Vatsal Khandelwal
@vatsalecon.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at the University of Exeter | Econ PhD at Oxford | Interested in development, behavioural econ, social & economic networks. https://www.vatsal-khandelwal.com/
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The Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series is designed to learn about the production process of research papers, offering an opportunity for students and researchers in all fields and at all career stages t...
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Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
Reposted by Vatsal Khandelwal
📢 Call for Papers: 4th Diversity & Human Capital Workshop (@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social) 9–10 June 2026.
Organizers: Javier García-Brazales, @vatsalecon.bsky.social, Sonia Oreffice, @sanchariroy.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 16 MAR 2026
🔗 More info: sites.google.com/view/diversi...
Organizers: Javier García-Brazales, @vatsalecon.bsky.social, Sonia Oreffice, @sanchariroy.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 16 MAR 2026
🔗 More info: sites.google.com/view/diversi...
February 6, 2026 at 6:38 PM
📢 Call for Papers: 4th Diversity & Human Capital Workshop (@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social) 9–10 June 2026.
Organizers: Javier García-Brazales, @vatsalecon.bsky.social, Sonia Oreffice, @sanchariroy.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 16 MAR 2026
🔗 More info: sites.google.com/view/diversi...
Organizers: Javier García-Brazales, @vatsalecon.bsky.social, Sonia Oreffice, @sanchariroy.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 16 MAR 2026
🔗 More info: sites.google.com/view/diversi...
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"Behind the Scenes" is a new online seminar series on how research papers actually get made: from early ideas and methods to revisions and publication.
Next up: Nihar Shah on peer review (Wed 4 Feb).
More info: www.bts-seminar.net
Next up: Nihar Shah on peer review (Wed 4 Feb).
More info: www.bts-seminar.net
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"Behind the Scenes" is a new online seminar series on how research papers actually get made: from early ideas and methods to revisions and publication.
Next up: Nihar Shah on peer review (Wed 4 Feb).
More info: www.bts-seminar.net
Next up: Nihar Shah on peer review (Wed 4 Feb).
More info: www.bts-seminar.net
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Behind the Scenes is an online seminar series on how research papers are made, co-organized by Team Scientist Séverine Toussaert.
The next speakers are Nihar Shah (peer review, Feb 4) and Andrew Gelman (causal inference, Feb 24).
Join their mailing list: forms.office.com/e/XDDyCvs8G6
The next speakers are Nihar Shah (peer review, Feb 4) and Andrew Gelman (causal inference, Feb 24).
Join their mailing list: forms.office.com/e/XDDyCvs8G6
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Behind the Scenes is an online seminar series on how research papers are made, co-organized by Team Scientist Séverine Toussaert.
The next speakers are Nihar Shah (peer review, Feb 4) and Andrew Gelman (causal inference, Feb 24).
Join their mailing list: forms.office.com/e/XDDyCvs8G6
The next speakers are Nihar Shah (peer review, Feb 4) and Andrew Gelman (causal inference, Feb 24).
Join their mailing list: forms.office.com/e/XDDyCvs8G6
📢 Call for Papers
4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop, June 9–10, 2026 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
We welcome papers in applied microeconomics, including health, labour, education, development, and public economics. Submit your paper by 16 March: bit.ly/3YRaYMa
4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop, June 9–10, 2026 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
We welcome papers in applied microeconomics, including health, labour, education, development, and public economics. Submit your paper by 16 March: bit.ly/3YRaYMa
January 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
📢 Call for Papers
4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop, June 9–10, 2026 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
We welcome papers in applied microeconomics, including health, labour, education, development, and public economics. Submit your paper by 16 March: bit.ly/3YRaYMa
4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop, June 9–10, 2026 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
We welcome papers in applied microeconomics, including health, labour, education, development, and public economics. Submit your paper by 16 March: bit.ly/3YRaYMa
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📢 Call for Papers
2026 NOVAFRICA Conference on Economic Development
June 18-19 - @NovaSBE Lisbon, Portugal
Submit your paper by Feb 15: bit.ly/4pKGkjs
Keynotes:
Abhijit Banerjee #MIT
Isaac Mbiti @notredame.bsky.social
Sandra Sequeira @sandrasequeira.bsky.social #LSE
#NOVAFRICA2026
2026 NOVAFRICA Conference on Economic Development
June 18-19 - @NovaSBE Lisbon, Portugal
Submit your paper by Feb 15: bit.ly/4pKGkjs
Keynotes:
Abhijit Banerjee #MIT
Isaac Mbiti @notredame.bsky.social
Sandra Sequeira @sandrasequeira.bsky.social #LSE
#NOVAFRICA2026
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
📢 Call for Papers
2026 NOVAFRICA Conference on Economic Development
June 18-19 - @NovaSBE Lisbon, Portugal
Submit your paper by Feb 15: bit.ly/4pKGkjs
Keynotes:
Abhijit Banerjee #MIT
Isaac Mbiti @notredame.bsky.social
Sandra Sequeira @sandrasequeira.bsky.social #LSE
#NOVAFRICA2026
2026 NOVAFRICA Conference on Economic Development
June 18-19 - @NovaSBE Lisbon, Portugal
Submit your paper by Feb 15: bit.ly/4pKGkjs
Keynotes:
Abhijit Banerjee #MIT
Isaac Mbiti @notredame.bsky.social
Sandra Sequeira @sandrasequeira.bsky.social #LSE
#NOVAFRICA2026
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Excited to join my friends & old colleagues Sev Tousseart & Vatsal Khandelwal for this!!
