John Cawley
@johncawley.bsky.social
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Chair in Public Policy, @maxwellsu.bsky.social. Also @cprmaxwell.bsky.social @nber.org, @uniofgalway.bsky.social, AEA Committee on the Job Market. Studying health economics and policy, economics of risky behaviors.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at #2025APPAM in Seattle!
(Fingers crossed regarding flight delays/cancellations...)
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November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Looking forward to seeing everyone at #2025APPAM in Seattle!
(Fingers crossed regarding flight delays/cancellations...)
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(Fingers crossed regarding flight delays/cancellations...)
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November 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
New data on the #EconJobMarket as of Nov 2. Based on total # of job listings on JOE, this year continues to be even weaker (by 11%) than during COVID (2020). 1/many #EconSky
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
New data on the #EconJobMarket as of Nov 2. Based on total # of job listings on JOE, this year continues to be even weaker (by 11%) than during COVID (2020). 1/many #EconSky
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A short-lived tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Cook County, IL reduced purchases by 22.5 percent but after its repeal, purchases bounced back to baseline quantities, from Felipe Lozano Rojas, @johncawley.bsky.social, and David E. Frisvold www.nber.org/papers/w34412
November 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A short-lived tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Cook County, IL reduced purchases by 22.5 percent but after its repeal, purchases bounced back to baseline quantities, from Felipe Lozano Rojas, @johncawley.bsky.social, and David E. Frisvold www.nber.org/papers/w34412
Registration is open for the Fifth Ireland Masterclass in Health Economics, which will be held March 18-20, 2026 in Galway at @uniofgalway.bsky.social.
To register, email Ciaran O'Neill at Ciaran.ONeill@qub.ac.uk
More info here:
www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
To register, email Ciaran O'Neill at Ciaran.ONeill@qub.ac.uk
More info here:
www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
Ireland Masterclass in Health Economics
www.maxwell.syr.edu
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Registration is open for the Fifth Ireland Masterclass in Health Economics, which will be held March 18-20, 2026 in Galway at @uniofgalway.bsky.social.
To register, email Ciaran O'Neill at Ciaran.ONeill@qub.ac.uk
More info here:
www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
To register, email Ciaran O'Neill at Ciaran.ONeill@qub.ac.uk
More info here:
www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
Updated graphs posted on the JOE website, with data thru Oct 19.
In brief: # full-time academic jobs in US definitely higher than during COVID (2020) but considerably lower than every other year since.
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In brief: # full-time academic jobs in US definitely higher than during COVID (2020) but considerably lower than every other year since.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Updated graphs posted on the JOE website, with data thru Oct 19.
In brief: # full-time academic jobs in US definitely higher than during COVID (2020) but considerably lower than every other year since.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
In brief: # full-time academic jobs in US definitely higher than during COVID (2020) but considerably lower than every other year since.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
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The fall edition of the @ashecon.bsky.social newsletter came out last week with 6 great articles
1. @jimflynn9.bsky.social interviewed ASHEcon President-Elect @johncawley.bsky.social
www.ashecon.org/activities/n...
1/7
1. @jimflynn9.bsky.social interviewed ASHEcon President-Elect @johncawley.bsky.social
www.ashecon.org/activities/n...
1/7
John Cawley Interview – ASHEcon
www.ashecon.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The fall edition of the @ashecon.bsky.social newsletter came out last week with 6 great articles
1. @jimflynn9.bsky.social interviewed ASHEcon President-Elect @johncawley.bsky.social
www.ashecon.org/activities/n...
1/7
1. @jimflynn9.bsky.social interviewed ASHEcon President-Elect @johncawley.bsky.social
www.ashecon.org/activities/n...
1/7
Zero new jobs in the federal government posted on JOE in the past three weeks.
Not surprising given the government shutdown (which began Oct 1), but still grim. At least two-thirds fewer such jobs posted in 2025 than in each of the past six years at this time.
#econjobmarket
Not surprising given the government shutdown (which began Oct 1), but still grim. At least two-thirds fewer such jobs posted in 2025 than in each of the past six years at this time.
#econjobmarket
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Zero new jobs in the federal government posted on JOE in the past three weeks.
Not surprising given the government shutdown (which began Oct 1), but still grim. At least two-thirds fewer such jobs posted in 2025 than in each of the past six years at this time.
#econjobmarket
Not surprising given the government shutdown (which began Oct 1), but still grim. At least two-thirds fewer such jobs posted in 2025 than in each of the past six years at this time.
#econjobmarket
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I had the great privilege of interviewing @johncawley.bsky.social for the ASHEcon newsletter. Check out our discussion and several other great interviews in the fall edition of the newsletter!
www.ashecon.org/category/new...
www.ashecon.org/category/new...
October 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I had the great privilege of interviewing @johncawley.bsky.social for the ASHEcon newsletter. Check out our discussion and several other great interviews in the fall edition of the newsletter!
www.ashecon.org/category/new...
www.ashecon.org/category/new...
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A greater genetic predisposition to being overweight and obese reduces the probability of earning a high school or college degree, from Jane Greve, Mette T. Jensen, Esben Agerbo, and @johncawley.bsky.social www.nber.org/papers/w34322
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A greater genetic predisposition to being overweight and obese reduces the probability of earning a high school or college degree, from Jane Greve, Mette T. Jensen, Esben Agerbo, and @johncawley.bsky.social www.nber.org/papers/w34322
Three big announcements concerning new data from the AEA on the #EconJobMarket
First, there are now live dashboards on AEA JOE that show the # of jobs listed on JOE each week, with comparisons to recent years. These will be updated weekly.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#EconSky
1/many
First, there are now live dashboards on AEA JOE that show the # of jobs listed on JOE each week, with comparisons to recent years. These will be updated weekly.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#EconSky
1/many
JOE Openings by Week - Pre-ASSA
www.aeaweb.org
October 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Three big announcements concerning new data from the AEA on the #EconJobMarket
First, there are now live dashboards on AEA JOE that show the # of jobs listed on JOE each week, with comparisons to recent years. These will be updated weekly.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#EconSky
1/many
First, there are now live dashboards on AEA JOE that show the # of jobs listed on JOE each week, with comparisons to recent years. These will be updated weekly.
www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#EconSky
1/many
Perfect Fall night on the campus of Syracuse University @syracuseu.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Perfect Fall night on the campus of Syracuse University @syracuseu.bsky.social
Many thanks to Jim Flynn @jimflynn9.bsky.social for interviewing me for the ASHEcon Newsletter @ashecon.bsky.social. It was fun to chat about risky health behaviors, priorities for ASHEcon, the #EconJobMarket, and even favorite movie/book/teams. #EconSky
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John Cawley Interview – ASHEcon
www.ashecon.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Many thanks to Jim Flynn @jimflynn9.bsky.social for interviewing me for the ASHEcon Newsletter @ashecon.bsky.social. It was fun to chat about risky health behaviors, priorities for ASHEcon, the #EconJobMarket, and even favorite movie/book/teams. #EconSky
www.ashecon.org/activities/n...
www.ashecon.org/activities/n...
The webinar overview of the coming #EconJobMarket is now posted to the AEA website. It contains info about trends in the # of jobs, recent # of applications/interviews/flyouts/offers, and placement outcomes, as well as advice. #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/communic...
www.aeaweb.org/joe/communic...
A Guide to the Job Market for New Economics PhDs
www.aeaweb.org
September 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The webinar overview of the coming #EconJobMarket is now posted to the AEA website. It contains info about trends in the # of jobs, recent # of applications/interviews/flyouts/offers, and placement outcomes, as well as advice. #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/communic...
www.aeaweb.org/joe/communic...
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Join the Doctoral Student Community Group tomorrow at 2 PM ET for a panel discussion on navigating the academic job market. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies from experienced panelists. Register here: upenn.zoom.us/meetin...
September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join the Doctoral Student Community Group tomorrow at 2 PM ET for a panel discussion on navigating the academic job market. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies from experienced panelists. Register here: upenn.zoom.us/meetin...
If you'll be on the #EconJobMarket this coming year, you may want to join this webinar by @aereorg.bsky.social, titled, "Navigating Uncertain Waters: Advice for the Current Job Market," with Min Gong & @adrienneohler.bsky.social. 29 Sept 2025 @ 11am ET.
August 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
If you'll be on the #EconJobMarket this coming year, you may want to join this webinar by @aereorg.bsky.social, titled, "Navigating Uncertain Waters: Advice for the Current Job Market," with Min Gong & @adrienneohler.bsky.social. 29 Sept 2025 @ 11am ET.
