Francesc Amat
@cescamat.bsky.social
Ramon y Cajal & Deputy Director of IPERG http://www.ub.edu/iperg/. Advancing https://www.ub.edu/mipe/ at University of Barcelona
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Francesc Amat
@cescamat.bsky.social
· Jun 20
Very happy to share the program for the 3rd edition of the Yale-UB Historical Political Economy Workshop.
Taking place at the University of Barcelona on June 30th and July 1st.
Really looking forward to it!
Cc: @didacqueralt.bsky.social
Taking place at the University of Barcelona on June 30th and July 1st.
Really looking forward to it!
Cc: @didacqueralt.bsky.social
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🚨 Job Alert! Postdoc in POLITICAL TEXT ANALYSIS in the MULTIREP project
You do quant text analysis? You are interested in political representation? Enjoy working in teams? Would like to live in a great city? Consider joining us in Vienna!
⏱️ Apply by 15/12/2025
wratil.eu/files/MULTIR...
1/4 🧵
You do quant text analysis? You are interested in political representation? Enjoy working in teams? Would like to live in a great city? Consider joining us in Vienna!
⏱️ Apply by 15/12/2025
wratil.eu/files/MULTIR...
1/4 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🚨 Job Alert! Postdoc in POLITICAL TEXT ANALYSIS in the MULTIREP project
You do quant text analysis? You are interested in political representation? Enjoy working in teams? Would like to live in a great city? Consider joining us in Vienna!
⏱️ Apply by 15/12/2025
wratil.eu/files/MULTIR...
1/4 🧵
You do quant text analysis? You are interested in political representation? Enjoy working in teams? Would like to live in a great city? Consider joining us in Vienna!
⏱️ Apply by 15/12/2025
wratil.eu/files/MULTIR...
1/4 🧵
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How are contemporary cleavage structures stabilized in times of declining mass social and political organizations?
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
Educational Networks, Social Closure, and Cleavage Stabilization | British Journal of Political Science | Cambridge Core
Educational Networks, Social Closure, and Cleavage Stabilization - Volume 55
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November 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
How are contemporary cleavage structures stabilized in times of declining mass social and political organizations?
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
In this new paper with @davidattewell6.bsky.social @bjpols.bsky.social, we suggest that homogeneous social (educational) networks provide part of the answer.
tinyurl.com/49cs8jwp
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⚠️ Due to heavy rain warnings, @upf.edu has suspended all academic activity until 1:00 pm tomorrow.
👉 Morning #JCPOP sessions are cancelled until 1 pm. More information about afternoon activities, if they are possible, will be shared tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding!
👉 Morning #JCPOP sessions are cancelled until 1 pm. More information about afternoon activities, if they are possible, will be shared tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding!
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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📩We also have a mailing list. Subscribe at www.banps.cat
👟We’re kicking off now. More updates coming soon!
👟We’re kicking off now. More updates coming soon!
BANPS.CAT
The Barcelona Network of Political Science brings together researchers from several institutions across Catalonia, including Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and Universita...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📩We also have a mailing list. Subscribe at www.banps.cat
👟We’re kicking off now. More updates coming soon!
👟We’re kicking off now. More updates coming soon!
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👋Welcome to the Barcelona Network of Political Science.
▶️We are here to promote research, strengthen ties between institutions, and support young researchers and students in developing their research careers.
▶️We are here to promote research, strengthen ties between institutions, and support young researchers and students in developing their research careers.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
👋Welcome to the Barcelona Network of Political Science.
▶️We are here to promote research, strengthen ties between institutions, and support young researchers and students in developing their research careers.
▶️We are here to promote research, strengthen ties between institutions, and support young researchers and students in developing their research careers.
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The official call is now out! seleccio.uab.cat/seleccio/con...
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The official call is now out! seleccio.uab.cat/seleccio/con...
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Joel Mokyr’s genius lies in making us think about the world in an original and insightful way. His recognition is so well deserved. news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
Joel Mokyr wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Nobel recognizes Mokyr’s theory on sustained economic growth
news.northwestern.edu
October 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Joel Mokyr’s genius lies in making us think about the world in an original and insightful way. His recognition is so well deserved. news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
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Delighted to announce we are advertising our first academic post in the Centre for Advanced Social Science Methods (CASSM). The position is Associate Professor in Politics, Technology and Computational Social Science and is joint with Politics, the Oxford Internet Institute, and Reuben College 1/n
Job Details
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November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Delighted to announce we are advertising our first academic post in the Centre for Advanced Social Science Methods (CASSM). The position is Associate Professor in Politics, Technology and Computational Social Science and is joint with Politics, the Oxford Internet Institute, and Reuben College 1/n
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🚨 New LSE job in political science 🚨
We're looking for a *Full or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy* to join the LSE School of Public Policy
Please share!
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We're looking for a *Full or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy* to join the LSE School of Public Policy
Please share!
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Full or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy
Full or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy,
,
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span>LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university</span></...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🚨 New LSE job in political science 🚨
We're looking for a *Full or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy* to join the LSE School of Public Policy
Please share!
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We're looking for a *Full or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy* to join the LSE School of Public Policy
Please share!
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Here I am again to witness my academic funeral.As I did some years ago with my job at Oxford, here I come to advertise my EUI chair. It has been a great job and I am happy to answer Q's. Also, fyi, I am not (yet) leaving the EUI. I do need, however a new name for my chair:suggestions very welcome.
📢 The EUI’s SPS Department invites applications for the Swiss Chair in Federalism and Democracy, a prestigious position supported by the Swiss Government.
Apply by 24 Nov 2025: eui.eu/About/JobOpportunities/Open-competitions-for-academic-posts
#AcademicJobs #Federalism #Democracy #EUI
Apply by 24 Nov 2025: eui.eu/About/JobOpportunities/Open-competitions-for-academic-posts
#AcademicJobs #Federalism #Democracy #EUI
Open competitions for academic posts
eui.eu
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Here I am again to witness my academic funeral.As I did some years ago with my job at Oxford, here I come to advertise my EUI chair. It has been a great job and I am happy to answer Q's. Also, fyi, I am not (yet) leaving the EUI. I do need, however a new name for my chair:suggestions very welcome.
«L'extrema dreta global no té la batalla guanyada, ni tan sols als Estats Units» | Nació naciodigital.cat/internaciona...
«L'extrema dreta global no té la batalla guanyada, ni tan sols als Estats Units»
La professora de Ciències Polítiques de la Universitat de Xicago visita la UB i explica com es viu en carn pròpia la pressió de Donald Trump contra les ciutats nord-americanes: "La societat civil està...
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October 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
«L'extrema dreta global no té la batalla guanyada, ni tan sols als Estats Units» | Nació naciodigital.cat/internaciona...
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We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions.
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu
October 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions.
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...
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Quan una eminència de la ciència política americana moderadíssima diu “El retrocés democràtic està molt lligat al trencament de la identificació entre l’esquerra i la classe treballadora” alguna cosa està canviant
Entrevisto Susan Stokes a @nuvolpuntcom.bsky.social
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
Entrevisto Susan Stokes a @nuvolpuntcom.bsky.social
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
«Han desaparegut els representants polítics pobres o d'orígens humils»
La professora de la Universitat de Chicago ha estudiat les causes del retrocés democràtic global
www.nuvol.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Quan una eminència de la ciència política americana moderadíssima diu “El retrocés democràtic està molt lligat al trencament de la identificació entre l’esquerra i la classe treballadora” alguna cosa està canviant
Entrevisto Susan Stokes a @nuvolpuntcom.bsky.social
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
Entrevisto Susan Stokes a @nuvolpuntcom.bsky.social
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
Today we are very happy to have @dominic-rohner.bsky.social (Geneva) giving an IPERG Seminar.
