Dartmouth Economics
@dartmouthecon.bsky.social
The Economics Department at Dartmouth College.
In episode 12 of The Big Green Economics Podcast, Professor Bruce Sacerdote discusses the research that led Dartmouth to reinstate its SAT requirement after the test-optional era.
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Why did Dartmouth bring back the SAT?
In episode 12 of The Big Green Economics Podcast, Dartmouth economist Professor Bruce Sacerdote discusses the research that led Dartmouth to reinstate its SAT requirement after the test-optional era. ...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
In episode 12 of The Big Green Economics Podcast, Professor Bruce Sacerdote discusses the research that led Dartmouth to reinstate its SAT requirement after the test-optional era.
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Prof. Patty Anderson, who studies food insecurity, tells the AP “It really takes organized crime that is either stealing from the EBT cards or creating a lot of fake recipients out of whole cloth before the gain for the fraudster really starts to be worth it.”
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Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear
Accusations of widespread fraud are at the heart of the Trump administration's policies on SNAP. Officials looking at the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from a law enforcement view see it a...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Prof. Patty Anderson, who studies food insecurity, tells the AP “It really takes organized crime that is either stealing from the EBT cards or creating a lot of fake recipients out of whole cloth before the gain for the fraudster really starts to be worth it.”
apnews.com/article/snap...
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Prof Olivetti comments on the new focus of the challenges young men face in American society. “It’s good this is changing, but women’s challenges are far from over. Ideally, we should be thinking about both sets of issues in a balanced way,” Olivetti says. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Scaramucci Turns Bruising Setbacks Into $49 Life Lessons
With a new video course aimed at Gen Z professionals, the Wall Street investor tries on the role of career guru.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Prof Olivetti comments on the new focus of the challenges young men face in American society. “It’s good this is changing, but women’s challenges are far from over. Ideally, we should be thinking about both sets of issues in a balanced way,” Olivetti says. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Prof. Maddie McKelway co-wrote this article in @voxdev.bsky.social with Namrata Kala from MIT: voxdev.org/topic/labour...
The power of persuasion: How communication training helps more women enter the workforce and earn more
Training women in assertive communication in India enabled them to more effectively persuade their husbands to support their participation in the workforce – leading to substantial and sustained incre...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Prof. Maddie McKelway co-wrote this article in @voxdev.bsky.social with Namrata Kala from MIT: voxdev.org/topic/labour...
Prof. Douglas Irwin co-authors this opinion piece arguing that the Supreme Court should rule against the legality of President Trump’s tariffs, rather than deferring to presidential power. www.wsj.com/opinion/trum...
Opinion | Trump’s Blanket Tariffs Are a Bridge Too Far
The case against his use of IEEPA is powerful. The justices shouldn’t defer to presidential power.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Prof. Douglas Irwin co-authors this opinion piece arguing that the Supreme Court should rule against the legality of President Trump’s tariffs, rather than deferring to presidential power. www.wsj.com/opinion/trum...
The Canadians Are Right About Reagan and Free Trade. Prof. Doug Irwin weighs in with this @nytimes.com Op-ed www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | The Canadians Are Right About Reagan and Free Trade
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October 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Canadians Are Right About Reagan and Free Trade. Prof. Doug Irwin weighs in with this @nytimes.com Op-ed www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Prof. Diego Comin's research is cited in this article in the @economist.com www.economist.com/finance-and-...
Can AI make the poor world richer?
It promises a level playing field. So have past technologies
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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Prof. Diego Comin's research is cited in this article in the @economist.com www.economist.com/finance-and-...
Prof. Danny Blanchflower is cited regarding his research that found profound job dissatisfaction among the youngest workers in the labor pool. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/24/b...
The Great Resignation is ancient history. Welcome to the era of ‘job-hugging.’ - The Boston Globe
Amid a wobbly economy, cutbacks from President Trump, and the threat of AI, those who have jobs are holding onto them for dear life.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Prof. Danny Blanchflower is cited regarding his research that found profound job dissatisfaction among the youngest workers in the labor pool. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/24/b...
William Fischel, Professor of Economics and Robert C. 1925 and Hilda Hardy Professor of Legal Studies, Emeritus to Receive 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize. law.wm.edu/news/stories...
William Fischel to Receive 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize
Renowned scholar William A. Fischel has been named recipient of the 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize and will be honored during William & Mary Law School’s 22nd annual Brigham-Kanner Property...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
William Fischel, Professor of Economics and Robert C. 1925 and Hilda Hardy Professor of Legal Studies, Emeritus to Receive 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize. law.wm.edu/news/stories...
William Fischel, Professor of Economics and Robert C. 1925 and Hilda Hardy Professor of Legal Studies, Emeritus to Receive 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize. law.wm.edu/news/stories...
William Fischel to Receive 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize
Renowned scholar William A. Fischel has been named recipient of the 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize and will be honored during William & Mary Law School’s 22nd annual Brigham-Kanner Property...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
William Fischel, Professor of Economics and Robert C. 1925 and Hilda Hardy Professor of Legal Studies, Emeritus to Receive 2025 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize. law.wm.edu/news/stories...
Kavya Nivarthy ’25 has been awarded the Jonathan B. Rintels Prize for the best honors thesis in the Social Sciences for the Class of 2025. economics.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/10...
October 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Kavya Nivarthy ’25 has been awarded the Jonathan B. Rintels Prize for the best honors thesis in the Social Sciences for the Class of 2025. economics.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/10...
Prof. Andrew Samwick published this article, "The Insurance Value of Financial Aid" with co-authors Kristy Fan '17 and Tyler Fisher '17, both former students. direct.mit.edu/edfp/article...
The Insurance Value of Financial Aid
Abstract. Prior studies of means-testing in college financial aid formulas have analyzed the disincentives to save attributable to the inclusion of assets in the formulas. Such disincentives are only ...
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October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Prof. Andrew Samwick published this article, "The Insurance Value of Financial Aid" with co-authors Kristy Fan '17 and Tyler Fisher '17, both former students. direct.mit.edu/edfp/article...
Older adults often experience loneliness and mental health struggles. Could phone-based therapy or cash help? A new study by @MaddieMcKelway, Abhijit Banerjee, & co-authors tests both in Tamil Nadu 👉 www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/p... #Aging #CBT
Providing Therapy and Cash Transfers to Improve Older Adult Mental Health in India | The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Researchers evaluated the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cash transfers on functional impairment (or difficulty performing daily tasks), depression, and food security among adults 55...
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September 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Older adults often experience loneliness and mental health struggles. Could phone-based therapy or cash help? A new study by @MaddieMcKelway, Abhijit Banerjee, & co-authors tests both in Tamil Nadu 👉 www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/p... #Aging #CBT