Thomas Wilk
@thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social
Post-Doctoral Researcher @ NBER. Health and IO Economist. Views are my own. | #EconJobMarket | Seeker of interesting answers to interesting questions. | @ThomasWilk_eco @ Twitter
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Thomas Wilk
@thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social
ยท Nov 1
๐จ Exciting news โ Iโm on the job market this year! ๐จ
My Job Market Paper asks:
๐ก Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
My Job Market Paper asks:
๐ก Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
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January 17, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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"the passage of [recreational marijuana laws] led to an increase in grocery store trips that involved 'junk food,'... particularly...ice cream, chips, and candy....also led to a decrease in exercise, and suggestive evidence of more time at home." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
CouchโLocked With the Munchies: Effects of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Exercise and Nutrition
As recreational marijuana laws (RML) expanded marijuana access over the last decade, very little is known about the impact of RML on two costly social behaviors that may arise as a consequence of mar...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"the passage of [recreational marijuana laws] led to an increase in grocery store trips that involved 'junk food,'... particularly...ice cream, chips, and candy....also led to a decrease in exercise, and suggestive evidence of more time at home." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
AIs today: "Youโre correct to expect that if I donโt know with certainty, I should say โI donโt knowโ, not speculate or cite files that donโt actually contain the license. In this thread, I over-asserted on a few occasions instead of stopping at โunverified,โ..."
Now to see if future prompts work.
Now to see if future prompts work.
January 12, 2026 at 4:24 AM
AIs today: "Youโre correct to expect that if I donโt know with certainty, I should say โI donโt knowโ, not speculate or cite files that donโt actually contain the license. In this thread, I over-asserted on a few occasions instead of stopping at โunverified,โ..."
Now to see if future prompts work.
Now to see if future prompts work.
when I was first exploring the urgent care market, I made a heat map.
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
when I was first exploring the urgent care market, I made a heat map.
You should go with them!
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
You should go with them!
How is this Bidenโs fault? Genuinely curious of your logic.
January 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
How is this Bidenโs fault? Genuinely curious of your logic.
Itโs almost like any physio could have predicted this.
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Itโs almost like any physio could have predicted this.
Happy to announce my #EconJMP got accepted at the @meagrinnell.bsky.social annual meeting in Chicago, IL this March. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces and getting some feedback my work. If anyone else is going to be there, DM so we can get a coffee and talk shop.
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Happy to announce my #EconJMP got accepted at the @meagrinnell.bsky.social annual meeting in Chicago, IL this March. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces and getting some feedback my work. If anyone else is going to be there, DM so we can get a coffee and talk shop.
I put my hat in the ring.
January 5, 2026 at 3:55 AM
I put my hat in the ring.
Unfortunately about half of them do not believe in the federal govt nor their role in it and use their position to undermine the institutions in which they are employed.
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Unfortunately about half of them do not believe in the federal govt nor their role in it and use their position to undermine the institutions in which they are employed.
I will not be in Philly of the #ASSA this weekend. I didnโt apply due uncertainty in my employment then and now, so did not submit anything. I hope everyone there has a great conference and stellar presentations. If a health economist, thereโs a great social hour hosted by #ASHEcon on Saturday. ๐๐พ
January 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I will not be in Philly of the #ASSA this weekend. I didnโt apply due uncertainty in my employment then and now, so did not submit anything. I hope everyone there has a great conference and stellar presentations. If a health economist, thereโs a great social hour hosted by #ASHEcon on Saturday. ๐๐พ
sorry to hear. hopefully one day you can referee one of my papers and offer suggestions.
December 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
sorry to hear. hopefully one day you can referee one of my papers and offer suggestions.
Definitely a masterful way of distracting any viewer of the quality and condition of the home. The owners were asked what style would you like in your home, you can literally pick from anything. Their response: yes.
December 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Definitely a masterful way of distracting any viewer of the quality and condition of the home. The owners were asked what style would you like in your home, you can literally pick from anything. Their response: yes.
So get 7 people together, split the 5k sqft, so only about 700 sqft for $1M each with roommates!โฆ
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
So get 7 people together, split the 5k sqft, so only about 700 sqft for $1M each with roommates!โฆ
they pretty much did ctlr+a, autofill, color... black
December 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
they pretty much did ctlr+a, autofill, color... black
I thought only Congress could change the name
December 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I thought only Congress could change the name
The Haag is going to be busy in a few years.
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Haag is going to be busy in a few years.
Updated version of my #EconJMP w/ add'l robustness checks overall polishing and transition of story. Full version can be found on my website: www.tomwilk.com/jmp
Special thanks to #JoshuaHess & #ZeinaAlSalman for their insightful comments in early drafts and of course my coauthor #TimothyHodge
Special thanks to #JoshuaHess & #ZeinaAlSalman for their insightful comments in early drafts and of course my coauthor #TimothyHodge
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Updated version of my #EconJMP w/ add'l robustness checks overall polishing and transition of story. Full version can be found on my website: www.tomwilk.com/jmp
Special thanks to #JoshuaHess & #ZeinaAlSalman for their insightful comments in early drafts and of course my coauthor #TimothyHodge
Special thanks to #JoshuaHess & #ZeinaAlSalman for their insightful comments in early drafts and of course my coauthor #TimothyHodge
so, how's everyone else doing in the job market?!? #EconJobMarket
December 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
so, how's everyone else doing in the job market?!? #EconJobMarket