The Unjournal (Unjournal.org)
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Researchers, practitioners, & open science advocates building a better system for research evaluation. Nonprofit. We commission public evaluation & rating of hosted work. To make rigorous research more impactful, & impactful research more rigorous.
Looking for examples of high-quality peer reviews of impactful research in economics & social science? See Unjournal's "commended evaluations": https://bit.ly/4qJo0rX
Recently commended work by 3 David's (Reiley, Hugh-Jones, & Manheim), Estere Seinkmane, Eleanor Tsai, & 2 anonymous heroes.
Recently commended work by 3 David's (Reiley, Hugh-Jones, & Manheim), Estere Seinkmane, Eleanor Tsai, & 2 anonymous heroes.
Overview · Prize-winning & commended evaluations
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Looking for examples of high-quality peer reviews of impactful research in economics & social science? See Unjournal's "commended evaluations": https://bit.ly/4qJo0rX
Recently commended work by 3 David's (Reiley, Hugh-Jones, & Manheim), Estere Seinkmane, Eleanor Tsai, & 2 anonymous heroes.
Recently commended work by 3 David's (Reiley, Hugh-Jones, & Manheim), Estere Seinkmane, Eleanor Tsai, & 2 anonymous heroes.
Researchers: Has your paper been evaluated by The Unjournal (see unjournal.pubpub.org)?
We want your feedback on the experience, the quality of the evaluations, and how this impacted your work.
https://bit.ly/4qKtYIZ
1/10 get a $100 prize.
We want your feedback on the experience, the quality of the evaluations, and how this impacted your work.
https://bit.ly/4qKtYIZ
1/10 get a $100 prize.
Author Survey Form
Please note that all questions are optional. By completing this form, you will enter a draw with a chance of winning $100. Every 1 out of 10 respondents will receive the compensation.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Researchers: Has your paper been evaluated by The Unjournal (see unjournal.pubpub.org)?
We want your feedback on the experience, the quality of the evaluations, and how this impacted your work.
https://bit.ly/4qKtYIZ
1/10 get a $100 prize.
We want your feedback on the experience, the quality of the evaluations, and how this impacted your work.
https://bit.ly/4qKtYIZ
1/10 get a $100 prize.
We're inviting academic journals to recognize The Unjournal's public evaluation packages in their editorial process.
- Help w/ editorial triage, review quality, & turnaround
- Support transparency, open-access.
Details: https://bit.ly/3JEee9J
Feedback & questions welcome!
- Help w/ editorial triage, review quality, & turnaround
- Support transparency, open-access.
Details: https://bit.ly/3JEee9J
Feedback & questions welcome!
Traditional journals can use Unjournal evaluations | The Unjournal: project and communication space
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November 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We're inviting academic journals to recognize The Unjournal's public evaluation packages in their editorial process.
- Help w/ editorial triage, review quality, & turnaround
- Support transparency, open-access.
Details: https://bit.ly/3JEee9J
Feedback & questions welcome!
- Help w/ editorial triage, review quality, & turnaround
- Support transparency, open-access.
Details: https://bit.ly/3JEee9J
Feedback & questions welcome!
All of this is a small fraction of the billions paid to for-profit publishers for "Article Processing Charges", of course.
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
(Maybe $50 million per year in APCs for physics and astronomy the most active areas for SciPost)
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
(Maybe $50 million per year in APCs for physics and astronomy the most active areas for SciPost)
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
All of this is a small fraction of the billions paid to for-profit publishers for "Article Processing Charges", of course.
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
(Maybe $50 million per year in APCs for physics and astronomy the most active areas for SciPost)
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
(Maybe $50 million per year in APCs for physics and astronomy the most active areas for SciPost)
If you're among the 2000+ authors citing research evaluated by Unjournal.org, go to unjournal.pubpub.org to learn how commissioned experts rated & assessed that research.
Top 'citers of unjournal-evaluated research': https://bit.ly/3WRHc8W include Esther Duflo, Julian Jamison, & Berk Özler
Top 'citers of unjournal-evaluated research': https://bit.ly/3WRHc8W include Esther Duflo, Julian Jamison, & Berk Özler
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you're among the 2000+ authors citing research evaluated by Unjournal.org, go to unjournal.pubpub.org to learn how commissioned experts rated & assessed that research.
Top 'citers of unjournal-evaluated research': https://bit.ly/3WRHc8W include Esther Duflo, Julian Jamison, & Berk Özler
Top 'citers of unjournal-evaluated research': https://bit.ly/3WRHc8W include Esther Duflo, Julian Jamison, & Berk Özler
Congrats to Mokyr, Aghion & Howitt for the Nobel memorial prizes in economics sciences!
And, you guessed it: This is a blatant promo for one of our first & strongest evaluation packages, of "Artificial Intelligence & Economic Growth” by Aghion et al.
And, you guessed it: This is a blatant promo for one of our first & strongest evaluation packages, of "Artificial Intelligence & Economic Growth” by Aghion et al.
“Artificial Intelligence and Economic Growth”: Evaluation summary & metrics
Summary, metrics and ratings, and Manager's comments on Evaluation of “Artificial Intelligence and Economic Growth” by Aghion et al.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Congrats to Mokyr, Aghion & Howitt for the Nobel memorial prizes in economics sciences!
And, you guessed it: This is a blatant promo for one of our first & strongest evaluation packages, of "Artificial Intelligence & Economic Growth” by Aghion et al.
And, you guessed it: This is a blatant promo for one of our first & strongest evaluation packages, of "Artificial Intelligence & Economic Growth” by Aghion et al.
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Does online fundraising increase charitable giving? A nationwide field experiment on Facebook"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Does online fundraising increase charitable giving? A nationwide field experiment on Facebook"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: ""Does online fundraising increase charitable giving? A nationwide field experiment on Facebook"" for The Unjournal.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Does online fundraising increase charitable giving? A nationwide field experiment on Facebook"
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Does "Irrigation strengthen climate resilience"? -- Unjournal evaluation
https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Does "Irrigation strengthen climate resilience"? -- Unjournal evaluation
https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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Does "Irrigation strengthen climate resilience"? -- Unjournal evaluation
https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Does "Irrigation strengthen climate resilience"? -- Unjournal evaluation
https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
--->
https://bit.ly/3J1iMqk
BenYishay et al '24: River-based irrigation boosted #agricultural output & child #nutrition & reduced conflict in supported communities, but had negative spillovers on surrounding areas.
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Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Irrigation Strengthens Climate Resilience: Long-term Evidence from Mali using Satellites and Surveys"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Irrigation Strengthens Climate Resilience: Long-term Evidence from Mali using Satellites and Surveys"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Irrigation Strengthens Climate Resilience: Long-term Evidence from Mali using Satellites and Surveys" for The Unjournal.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Irrigation Strengthens Climate Resilience: Long-term Evidence from Mali using Satellites and Surveys"
I love what #SciPost does & their narrative.
Much agrees w/ Unjournal.org practices.
Some differences (Us/Them)
1. Quant. ratings vs accept/reject
2. Publish all evaluations vs. only if ‘accepted’
3. Fields & applied focus
4. We pay evaluators
5. We don’t 'publish' papers, just evaluations
Much agrees w/ Unjournal.org practices.
Some differences (Us/Them)
1. Quant. ratings vs accept/reject
2. Publish all evaluations vs. only if ‘accepted’
3. Fields & applied focus
4. We pay evaluators
5. We don’t 'publish' papers, just evaluations
October 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I love what #SciPost does & their narrative.
Much agrees w/ Unjournal.org practices.
Some differences (Us/Them)
1. Quant. ratings vs accept/reject
2. Publish all evaluations vs. only if ‘accepted’
3. Fields & applied focus
4. We pay evaluators
5. We don’t 'publish' papers, just evaluations
Much agrees w/ Unjournal.org practices.
Some differences (Us/Them)
1. Quant. ratings vs accept/reject
2. Publish all evaluations vs. only if ‘accepted’
3. Fields & applied focus
4. We pay evaluators
5. We don’t 'publish' papers, just evaluations
Climate change, environmental econ., biodiversity: Of the 50+ papers Unjournal.org commissioned for evaluation and assessment, ten focus on these areas, offering insight into methods & policy.
See our 'collection': https://bit.ly/4pKF0NT -->
See our 'collection': https://bit.ly/4pKF0NT -->
September 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Climate change, environmental econ., biodiversity: Of the 50+ papers Unjournal.org commissioned for evaluation and assessment, ten focus on these areas, offering insight into methods & policy.
See our 'collection': https://bit.ly/4pKF0NT -->
See our 'collection': https://bit.ly/4pKF0NT -->
Unjournal.pubpub.org: 50+ detailed packages evaluating research w/ potential for impact.
But who funded the *research*? GiveWell @poverty-action.bsky.social, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social, ERC, NIH, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, & ~40 others
See our dashboard: tinyurl.com/22k6ashr
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But who funded the *research*? GiveWell @poverty-action.bsky.social, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social, ERC, NIH, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, & ~40 others
See our dashboard: tinyurl.com/22k6ashr
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September 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Unjournal.pubpub.org: 50+ detailed packages evaluating research w/ potential for impact.
