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Jose Fernandez
@uoflecon.bsky.social
Economist, UofL Prof. and Dept. Chair, Salsa Dancer, BJJ purple belt, Autism DAD, & hopeless Mets Fan. What could go wrong? Past President of
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My AEA mentoring program mentee is presenting right now in the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social dissertation session. If you are looking for candidate that looks at the intersection of international trade and education, then consider Jose Rojas. #ASSA2026
January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Tomorrow is a busy day for @AEACSMGEP sessions.
8am session: Ethics of research when studying underrepresented groups.
10:45am Dissertation session. Come support the future of our discipline.

Coffee break? Stop by our table.
2:30pm digital access & Econ outcomes #ASSA2026
January 3, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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We are delighted to present our list of activities for the 2026 ASSA Conference. Your participation is highly valued. Below, you will find the schedule of events.

#Econsky #ASSA
We are delighted to present our list of activities for the 2026 ASSA Conference. Your participation is highly valued. Below, you will find the schedule of events. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯… | American Soci...
We are delighted to present our list of activities for the 2026 ASSA Conference. Your participation is highly valued. Below, you will find the schedule of events. 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 ...
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January 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Quick walk-around before my meetings later today. Philly is pretty (in summer and fall). #ASSA2026
January 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Dame la mano Paloma
#cuatropuertiriqueno
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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If you do not have to go, you do not go.
December 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Update on JOE postings -- things are worse: paulgp.com/2025/12/10/q...
Economics Job Market Update: December 2025 - Still Very Bad
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December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Saludos, Saludos
The fall semester has ended at @uoflbiz.bsky.social . Have a safe and happy holiday period. #cuatropr #tiplepr
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Big new blogpost!

My guide to data visualization, which includes a very long table of contents, tons of charts, and more.

--> Why data visualization matters and how to make charts more effective, clear, transparent, and sometimes, beautiful.
www.scientificdiscovery.dev/p/salonis-gu...
December 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🎓 Support the University of Louisville EconGames Team this #GivingTuesday!
Help us empower students through hands-on economic research and data-driven competitions. Your donation makes a difference. ❤️🖤
#UofLEconGames #SupportStudents #L1C4

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December 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Great day to talk economics research in sunny Tampa. #SEA2025.

For those departments hiring, take a look at the @aeacsmgep.bsky.social CSMGEP JOB MARKET PAGE. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
November 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It was a busy news day for the Economics Department at @uoflbiz.bsky.social . Yesterday, Thomas Lambert was featured on KET discussing the US Economy, Tariffs, and the government shutdown.

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The U.S. Economy, Tariffs and Federal Government Shutdown | Kentucky Tonight
Renee Shaw leads a discussion on the U.S. economy. Panelists include Charles Aull, Ph.D., vice president of policy at the Center for Policy and Research at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Jason Bail...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We’re trying new things to attract students into economics. Dr. ⁦‪Beth Munnich hosted part 1 of a three part series teaching economics but using the language of Taylor Swift. See the interview below ⁦ @uoflbiz.bsky.social
'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics
The University of Louisville is calling all Swifties to a new course, "Swiftonomics," which uses Taylor Swift’s career to highlight core economic concepts.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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During the final week of HHM, ASHE highlights Jose Fernandez, Professor of Economics at the University of Louisville and Co-chair of CSMGEP. As a leading health economist, researcher, and mentor, he continues to advance the field and support the next generation of scholars. #ASHE_ASSA #CSMGEP
October 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Unemployment is surging for Black workers — and federal government layoffs will only make it worse. Important story from @lydiadepillis.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/b... #EconSky
October 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Do you have a personal memory of a Green Book hotel, restaurant, pharmacy, or gas station? What do you remember about it? Share your memories using our Community Map. Contribute here: greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu #GreenBookProject
#CommunityMap #EconSky
September 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The @newyorkfed.bsky.social will hold a webinar on Demystifying A Career Path in Economics

Econ is such a flexible degree that students are often overcome by the Paradox of Choice. Learn more here.

Wednesday, September 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Learn more and register: cvent.me/kYye3K
Demystifying A Career Path in Economics
cvent.me
September 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
August 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize: $1,000 & an AEA certificate for the best essay on the economic well-being of Black Americans. Open to U.S. undergrads in econ, poli sci, public policy & related fields. Learn more: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/honors-awards/brimmer-undergrad-essay-prize"
August 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"URM Travel Grants: Up to $1,000 for junior econ faculty from underrepresented groups to cover travel, lodging & registration for the ASSA meetings. Supports career growth & networking. Up to 10 grants awarded each year." www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
URM Travel Grants
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August 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Dept. Seed Grants for Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion: Up to $5,000 for econ depts. to launch bridge/training programs for URM students—mentoring, RA work, or grad prep support. Up to 4 awards/year. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co... #teachecon #econsky #econbluesky
Departmental Seed Grants for Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion
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August 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
URM Junior Scholars: Join the Small Group Breakfast at ASSA 2026 (Sun, Jan 4) with AEA President Lawrence Katz. Connect with senior economists, editors, and thought leaders on access to journals, conferences & networks. Space limited to 20 participants. www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
Small Group Breakfast Meeting for URM Scholars
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August 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
$2,000 Professional Development Grant for URM junior faculty in economics! Apply by submitting an essay on your research & its link to economic education. Details: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co...
#econsky #teachecon
Professional Development Grant for URM Faculty
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August 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🚨New Publication Alert🚨
Erin Yetter & I have a new paper in SEJ!

Teaching evaluations are widely used in U.S. campuses for reviews & promotions, but research shows they’re biased by factors like weather, treats, & course difficulty.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Sentiment Analysis of Teaching Evaluations: Evidence From Nearly 8 Million Rate My Professor Reviews
Student-driven teaching evaluations are commonly used in faculty assessments but are known to exhibit gender and racial biases. Despite this, some argue that student comments provide meaningful feedb...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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What are *your* stakes in Trump's on-again-off-again battle with Fed Chair Jay Powell?

Let's dig into a pretty interesting natural experiment that I recently presented as part of my MSNBC segment, #TheProfessorIsIn
July 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM