Tatyana Deryugina
@tderyugina.bsky.social
Ukrainian. American. Associate Professor at UofI. Co-editor at AER:I and EEPE. Co-founder of http://econ4ua.org. deryugina.com https://ukraineinsights.substack.com/
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Lie: Putin insists that Russia had no intention of meddling in France’s 2017 election.
Truth: French candidate Marine Le Pen got nearly $13 million from a Kremlin-linked loan, and Macron’s campaign was hacked, likely by Russian government cyber actors.
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Truth: French candidate Marine Le Pen got nearly $13 million from a Kremlin-linked loan, and Macron’s campaign was hacked, likely by Russian government cyber actors.
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine
Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian ...
econ4ua.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Lie: Putin insists that Russia had no intention of meddling in France’s 2017 election.
Truth: French candidate Marine Le Pen got nearly $13 million from a Kremlin-linked loan, and Macron’s campaign was hacked, likely by Russian government cyber actors.
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Truth: French candidate Marine Le Pen got nearly $13 million from a Kremlin-linked loan, and Macron’s campaign was hacked, likely by Russian government cyber actors.
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
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My group at the University of Illinois is hiring a tenure-track applied economist.
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
American Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
www.aeaweb.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My group at the University of Illinois is hiring a tenure-track applied economist.
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
New paper by yours truly and coauthors. Not environmental at all but it was fun to write! Back to my IO roots (did you know I had IO roots?)
Working Paper No. 12: "Rating Government Procurement Markers”
This paper develops a transparent framework to examine procurement markets, and applies it to compare Ukraine against EU states.
Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u...
Submit Research: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This paper develops a transparent framework to examine procurement markets, and applies it to compare Ukraine against EU states.
Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u...
Submit Research: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New paper by yours truly and coauthors. Not environmental at all but it was fun to write! Back to my IO roots (did you know I had IO roots?)
My group at the University of Illinois is hiring a tenure-track applied economist.
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
American Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
www.aeaweb.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My group at the University of Illinois is hiring a tenure-track applied economist.
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
We're especially interested in environmental/public reduced-form rookies with research that complements our group.
Tell your students to apply! #EconSky
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
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Russian strikes devastated #Ukraine’s power grids this weekend, blocking access to heating in winter conditions for millions.
Econ4UA has supported Ukrainians through winters since 2022. Our aid is now more needed than ever.
Help us send supplies: ai4good.org/economists-f...
Econ4UA has supported Ukrainians through winters since 2022. Our aid is now more needed than ever.
Help us send supplies: ai4good.org/economists-f...
Donate for Ukraine - Winter and Power - AI for Good Foundation
Winter is the most challenging time in Ukraine: Russian attacks damage power supply, leaving vulnerable populations in the dark, cold and vulnerable.
ai4good.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Russian strikes devastated #Ukraine’s power grids this weekend, blocking access to heating in winter conditions for millions.
Econ4UA has supported Ukrainians through winters since 2022. Our aid is now more needed than ever.
Help us send supplies: ai4good.org/economists-f...
Econ4UA has supported Ukrainians through winters since 2022. Our aid is now more needed than ever.
Help us send supplies: ai4good.org/economists-f...
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It's a sad #JobsDay
At 8:30 am ET, BLS was scheduled to deliver one of the most-important signals abt how economy is changing.
Prior government shutdowns never prevented a month's household data collection. This one has.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #JobsDay
At 8:30 am ET, BLS was scheduled to deliver one of the most-important signals abt how economy is changing.
Prior government shutdowns never prevented a month's household data collection. This one has.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #JobsDay
Every month for the last 77 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated Americans' unemployment rate
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
Here's the planned BLS data release schedule for Nov 2025.
On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.
This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.
Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...
On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.
This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.
Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It's a sad #JobsDay
At 8:30 am ET, BLS was scheduled to deliver one of the most-important signals abt how economy is changing.
Prior government shutdowns never prevented a month's household data collection. This one has.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #JobsDay
At 8:30 am ET, BLS was scheduled to deliver one of the most-important signals abt how economy is changing.
Prior government shutdowns never prevented a month's household data collection. This one has.
#EconSky #NumbersDay #JobsDay
Come join us!
Our group at Illinois Gies College of Business is hiring! We are especially interested in public or environmental economists. Our group includes myself, @tderyugina.bsky.social, David Molitor, Nolan Miller, Jeff Brown, Riley League, and Mackenzie Alston.
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
American Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
www.aeaweb.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Come join us!