But who funded the *research*? GiveWell @poverty-action.bsky.social, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social, ERC, NIH, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, & ~40 others
See our dashboard: tinyurl.com/22k6ashr
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But who funded the *research*? GiveWell @poverty-action.bsky.social, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social, ERC, NIH, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, & ~40 others
See our dashboard: tinyurl.com/22k6ashr
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Benabou et al ~measure “are people are utilitarian or deontological” via lab experiments (incl. "real stakes trolley problem").
→ 20-44% non-consequentialist choices, but unstable preferences
2 evaluators: interested but skeptical of design & interpretation.
→ 20-44% non-consequentialist choices, but unstable preferences
2 evaluators: interested but skeptical of design & interpretation.
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Ends versus Means: Kantians, Utilitarians, and Moral Decisions"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Ends versus Means: Kantians, Utilitarians, and Moral Decisions" for The Unjournal.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Benabou et al ~measure “are people are utilitarian or deontological” via lab experiments (incl. "real stakes trolley problem").
→ 20-44% non-consequentialist choices, but unstable preferences
2 evaluators: interested but skeptical of design & interpretation.
→ 20-44% non-consequentialist choices, but unstable preferences
2 evaluators: interested but skeptical of design & interpretation.
https://bit.ly/3Vvz4KN
Love Brian Nosek's response to my Q on "fear of negative public evaluations" @ Unjournal & Lifecyclejournal
"I certainly understand the fear. I shared it myself until I had the experience of realizing that's how people advance their careers." -->
Love Brian Nosek's response to my Q on "fear of negative public evaluations" @ Unjournal & Lifecyclejournal
"I certainly understand the fear. I shared it myself until I had the experience of realizing that's how people advance their careers." -->
BITSS AM 2025: The Evolution of Research Transparency - Brian Nosek
Brian Nosek, Executive Director of the Center for Open Science, delivered the keynote presentation at the BITSS 2025 Annual Meeting. His…
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September 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Love Brian Nosek's response to my Q on "fear of negative public evaluations" @ Unjournal & Lifecyclejournal
"I certainly understand the fear. I shared it myself until I had the experience of realizing that's how people advance their careers." -->
Love Brian Nosek's response to my Q on "fear of negative public evaluations" @ Unjournal & Lifecyclejournal
"I certainly understand the fear. I shared it myself until I had the experience of realizing that's how people advance their careers." -->
Why cite Unjournal.org evals in your research?
1. Strengthen/temper cited claims
2. Justify methods/revisions
3. Credit insights
4. Support meta-analysis
How? Easy citation interfaces, individual DOIs for each eval & response
Short (uslick) explainer:
1. Strengthen/temper cited claims
2. Justify methods/revisions
3. Credit insights
4. Support meta-analysis
How? Easy citation interfaces, individual DOIs for each eval & response
Short (uslick) explainer:
How and why to cite The Unjournal's evaluations in your research and practice
Quick discussion of why and how to cite Unjournal evaluations when doing research, whitepapers, etc. Quick walk-through of how to do so.…
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September 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Why cite Unjournal.org evals in your research?
1. Strengthen/temper cited claims
2. Justify methods/revisions
3. Credit insights
4. Support meta-analysis
How? Easy citation interfaces, individual DOIs for each eval & response
Short (uslick) explainer:
1. Strengthen/temper cited claims
2. Justify methods/revisions
3. Credit insights
4. Support meta-analysis
How? Easy citation interfaces, individual DOIs for each eval & response
Short (uslick) explainer:
Did you know The Unjournal has a researcher and evaluator pool with:
309 prioritized members, 170 highly prioritized (rated 65%+)
110 with PhD degrees
147 Economists
Dashboard: https://bit.ly/4gxFZws
How to get involved & use our work: https://bit.ly/3ImqTxu
309 prioritized members, 170 highly prioritized (rated 65%+)
110 with PhD degrees
147 Economists
Dashboard: https://bit.ly/4gxFZws
How to get involved & use our work: https://bit.ly/3ImqTxu
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Did you know The Unjournal has a researcher and evaluator pool with:
309 prioritized members, 170 highly prioritized (rated 65%+)
110 with PhD degrees
147 Economists
Dashboard: https://bit.ly/4gxFZws
How to get involved & use our work: https://bit.ly/3ImqTxu
309 prioritized members, 170 highly prioritized (rated 65%+)
110 with PhD degrees
147 Economists
Dashboard: https://bit.ly/4gxFZws
How to get involved & use our work: https://bit.ly/3ImqTxu
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Maternal cash transfers for gender equity and child development: Experimental evidence from India"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Maternal cash transfers for gender equity and child development: Experimental evidence from India"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Maternal cash transfers for gender equity and child development: Experimental evidence from India" for The Unjournal.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Maternal cash transfers for gender equity and child development: Experimental evidence from India"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "A systematic review and meta analysis of social safety nets, women’s economic achievements and agency"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "A systematic review and meta analysis of social safety nets, women’s economic achievements and agency"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "A systematic review and meta analysis of social safety nets, women’s economic achievements and agency" for The Unjournal.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "A systematic review and meta analysis of social safety nets, women’s economic achievements and agency"
Rethink Priorities 2022 research: “Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050“.
