Heather Congdon Fors
@hfors.bsky.social
Development economist broadly focused on gender, education and child labor. University of Gothenburg @gothenburg-econ.bsky.social. 🇨🇦 🇸🇪
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It would be great if Europeans were as upset about the authoritarianism and nativism of their own government (and the EU) as they are about that of Trump.
April 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It would be great if Europeans were as upset about the authoritarianism and nativism of their own government (and the EU) as they are about that of Trump.
Reposted by Heather Congdon Fors
Penelope in the Odyssey
March 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Penelope in the Odyssey
I wonder how long until the UN will have to move its headquarters (voluntarily or not)?
Breaking news: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I wonder how long until the UN will have to move its headquarters (voluntarily or not)?
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I know there’s a lot right now. But folks need to understand what this means.
A suspension this long would mean people living with HIV lose their medicine for months. People around the world lose their PrEP for months, putting millions at risk of getting HIV. Drug-resistant strains could emerge.
A suspension this long would mean people living with HIV lose their medicine for months. People around the world lose their PrEP for months, putting millions at risk of getting HIV. Drug-resistant strains could emerge.
January 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I know there’s a lot right now. But folks need to understand what this means.
A suspension this long would mean people living with HIV lose their medicine for months. People around the world lose their PrEP for months, putting millions at risk of getting HIV. Drug-resistant strains could emerge.
A suspension this long would mean people living with HIV lose their medicine for months. People around the world lose their PrEP for months, putting millions at risk of getting HIV. Drug-resistant strains could emerge.
Marking the first day back teaching after the holidays with my @greekmythcomix.bsky.social Minoan octopus sweater. 😁
January 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Marking the first day back teaching after the holidays with my @greekmythcomix.bsky.social Minoan octopus sweater. 😁
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🚨 Excited to share my #EconJMP! 🚨
"Courtroom Surveillance: Evidence from a State Intervention in the Courts"
📄 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1i8-T...
Here’s a summary ⬇️
"Courtroom Surveillance: Evidence from a State Intervention in the Courts"
📄 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1i8-T...
Here’s a summary ⬇️
MonitoringJudges_Vorada.pdf
drive.google.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:47 PM
🚨 Excited to share my #EconJMP! 🚨
"Courtroom Surveillance: Evidence from a State Intervention in the Courts"
📄 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1i8-T...
Here’s a summary ⬇️
"Courtroom Surveillance: Evidence from a State Intervention in the Courts"
📄 Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1i8-T...
Here’s a summary ⬇️
Reposted by Heather Congdon Fors
Hello #EconSky I’m a PhD Candidate from Gothenburg University on the academic market this year. My research covers environmental and labor economics, and my #EconJMP studies the effect of a carbon tax reform on firms and labor market inequality in Sweden.
More info on my website: jimmykarlsson.com
More info on my website: jimmykarlsson.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Hello #EconSky I’m a PhD Candidate from Gothenburg University on the academic market this year. My research covers environmental and labor economics, and my #EconJMP studies the effect of a carbon tax reform on firms and labor market inequality in Sweden.
More info on my website: jimmykarlsson.com
More info on my website: jimmykarlsson.com
Imagine listening to the Fall of Civilizations podcast, or Revolutions, the History of Rome (all of which Musk apparently is/has been a fan of) and thinking "yes, undermining institutions is the way to prevent collapse". Truly wild.
I know this is the most insane form of main character syndrome, but sometimes I'm like... Was this all my fault
November 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Imagine listening to the Fall of Civilizations podcast, or Revolutions, the History of Rome (all of which Musk apparently is/has been a fan of) and thinking "yes, undermining institutions is the way to prevent collapse". Truly wild.
Hi #econsky! After many years following #econtwitter as a professional lurker I've made the switch to Bluesky. Can anyone suggest a Starter Pack for research on social norms? 🙏
November 17, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Hi #econsky! After many years following #econtwitter as a professional lurker I've made the switch to Bluesky. Can anyone suggest a Starter Pack for research on social norms? 🙏