Usual time: 2.30pm. Room 1038
Everyone is welcomed!
@ubeconomics.bsky.social @cpoliticaub.bsky.social @ubmipe.bsky.social @econhistub.bsky.social @economiaempresaub.bsky.social @ub.edu
Usual time: 2.30pm. Room 1038
Everyone is welcomed!
@ubeconomics.bsky.social @cpoliticaub.bsky.social @ubmipe.bsky.social @econhistub.bsky.social @economiaempresaub.bsky.social @ub.edu
Today's #seminar: 'Who wins wars'
🗣️@dominic-rohner.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social
⏰14:30 CEST
📍Room 1038, 690 Building
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/ebgpvlvkgm
🗃️ IPERG seminar
🗣️@dominic-rohner.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social
⏰14:30 CEST
📍Room 1038, 690 Building
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/ebgpvlvkgm
🗃️ IPERG seminar
October 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Today we are very happy to have @dominic-rohner.bsky.social (Geneva) giving an IPERG Seminar.
Usual time: 2.30pm. Room 1038
Everyone is welcomed!
@ubeconomics.bsky.social @cpoliticaub.bsky.social @ubmipe.bsky.social @econhistub.bsky.social @economiaempresaub.bsky.social @ub.edu
Usual time: 2.30pm. Room 1038
Everyone is welcomed!
@ubeconomics.bsky.social @cpoliticaub.bsky.social @ubmipe.bsky.social @econhistub.bsky.social @economiaempresaub.bsky.social @ub.edu
Entrevista d'en @joanburdeus.bsky.social a la Susan Stokes, que la setmana passada ens va visitar a la UB per donar el tret de sortida a l'IPERC.
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
«Han desaparegut els representants polítics pobres o d'orígens humils»
La professora de la Universitat de Chicago ha estudiat les causes del retrocés democràtic global
www.nuvol.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Entrevista d'en @joanburdeus.bsky.social a la Susan Stokes, que la setmana passada ens va visitar a la UB per donar el tret de sortida a l'IPERC.
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
www.nuvol.com/llibres/assa...
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🗓️ Save the date! The 8th Catalan Political Behaviour and Public Opinion Conference will take place on 6 November at @ibei.org & @politiquesupf.bsky.social @upf.edu
There will be a fantastic line up of papers, so if you are around, come join us sites.google.com/view/jcpop/
There will be a fantastic line up of papers, so if you are around, come join us sites.google.com/view/jcpop/
JCPOP25
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October 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
🗓️ Save the date! The 8th Catalan Political Behaviour and Public Opinion Conference will take place on 6 November at @ibei.org & @politiquesupf.bsky.social @upf.edu
There will be a fantastic line up of papers, so if you are around, come join us sites.google.com/view/jcpop/
There will be a fantastic line up of papers, so if you are around, come join us sites.google.com/view/jcpop/
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#RecercaUB | 📈 La #UniBarcelona inaugura a Economia i Empresa el Centre de Recerca en Institucions, Política i Economia (IPERC).
➡️ En la taula rodona inaugural hi van participar Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli i @cboix.bsky.social, nou director del centre.
web.ub.edu/web/actualit...
➡️ En la taula rodona inaugural hi van participar Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli i @cboix.bsky.social, nou director del centre.
web.ub.edu/web/actualit...
October 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#RecercaUB | 📈 La #UniBarcelona inaugura a Economia i Empresa el Centre de Recerca en Institucions, Política i Economia (IPERC).
➡️ En la taula rodona inaugural hi van participar Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli i @cboix.bsky.social, nou director del centre.
web.ub.edu/web/actualit...
➡️ En la taula rodona inaugural hi van participar Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli i @cboix.bsky.social, nou director del centre.
web.ub.edu/web/actualit...
En @rogermas.bsky.social cantant ahir al festival @2tersos.bsky.social de Mataró.
October 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
En @rogermas.bsky.social cantant ahir al festival @2tersos.bsky.social de Mataró.
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Why do rustbelts vote radical right? Studying the German Ruhr area, @nilsblossey.bsky.social, @lstoetze.bsky.social and I show: it’s not just about deindustrialization, but also about the original industrialization. Where coal is buried deeper and mining started later, the AfD is stronger today 1/12
October 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Why do rustbelts vote radical right? Studying the German Ruhr area, @nilsblossey.bsky.social, @lstoetze.bsky.social and I show: it’s not just about deindustrialization, but also about the original industrialization. Where coal is buried deeper and mining started later, the AfD is stronger today 1/12
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Recently accepted by #QJE, “Digital Distractions with Peer Influence: The Impact of Mobile App Usage on Academic and Labor Market Outcomes,” by Barwick, Chen, Fu, and Li: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
Digital Distractions with Peer Influence: The Impact of Mobile App Usage on Academic and Labor Market Outcomes*
Abstract. Concerns about excessive mobile phone use among youth are mounting. We present estimates of both behavioral and contextual peer effects, along wi
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October 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Recently accepted by #QJE, “Digital Distractions with Peer Influence: The Impact of Mobile App Usage on Academic and Labor Market Outcomes,” by Barwick, Chen, Fu, and Li: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
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Inspiring roundtable today marking the public debut of the Institutions and Political Economy Research Centre at @ubeconomics.bsky.social, with Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli and @cboix.bsky.social Thanks to @cescamat.bsky.social and @alfonsoherranz.bsky.social for making it happen!
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Inspiring roundtable today marking the public debut of the Institutions and Political Economy Research Centre at @ubeconomics.bsky.social, with Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli and @cboix.bsky.social Thanks to @cescamat.bsky.social and @alfonsoherranz.bsky.social for making it happen!
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📢 Don't miss the roundtable organized by IPERC “The Current State of Democracies: Challenges and Future Paths”.
🗓️ October 16, 12:00
📍 Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🗣️ Susan Stokes (University of Chicago), Massimo Morelli (Università Bocconi) and @cboix.bsky.social (@princeton.edu and @ub.edu) 🧵👇🏼
🗓️ October 16, 12:00
📍 Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🗣️ Susan Stokes (University of Chicago), Massimo Morelli (Università Bocconi) and @cboix.bsky.social (@princeton.edu and @ub.edu) 🧵👇🏼
October 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📢 Don't miss the roundtable organized by IPERC “The Current State of Democracies: Challenges and Future Paths”.
🗓️ October 16, 12:00
📍 Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🗣️ Susan Stokes (University of Chicago), Massimo Morelli (Università Bocconi) and @cboix.bsky.social (@princeton.edu and @ub.edu) 🧵👇🏼
🗓️ October 16, 12:00
📍 Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🗣️ Susan Stokes (University of Chicago), Massimo Morelli (Università Bocconi) and @cboix.bsky.social (@princeton.edu and @ub.edu) 🧵👇🏼
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Today's #seminar: 'Roundtable on the State of Democracies Today: Challenges and Paths Forward'
🗣️Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli and Carles Boix
⏰12:00 CEST
📍Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/pnmtjneeng
🗃️ IPERG seminar
🗣️Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli and Carles Boix
⏰12:00 CEST
📍Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/pnmtjneeng
🗃️ IPERG seminar
October 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today's #seminar: 'Roundtable on the State of Democracies Today: Challenges and Paths Forward'
🗣️Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli and Carles Boix
⏰12:00 CEST
📍Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/pnmtjneeng
🗃️ IPERG seminar
🗣️Susan Stokes, Massimo Morelli and Carles Boix
⏰12:00 CEST
📍Sala d'Actes, 690 Building
🔗https://f.mtr.cool/pnmtjneeng
🗃️ IPERG seminar