Unjournal 2025 evaluators: The forecasts and the report were too pessimistic.
Manheim: cultured meat is likely to be commercially viable soon.
https://bit.ly/4nhyIDX
#CellAg #AnimalWelfare
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Unjournal 2025 evaluators: The forecasts and the report were too pessimistic.
Manheim: cultured meat is likely to be commercially viable soon.
https://bit.ly/4nhyIDX
#CellAg #AnimalWelfare
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Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050", Applied Stream
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050" for The Unjournal (Applied stream)
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September 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Rethink Priorities 2022 research: “Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050“.
Unjournal 2025 evaluators: The forecasts and the report were too pessimistic.
Manheim: cultured meat is likely to be commercially viable soon.
https://bit.ly/4nhyIDX
#CellAg #AnimalWelfare
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Unjournal 2025 evaluators: The forecasts and the report were too pessimistic.
Manheim: cultured meat is likely to be commercially viable soon.
https://bit.ly/4nhyIDX
#CellAg #AnimalWelfare
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Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050", Applied Stream
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050", Applied Stream
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050" for The Unjournal (Applied stream)
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September 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Forecasts estimate limited cultured meat production through 2050", Applied Stream
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Ends versus Means: Kantians, Utilitarians, and Moral Decisions"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Ends versus Means: Kantians, Utilitarians, and Moral Decisions"
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Ends versus Means: Kantians, Utilitarians, and Moral Decisions" for The Unjournal.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Evaluation Summary and Metrics: "Ends versus Means: Kantians, Utilitarians, and Moral Decisions"
Do you teach a research-focused course in economics, perhaps at the PhD level?
Looking to show examples of detailed public peer-review & methodological discussion, with a focus on research with global impact?
Check out unjournal.pubpub.org, or our table view here: https://bit.ly/4gaYG9n
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Looking to show examples of detailed public peer-review & methodological discussion, with a focus on research with global impact?
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All evaluations (filterable) · Unjournal: Public Pages
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September 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Do you teach a research-focused course in economics, perhaps at the PhD level?
Looking to show examples of detailed public peer-review & methodological discussion, with a focus on research with global impact?
Check out unjournal.pubpub.org, or our table view here: https://bit.ly/4gaYG9n
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At Unjournal we published evaluations of one of these working papers on universal basic income (cash payment) RCTs.
Why not read some views from actual experts instead of David Brooks?
link: unjournal.pubpub.org/pub/evalsumr...
@unjournal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Why not read some views from actual experts instead of David Brooks?
link: unjournal.pubpub.org/pub/evalsumr...
@unjournal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Opinion | Why I Am Not a Liberal
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
At Unjournal we published evaluations of one of these working papers on universal basic income (cash payment) RCTs.
Why not read some views from actual experts instead of David Brooks?
link: unjournal.pubpub.org/pub/evalsumr...
@unjournal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Why not read some views from actual experts instead of David Brooks?
link: unjournal.pubpub.org/pub/evalsumr...
@unjournal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...
Phantom paper/citation cascade?
Peasgood , Mukuria, Karimi, & Brazier (2018): "Eliciting Preference Weights for Life Satisfaction: A Feasibility Study.”
Cited in influential places (incl. UK HM Treasury), but we can't find it, & authors haven't replied
Have you read it/can you share a copy?
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Peasgood , Mukuria, Karimi, & Brazier (2018): "Eliciting Preference Weights for Life Satisfaction: A Feasibility Study.”
Cited in influential places (incl. UK HM Treasury), but we can't find it, & authors haven't replied
Have you read it/can you share a copy?
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September 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Phantom paper/citation cascade?
Peasgood , Mukuria, Karimi, & Brazier (2018): "Eliciting Preference Weights for Life Satisfaction: A Feasibility Study.”
Cited in influential places (incl. UK HM Treasury), but we can't find it, & authors haven't replied
Have you read it/can you share a copy?
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Peasgood , Mukuria, Karimi, & Brazier (2018): "Eliciting Preference Weights for Life Satisfaction: A Feasibility Study.”
Cited in influential places (incl. UK HM Treasury), but we can't find it, & authors haven't replied
Have you read it/can you share a copy?
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