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Professor @johncawley.bsky.social, a leading health economist whose research has revealed data about everything from soda taxes to menu calorie labeling, joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair in Public Policy. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mctRmI
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mctRmI
Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair
Renowned Health Economist John Cawley Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair
www.maxwell.syr.edu
August 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Professor @johncawley.bsky.social, a leading health economist whose research has revealed data about everything from soda taxes to menu calorie labeling, joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair in Public Policy. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mctRmI
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mctRmI
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/...
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🚨 Join the BEHnet Winter School at @ESHPM_EUR, Erasmus University Rotterdam (8–10 Dec):
🔹 Talks from great lecturers
🔹 Present your study design
📍 Woudestein Campus
📝 Apply by 16 Aug 2025
💶 €100 incl. lunch & drinks
shorturl.at/kLoc6
🔹 Talks from great lecturers
🔹 Present your study design
📍 Woudestein Campus
📝 Apply by 16 Aug 2025
💶 €100 incl. lunch & drinks
shorturl.at/kLoc6
4th BEHnet Graduate Course on Behavioural and Experimental Health Economics
From 8 to 10 December 2025 Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management will organise the 4th BEHnet Graduate Course on Behavioural and Experimental Health...
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August 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🚨 Join the BEHnet Winter School at @ESHPM_EUR, Erasmus University Rotterdam (8–10 Dec):
🔹 Talks from great lecturers
🔹 Present your study design
📍 Woudestein Campus
📝 Apply by 16 Aug 2025
💶 €100 incl. lunch & drinks
shorturl.at/kLoc6
🔹 Talks from great lecturers
🔹 Present your study design
📍 Woudestein Campus
📝 Apply by 16 Aug 2025
💶 €100 incl. lunch & drinks
shorturl.at/kLoc6
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“I contacted our department and said, ‘Listen, I need to prepare you for the possibility that we may be graduating people without jobs.” The 50-year-long bull market for PhD economists is coming to an end, and it's not great news for everyone else. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/b...
The Bull Market for Economists Is Over. It’s an Ominous Sign for the Economy.
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“I contacted our department and said, ‘Listen, I need to prepare you for the possibility that we may be graduating people without jobs.” The 50-year-long bull market for PhD economists is coming to an end, and it's not great news for everyone else. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/b...
The Int’l Health Econ Assn (IHEA) is searching for a health economics researcher to serve as its next Exec Director
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July 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The Int’l Health Econ Assn (IHEA) is searching for a health economics researcher to serve as its next Exec Director
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The NABE @nabe-econ.bsky.social ky.social will be holding a webinar on the private sector job mkt for PhD economists on July 29
nabe.com/NABE/Events/Ev…
nabe.com/NABE/Events/Ev…
https://nabe.com/NABE/Events/Ev…
July 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The NABE @nabe-econ.bsky.social ky.social will be holding a webinar on the private sector job mkt for PhD economists on July 29
nabe.com/NABE/Events/Ev…
nabe.com/NABE/Events/Ev…
The @nytimes.com is rolling out survey results of the top 100 movies of the 21st Century. A nice break from other news. Hard to limit one’s ballot to just 10 but here are my votes (I weighted re-watchability heavily).
June 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The @nytimes.com is rolling out survey results of the top 100 movies of the 21st Century. A nice break from other news. Hard to limit one’s ballot to just 10 but here are my votes (I weighted re-watchability heavily).
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#ASHEcon2025 This week, on many occasions, I heard that this conference is the funnest, most constructive, & kindest in econ. That’s legacy of leadership, a different vision, & values which include diversity. Proud to be part of! @ashecon.bsky.social @davidslusky.bsky.social @johncawley.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#ASHEcon2025 This week, on many occasions, I heard that this conference is the funnest, most constructive, & kindest in econ. That’s legacy of leadership, a different vision, & values which include diversity. Proud to be part of! @ashecon.bsky.social @davidslusky.bsky.social @johncawley.bsky.social
Congrats to Yulya Truskinovsky @truskinovsky.bsky.social of @maxwellsu.bsky.social for her AJHE award at ASHEcon! #ASHEcon2025
June 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Congrats to Yulya Truskinovsky @truskinovsky.bsky.social of @maxwellsu.bsky.social for her AJHE award at ASHEcon! #ASHEcon2025