I'll cover:
- finding ideas outside academia
- data & funding
- empirical papers where identification is hard
- coauthor teams that work
-what to do about "this isn't Econ" comments
I'll cover:
- finding ideas outside academia
- data & funding
- empirical papers where identification is hard
- coauthor teams that work
-what to do about "this isn't Econ" comments
📢 The next online Behind-the-Scenes seminar is on 12 December at 3pm UK time, featuring Abi Adams @abicadams.bsky.social who will present the paper “The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships.” Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/jjv0DJtQMF
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Excited to join my friends & old colleagues Sev Tousseart & Vatsal Khandelwal for this!!
I'll cover:
- finding ideas outside academia
- data & funding
- empirical papers where identification is hard
- coauthor teams that work
-what to do about "this isn't Econ" comments
I'll cover:
- finding ideas outside academia
- data & funding
- empirical papers where identification is hard
- coauthor teams that work
-what to do about "this isn't Econ" comments
📢 The next online Behind-the-Scenes seminar is on 12 December at 3pm UK time, featuring Abi Adams @abicadams.bsky.social who will present the paper “The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships.” Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/jjv0DJtQMF
December 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📢 The next online Behind-the-Scenes seminar is on 12 December at 3pm UK time, featuring Abi Adams @abicadams.bsky.social who will present the paper “The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships.” Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/jjv0DJtQMF
📢 Thrilled to announce the 4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 9-10, 2026 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Sascha Becker, Cynthia Kinnan, and Helmut Rainer! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! More info here: bit.ly/4pjRnjm
December 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📢 Thrilled to announce the 4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 9-10, 2026 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Sascha Becker, Cynthia Kinnan, and Helmut Rainer! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! More info here: bit.ly/4pjRnjm
Thank you
@statmodeling.bsky.social for featuring the BTS seminar on your blog!
@statmodeling.bsky.social for featuring the BTS seminar on your blog!
Behind-the-Scenes Seminar on social science this Fri 3 Oct
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/09/29/b...
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2025/09/29/b...
Behind-the-Scenes Seminar on social science this Fri 3 Oct | Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu
September 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Thank you
@statmodeling.bsky.social for featuring the BTS seminar on your blog!
@statmodeling.bsky.social for featuring the BTS seminar on your blog!
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I've been working on a new tool, Refine, to make scholars more productive. If you're interested in being among the very first to try the beta, please read on.
Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts.
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Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I've been working on a new tool, Refine, to make scholars more productive. If you're interested in being among the very first to try the beta, please read on.
Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts.
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Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts.
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Many thanks to all who made the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop @uofebusiness.bsky.social possible: presenters, participants, organizers, helpers, and the administrative team!
We are especially grateful to Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul for their keynote talks!
We are especially grateful to Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul for their keynote talks!
June 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Many thanks to all who made the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop @uofebusiness.bsky.social possible: presenters, participants, organizers, helpers, and the administrative team!
We are especially grateful to Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul for their keynote talks!
We are especially grateful to Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul for their keynote talks!
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The third keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop is delivered by Prof. Patricia Cortés (Boston University @bostonu.bsky.social), presenting “Understanding the Barriers to Paternity Leave-Taking: Evidence from Japan.”
#DHC2025
@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
#DHC2025
@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The third keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop is delivered by Prof. Patricia Cortés (Boston University @bostonu.bsky.social), presenting “Understanding the Barriers to Paternity Leave-Taking: Evidence from Japan.”
#DHC2025
@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
#DHC2025
@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social
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Prof. Imran Rasul (UCL) delivers the 2nd keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop at
@uofebusiness.bsky.social, presenting their research on firm behavior and worker outcomes during the pandemic in Uganda.
#DHC2025
@uofebusiness.bsky.social, presenting their research on firm behavior and worker outcomes during the pandemic in Uganda.
#DHC2025
June 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Prof. Imran Rasul (UCL) delivers the 2nd keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop at
@uofebusiness.bsky.social, presenting their research on firm behavior and worker outcomes during the pandemic in Uganda.
#DHC2025
@uofebusiness.bsky.social, presenting their research on firm behavior and worker outcomes during the pandemic in Uganda.
#DHC2025
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We get a lot wrong about the world - from others’ beliefs on gender norms, to the willingness of friends to discuss mental health, to the likelihood of contracting diseases.
Today on @voxdev.bsky.social, I've summarised the evidence on common misperceptions: voxdev.org/topic/common...
Today on @voxdev.bsky.social, I've summarised the evidence on common misperceptions: voxdev.org/topic/common...
Common misperceptions: What people get wrong about the world and why it matters
What do people get wrong, i.e. misperceive, about the world? Why do misperceptions matter for economic development? How can fixing misperceptions benefit society?
voxdev.org
April 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We get a lot wrong about the world - from others’ beliefs on gender norms, to the willingness of friends to discuss mental health, to the likelihood of contracting diseases.
Today on @voxdev.bsky.social, I've summarised the evidence on common misperceptions: voxdev.org/topic/common...
Today on @voxdev.bsky.social, I've summarised the evidence on common misperceptions: voxdev.org/topic/common...
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The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6
📢 Thrilled to announce the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 16-17, 2025 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! See more info here: bit.ly/3OQ5eNx
March 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6
The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6
📢 Thrilled to announce the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 16-17, 2025 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! See more info here: bit.ly/3OQ5eNx
March 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6
Reposted by Vatsal Khandelwal
Anna is discussing the behind-the-scenes of this project right now in the inaugural BTS seminar. bsky.app/profile/vats...
Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
Home | BTS Seminar Series
The Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series is designed to learn about the production process of research papers, offering an opportunity for students and researchers in all fields and at all career stages t...
bts-seminar.net
February 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Anna is discussing the behind-the-scenes of this project right now in the inaugural BTS seminar. bsky.app/profile/vats...
Reposted by Vatsal Khandelwal
🔍 Check out the new online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series by Severine Toussaert and @vatsalecon.bsky.social – a new way to explore research! Instead of just results, speakers dive into the research process—challenges, decisions & surprises. Plus, live audience surveys!
February 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🔍 Check out the new online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series by Severine Toussaert and @vatsalecon.bsky.social – a new way to explore research! Instead of just results, speakers dive into the research process—challenges, decisions & surprises. Plus, live audience surveys!
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Such a great idea! Also looking forward to the paper(s) with insights from the survey results. #econsky
Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
Home | BTS Seminar Series
The Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series is designed to learn about the production process of research papers, offering an opportunity for students and researchers in all fields and at all career stages t...
bts-seminar.net
February 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Such a great idea! Also looking forward to the paper(s) with insights from the survey results. #econsky
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An *outstanding* idea, and a terrific lineup to get started. So appreciative you are doing this & I love the thoughtful structure w audience interaction
Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
Home | BTS Seminar Series
The Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series is designed to learn about the production process of research papers, offering an opportunity for students and researchers in all fields and at all career stages t...
bts-seminar.net
February 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
An *outstanding* idea, and a terrific lineup to get started. So appreciative you are doing this & I love the thoughtful structure w audience interaction
Reposted by Vatsal Khandelwal
The "uncut, bloopers included" versions of these papers are in pre-production! Great initiative!!
Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
Home | BTS Seminar Series
The Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series is designed to learn about the production process of research papers, offering an opportunity for students and researchers in all fields and at all career stages t...
bts-seminar.net
February 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The "uncut, bloopers included" versions of these papers are in pre-production! Great initiative!!
Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
Home | BTS Seminar Series
The Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series is designed to learn about the production process of research papers, offering an opportunity for students and researchers in all fields and at all career stages t...
bts-seminar.net
February 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net
📢 Thrilled to announce the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 16-17, 2025 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! See more info here: bit.ly/3OQ5eNx
December 12, 2024 at 1:37 PM
📢 Thrilled to announce the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 16-17, 2025 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! See more info here: bit.ly/3OQ5eNx
Reposted by Vatsal Khandelwal
We are growing, we are hiring - 6 new positions in development economics
One Ass. Professor
Three Post-Docs
One Pre-doc
One Research Manager
www.csae.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
One Ass. Professor
Three Post-Docs
One Pre-doc
One Research Manager
www.csae.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
November 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM
We are growing, we are hiring - 6 new positions in development economics
One Ass. Professor
Three Post-Docs
One Pre-doc
One Research Manager
www.csae.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
One Ass. Professor
Three Post-Docs
One Pre-doc
One Research Manager
www.csae.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
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The Department of Economics at the @uofebusiness.bsky.social is seeking to fill at least one post at the level of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the fields of #Econometrics or #Macroeconomics.
More info: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
#BlueSky #JobMarket #Exeter #Devon
More info: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
#BlueSky #JobMarket #Exeter #Devon
November 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM
The Department of Economics at the @uofebusiness.bsky.social is seeking to fill at least one post at the level of Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the fields of #Econometrics or #Macroeconomics.
More info: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
#BlueSky #JobMarket #Exeter #Devon
More info: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
#BlueSky #JobMarket #Exeter #Devon