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Did you know that Econ4UA has compiled answers to FAQs about the war in #Ukraine, providing direct and accessible information?
Our page covers questions about the origins of the war, the Russian government & how to help, amongst others.
Learn more at:
Our page covers questions about the origins of the war, the Russian government & how to help, amongst others.
Learn more at:
FAQs – Economists for Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest war in Europe since WWII. With the modern flurry of information, it can be hard to keep track of what’s going on. To facilitate an…
econ4ua.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Did you know that Econ4UA has compiled answers to FAQs about the war in #Ukraine, providing direct and accessible information?
Our page covers questions about the origins of the war, the Russian government & how to help, amongst others.
Learn more at:
Our page covers questions about the origins of the war, the Russian government & how to help, amongst others.
Learn more at:
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Lie: Putin has repeatedly denied Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. elections.
Truth: US Senate Intelligence Committee and US Department of Justice reports both concluded that "election systems in all 50 states were targeted by Russia in 2016."
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Truth: US Senate Intelligence Committee and US Department of Justice reports both concluded that "election systems in all 50 states were targeted by Russia in 2016."
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Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine
Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian…
econ4ua.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Lie: Putin has repeatedly denied Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. elections.
Truth: US Senate Intelligence Committee and US Department of Justice reports both concluded that "election systems in all 50 states were targeted by Russia in 2016."
Learn more:
Truth: US Senate Intelligence Committee and US Department of Justice reports both concluded that "election systems in all 50 states were targeted by Russia in 2016."
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This is your periodic reminder that Russia continues to terrorize Ukraine.
A few days ago, Russia destroyed this passenger train station in Sumy. I used to take these trains to visit my grandma in the summer and remember this station well.
www.youtube.com/shorts/63ial...
A few days ago, Russia destroyed this passenger train station in Sumy. I used to take these trains to visit my grandma in the summer and remember this station well.
www.youtube.com/shorts/63ial...
Залізничний вокзал у Сумах після атаки РФ #shorts #обстріли #суми #вокал #бпла #війна
YouTube video by Суспільне Суми
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November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This is your periodic reminder that Russia continues to terrorize Ukraine.
A few days ago, Russia destroyed this passenger train station in Sumy. I used to take these trains to visit my grandma in the summer and remember this station well.
www.youtube.com/shorts/63ial...
A few days ago, Russia destroyed this passenger train station in Sumy. I used to take these trains to visit my grandma in the summer and remember this station well.
www.youtube.com/shorts/63ial...
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"Russia threatens no one." - Putin.
From the series "Russia has never attacked anyone" and "Russia never starts wars, only finishes them."
From the series "Russia has never attacked anyone" and "Russia never starts wars, only finishes them."
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"Russia threatens no one." - Putin.
From the series "Russia has never attacked anyone" and "Russia never starts wars, only finishes them."
From the series "Russia has never attacked anyone" and "Russia never starts wars, only finishes them."
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Good to see Bluesky implementing an algorithm—it’s much needed. Hopefully it works well
Threads on Bluesky should feel more like conversations you’d have IRL.
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Progress Update: Building Healthier Social Media - Bluesky
Over the next few months, we’ll be iterating on the systems that make Bluesky a better place for healthy conversations. Some experiments will stick, others will evolve, and we’ll share what we learn a...
bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Good to see Bluesky implementing an algorithm—it’s much needed. Hopefully it works well
Most people think they drive better than average, but how many people can actually prove it? ;)
October 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Most people think they drive better than average, but how many people can actually prove it? ;)
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Lie: A former Chechen insurgent fighter, Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, was killed in Berlin. The Russian government rejected responsibility.
Truth: A German court ruled that "the Russian state had orchestrated the murder."
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Truth: A German court ruled that "the Russian state had orchestrated the murder."
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine
Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian ...
econ4ua.org
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Lie: A former Chechen insurgent fighter, Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, was killed in Berlin. The Russian government rejected responsibility.
Truth: A German court ruled that "the Russian state had orchestrated the murder."
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Truth: A German court ruled that "the Russian state had orchestrated the murder."
Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...
Claim: society would be better off if GenAI inserted "I haven't read this myself" in a random place in all its output (a few places if the output is really long).
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Claim: society would be better off if GenAI inserted "I haven't read this myself" in a random place in all its output (a few places if the output is really long).
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Read the new @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Econ4UA leadership Anastassia Fedyk, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and @ilonasolohub.bsky.social on the most effective donor support for Ukraine: www2.project-syndicate.org/commentary/u...
