence is released.
September 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Deforestation is a major source of global carbon emissions, but efforts to curb deforestation rates have faced challenges.
This VoxDevLit, with Co-Editors Heitor Pellegrina @ndecon.bsky.social & Eduardo Souza-Rodrigues @econuoft.bsky.social, will continue to be updated as new evidence is released.
This VoxDevLit, with Co-Editors Heitor Pellegrina @ndecon.bsky.social & Eduardo Souza-Rodrigues @econuoft.bsky.social, will continue to be updated as new evidence is released.
Congratulations Professor Emeritus of Economics Martin Osborne whose new book Models in Political Economy was released last week. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/understandin...
September 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations Professor Emeritus of Economics Martin Osborne whose new book Models in Political Economy was released last week. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/understandin...
You don't need an economics tutor. You need to go to the Economics Study Centre (ESC). It's in room 110 at Max Gluskin House and it's open from 12 to 6, Monday to Thursday, on a drop in basis. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-2025-26-...
The 2025-26 Economics Study Centre
The Economics Study Centre (ESC) is open for the 2025-26 university year! One of the most valuable resources available to new econ students, the ESC is housed in Economics’ HQ at Max Gluskin House, 15...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
You don't need an economics tutor. You need to go to the Economics Study Centre (ESC). It's in room 110 at Max Gluskin House and it's open from 12 to 6, Monday to Thursday, on a drop in basis. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-2025-26-...
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We (development econ faculty at Princeton) are hiring predocs, to start in summer 2026. Please share the application with folks who might be interested: rpde.princeton.edu/rpde-%E2%80%93-predoctoral-fellows-research-specialists-start-summer-2026
We'll review apps starting on 9/15. Thanks!
We'll review apps starting on 9/15. Thanks!
🚨🚨 Pre-doc Hiring! 🚨🚨
We are hiring pre-docs to start in Princeton in Summer 2026, supporting Pascaline Dupas, @thomasfujiwara.bsky.social @seema.bsky.social and Mica Sviatschi. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in development economics research before applying to PhD programs. Link 👇
We are hiring pre-docs to start in Princeton in Summer 2026, supporting Pascaline Dupas, @thomasfujiwara.bsky.social @seema.bsky.social and Mica Sviatschi. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in development economics research before applying to PhD programs. Link 👇
September 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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In photos: #UofT kicks off fall term with move-in days, a clubs fair & first-day fun #MyUofT 📸 uoft.me/bts-photos
September 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
In photos: #UofT kicks off fall term with move-in days, a clubs fair & first-day fun #MyUofT 📸 uoft.me/bts-photos
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August 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#UofT President Melanie Woodin welcomes new and returning students, faculty, staff & librarians across the university's three campuses to the new school year. #MyUofT 💙 uoft.me/ft25
August 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#UofT President Melanie Woodin welcomes new and returning students, faculty, staff & librarians across the university's three campuses to the new school year. #MyUofT 💙 uoft.me/ft25
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Econ PhDs who will be on the #EconJobMarket:
Next Tues Aug 19 at 1pm ET is a NABE (@nabe-econ.bsky.social) Career Week panel on "Industry, Government, or Academia? Choosing Your Path in Applied Economics"
Register here 👉 www.nabe.com/NABE/Events/...
Next Tues Aug 19 at 1pm ET is a NABE (@nabe-econ.bsky.social) Career Week panel on "Industry, Government, or Academia? Choosing Your Path in Applied Economics"
Register here 👉 www.nabe.com/NABE/Events/...
August 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Econ PhDs who will be on the #EconJobMarket:
Next Tues Aug 19 at 1pm ET is a NABE (@nabe-econ.bsky.social) Career Week panel on "Industry, Government, or Academia? Choosing Your Path in Applied Economics"
Register here 👉 www.nabe.com/NABE/Events/...
Next Tues Aug 19 at 1pm ET is a NABE (@nabe-econ.bsky.social) Career Week panel on "Industry, Government, or Academia? Choosing Your Path in Applied Economics"
Register here 👉 www.nabe.com/NABE/Events/...
Congratulations to Taryn Eames, Mahmood Haddara, Sobia Jafry and Adrian Schroeder who were all awarded SSHRC funding in 2025. The PhD candidates' research spans micro to macro, and the economics of discrimination to household finance. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/four-economi...
Four Economics PhD Students Awarded SSHRC Funding in 2025
It’s been a year of changes to how the federal government funds graduate student research. There has been consistency, however, in recognizing PhD students with the Department of Economics and their w...
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August 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Congratulations to Taryn Eames, Mahmood Haddara, Sobia Jafry and Adrian Schroeder who were all awarded SSHRC funding in 2025. The PhD candidates' research spans micro to macro, and the economics of discrimination to household finance. newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/four-economi...
The Department of Economics, @utoronto.ca is pleased to announce that 12 of its PhD students have been awarded Ontario Graduate Scholarships. Find out more about these scholars and their research interests here: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/twelve-econo...
August 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Department of Economics, @utoronto.ca is pleased to announce that 12 of its PhD students have been awarded Ontario Graduate Scholarships. Find out more about these scholars and their research interests here: newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/twelve-econo...