Ukraine Needs a “Victory First” Aid Strategy
Anastassia Fedyk, Yuriy Gorodnichenko and Ilona Sologoub highlight the constraints of the current approach and the need for allies to fund military expenditure.
www2.project-syndicate.org
October 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Read the new @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Econ4UA leadership Anastassia Fedyk, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and @ilonasolohub.bsky.social on the most effective donor support for Ukraine: www2.project-syndicate.org/commentary/u...
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russia is waging a criminal war of aggression & the outcome the Free World is hoping for is a frozen conflict, otherwise known as a ticking time bomb.
If achieved, the West will congratulate itself for “containing the crisis," and pretend it’s done all it could 🤦🏻♂️
open.substack.com/pub/chakhoya...
If achieved, the West will congratulate itself for “containing the crisis," and pretend it’s done all it could 🤦🏻♂️
open.substack.com/pub/chakhoya...
Three ways Russia's criminal war ends
Plus one path to peace the Free World should aim for, but doesn't
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
russia is waging a criminal war of aggression & the outcome the Free World is hoping for is a frozen conflict, otherwise known as a ticking time bomb.
If achieved, the West will congratulate itself for “containing the crisis," and pretend it’s done all it could 🤦🏻♂️
open.substack.com/pub/chakhoya...
If achieved, the West will congratulate itself for “containing the crisis," and pretend it’s done all it could 🤦🏻♂️
open.substack.com/pub/chakhoya...
After all these years working in the air pollution space, I still find myself sometimes writing "nitrous oxide" instead of "nitrogen oxide". 🤷♀️
October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After all these years working in the air pollution space, I still find myself sometimes writing "nitrous oxide" instead of "nitrogen oxide". 🤷♀️
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If you’ve read Mankiw’s introductory economics book, then you already know that net exports equal net foreign investment as an accounting identity.
This administration can’t decide whether it’s pushing or pulling, as is patiently explained in this brief:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
This administration can’t decide whether it’s pushing or pulling, as is patiently explained in this brief:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
If you’ve read Mankiw’s introductory economics book, then you already know that net exports equal net foreign investment as an accounting identity.
This administration can’t decide whether it’s pushing or pulling, as is patiently explained in this brief:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
This administration can’t decide whether it’s pushing or pulling, as is patiently explained in this brief:
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
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“...Kherson was, is, and will be Ukrainian. And no force will change this.” A witness shares a heartfelt poem on Kherson’s City Day on Svidok.org.
Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI for Good Foundation.
Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok
Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI for Good Foundation.
Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“...Kherson was, is, and will be Ukrainian. And no force will change this.” A witness shares a heartfelt poem on Kherson’s City Day on Svidok.org.
Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI for Good Foundation.
Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok
Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI for Good Foundation.
Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok
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Bad idea for economics: our author ordering is usually alphabetical
🧪For those of us who do complex collaborations with multiple corresponding authors this is terrible . I suspect it will also hit female authors disproportionately as they tend to have more collaborations across fields…https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03281-4
Google Scholar tool gives extra credit to first and last authors
Researchers welcome the initiative, but say it doesn’t go far enough to capture the nuance of researcher productivity and impact.
www.nature.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Bad idea for economics: our author ordering is usually alphabetical
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Dear republican congressman:
You just got another week off, you have absolutely no plans since you were going to be in dc.
How about some town halls? If you do three, that’s a total of 6 hours of work the whole week. Easy peasy!
You just got another week off, you have absolutely no plans since you were going to be in dc.
How about some town halls? If you do three, that’s a total of 6 hours of work the whole week. Easy peasy!
October 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Dear republican congressman:
You just got another week off, you have absolutely no plans since you were going to be in dc.
How about some town halls? If you do three, that’s a total of 6 hours of work the whole week. Easy peasy!
You just got another week off, you have absolutely no plans since you were going to be in dc.
How about some town halls? If you do three, that’s a total of 6 hours of work the whole week. Easy peasy!
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Lie: Russia denied aiding separatists in eastern Ukraine prior to the full-scale invasion.
Truth: Russia largely created the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine, arming them and helping establish a puppet government.
Learn more:
Truth: Russia largely created the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine, arming them and helping establish a puppet government.
Learn more:
Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine
Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian…
econ4ua.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lie: Russia denied aiding separatists in eastern Ukraine prior to the full-scale invasion.
Truth: Russia largely created the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine, arming them and helping establish a puppet government.
Learn more:
Truth: Russia largely created the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine, arming them and helping establish a puppet government.
Learn more: