Anne T. Byrne
@econanne.bsky.social
Assistant Teaching Professor at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy | Food banks, food markets, and food security | PhD from Cornell, MS from Colorado State | Ithaca-based | Opinions are my own
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Anne T. Byrne
@econanne.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Everyone needs a hobby, right?
My new hobby is collecting antique and vintage grocery ads. Can you guess the year?
My new hobby is collecting antique and vintage grocery ads. Can you guess the year?
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Please give me examples of great papers using the IPUMS-DHS data to inspire my MSc students! (Also any tips for working with these data as an instructor…)
December 19, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Please give me examples of great papers using the IPUMS-DHS data to inspire my MSc students! (Also any tips for working with these data as an instructor…)
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Every year, my grad students take some part of their research and describe it for non-academic audiences. It's often the useful insight that isn't yet a full-blown research paper. I take them, edit, and share them with the world over the holidays on @farmdocdaily.
How Financial Liquidity Helps Farms Perform in Tough Times - farmdoc daily
Francesco Franciosi and Joe Janzen - Joe Janzen - After a period of high crop prices, US corn and soybean farmers now face challenging economic conditions. This study of Illinois grain farms offers…
farmdocdaily.illinois.edu
December 24, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Every year, my grad students take some part of their research and describe it for non-academic audiences. It's often the useful insight that isn't yet a full-blown research paper. I take them, edit, and share them with the world over the holidays on @farmdocdaily.
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Some sad literary news on my feed today (Ligeia Magazine and Akin Akinwumi closing up shop) but in happier news my friend Gina Nutt in Ithaca just launched a new small press and literary magazine. Welcome to the world, Terrazzo Editions!
Terrazzo Editions
An independent publisher founded by Gina Nutt. We're making a mosaic.
www.terrazzoeditions.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Some sad literary news on my feed today (Ligeia Magazine and Akin Akinwumi closing up shop) but in happier news my friend Gina Nutt in Ithaca just launched a new small press and literary magazine. Welcome to the world, Terrazzo Editions!
The evening tradition at my brother’s Thanksgiving is gathering round the TV and taking turns picking music videos. I just got to introduce my 4 year old niece to OK Go videos. What a great time.
November 29, 2024 at 2:22 AM
The evening tradition at my brother’s Thanksgiving is gathering round the TV and taking turns picking music videos. I just got to introduce my 4 year old niece to OK Go videos. What a great time.
From ERS Charts of Note:
(Happy Thanksgiving!)
(Happy Thanksgiving!)
November 28, 2024 at 1:25 PM
From ERS Charts of Note:
(Happy Thanksgiving!)
(Happy Thanksgiving!)
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Okay, intro time! I'm Riley. 👋
I'm an assistant professor in the econ 📈📉 department at Miami University (yes, yes, that one in Ohio).
I research the economics of education, especially higher ed. I also like teaching & thinking about how we educate the next generation of economists!
I'm an assistant professor in the econ 📈📉 department at Miami University (yes, yes, that one in Ohio).
I research the economics of education, especially higher ed. I also like teaching & thinking about how we educate the next generation of economists!
September 21, 2023 at 3:08 PM
Okay, intro time! I'm Riley. 👋
I'm an assistant professor in the econ 📈📉 department at Miami University (yes, yes, that one in Ohio).
I research the economics of education, especially higher ed. I also like teaching & thinking about how we educate the next generation of economists!
I'm an assistant professor in the econ 📈📉 department at Miami University (yes, yes, that one in Ohio).
I research the economics of education, especially higher ed. I also like teaching & thinking about how we educate the next generation of economists!
My dad called me three times and left two voicemails in the span of six hours. The emergency? He was planning the pie portfolio for Thursday and wanted to make sure my vote got counted. 🥧
November 25, 2024 at 1:55 AM
My dad called me three times and left two voicemails in the span of six hours. The emergency? He was planning the pie portfolio for Thursday and wanted to make sure my vote got counted. 🥧
Trying to convince my spouse that economists have a word for the phenomenon “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and that word is “garbitrage.”
November 22, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Trying to convince my spouse that economists have a word for the phenomenon “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and that word is “garbitrage.”
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Quick econ tip: here's a list of over 100 economics conferences: docs.google.com/spreadsheets.... Curated by @anne-m-burton.bsky.social and @bartonwillage.com.
Economics Conferences (Compiled by Anne M. Burton and Barton Willage)
docs.google.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Quick econ tip: here's a list of over 100 economics conferences: docs.google.com/spreadsheets.... Curated by @anne-m-burton.bsky.social and @bartonwillage.com.
From ERS Charts of Note:
U.S. farm establishments received 15.9 cents per dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2023 as compensation for farm commodity production.
U.S. farm establishments received 15.9 cents per dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2023 as compensation for farm commodity production.
November 18, 2024 at 10:17 PM
From ERS Charts of Note:
U.S. farm establishments received 15.9 cents per dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2023 as compensation for farm commodity production.
U.S. farm establishments received 15.9 cents per dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2023 as compensation for farm commodity production.
From ERS Charts of Note: As income increases, the share of income spent on food falls.
(I think about this chart a lot.)
(I think about this chart a lot.)
November 15, 2024 at 11:49 PM
From ERS Charts of Note: As income increases, the share of income spent on food falls.
(I think about this chart a lot.)
(I think about this chart a lot.)
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Important chart. Food expenditures as a % of disposable income did go up in the US between 2020-2023, although it was still lower in 2023 than in the 1980s.
November 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Important chart. Food expenditures as a % of disposable income did go up in the US between 2020-2023, although it was still lower in 2023 than in the 1980s.
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Bumping this once again if people need to be added.
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Hey #econsky folks,there's the beginnings of a starter pack for Agricultural Economics from @pablohutch.bsky.social. DM him if you'd like to be added, and check out this fun group:
go.bsky.app/LWvcnN8
go.bsky.app/LWvcnN8
November 15, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Bumping this once again if people need to be added.
Reply to this post, as you can't DM me if I don't follow you already.
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From ERS Charts of Note:
U.S. consumers spent 11.2 percent of disposable personal income on food in 2023. See historic trends in food expenditures here:
U.S. consumers spent 11.2 percent of disposable personal income on food in 2023. See historic trends in food expenditures here:
November 15, 2024 at 10:55 PM
From ERS Charts of Note:
U.S. consumers spent 11.2 percent of disposable personal income on food in 2023. See historic trends in food expenditures here:
U.S. consumers spent 11.2 percent of disposable personal income on food in 2023. See historic trends in food expenditures here:
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Prof. Katherine Michelmore of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy wins the 2024 David N. Kershaw Award & Prize! We discussed expanding tax credits to benefit family well-being: www.mathematica.org/blogs/kersha... #EconSky
November 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Prof. Katherine Michelmore of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy wins the 2024 David N. Kershaw Award & Prize! We discussed expanding tax credits to benefit family well-being: www.mathematica.org/blogs/kersha... #EconSky
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J-PAL will host a space for early-career researchers to receive feedback on the design and data collection for randomized evaluations of early childhood development programs in LAC December 13. Proposals due November 15. www.povertyactionlab.org/event/j-pal-... #EconSky
J-PAL LAC Early Work Seminars 2nd Edition: Early Childhood Development Programs
J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean's second edition of the Early Work Seminars is dedicated to supporting the research of scholars working on randomized impact evaluations in the region. Scholars w...
click.email.povertyactionlab.org
November 12, 2024 at 11:30 PM
J-PAL will host a space for early-career researchers to receive feedback on the design and data collection for randomized evaluations of early childhood development programs in LAC December 13. Proposals due November 15. www.povertyactionlab.org/event/j-pal-... #EconSky
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I’m here. I think about cheese a lot. Oh, also economics.
November 12, 2024 at 10:23 PM
I’m here. I think about cheese a lot. Oh, also economics.
Who knows of small grants that are suitable for graduate students? It’s time to update my list!
November 13, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Who knows of small grants that are suitable for graduate students? It’s time to update my list!
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I'm coming to you with this request: please put your website in your bio. Thank you for your attention.
November 12, 2024 at 11:36 AM
I'm coming to you with this request: please put your website in your bio. Thank you for your attention.
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I have new fiction up at @minorlits.bsky.social. Sketches of three 19th-century Americans: Sylvester Graham, Philip Hone, and Asenath Nicholson. Enjoy!
March 7, 2024 at 12:56 PM
I have new fiction up at @minorlits.bsky.social. Sketches of three 19th-century Americans: Sylvester Graham, Philip Hone, and Asenath Nicholson. Enjoy!
Sarah always did have the best nature pics.
November 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Sarah always did have the best nature pics.
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We are thrilled to curate a Special Issue on “Field Experiments to Reduce Inequality” in the European Economic Review!
Guest editors: @lergetporer.bsky.social @michelebelot.bsky.social @henninghermes.com @fpeter.bsky.social & @simonwiederhold.bsky.social
Details: tinyurl.com/38hzxdte
#EconSky
Guest editors: @lergetporer.bsky.social @michelebelot.bsky.social @henninghermes.com @fpeter.bsky.social & @simonwiederhold.bsky.social
Details: tinyurl.com/38hzxdte
#EconSky
January 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM
We are thrilled to curate a Special Issue on “Field Experiments to Reduce Inequality” in the European Economic Review!
Guest editors: @lergetporer.bsky.social @michelebelot.bsky.social @henninghermes.com @fpeter.bsky.social & @simonwiederhold.bsky.social
Details: tinyurl.com/38hzxdte
#EconSky
Guest editors: @lergetporer.bsky.social @michelebelot.bsky.social @henninghermes.com @fpeter.bsky.social & @simonwiederhold.bsky.social
Details: tinyurl.com/38hzxdte
#EconSky
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Lots of new people on Bluesky! Below you'll find lists/starter packs of active posters on this platform in
- general economics
- environmental & energy economics
- urban economics & econ geography
1/ general economics
- general economics
- environmental & energy economics
- urban economics & econ geography
1/ general economics
I added dozens of active poasters to this Starter Pack of individual accounts bcz Bluesky raised the pack limit from 50 to 150, including
@arindube.bsky.social
@benzipperer.org
@belindaarch.bsky.social
@leightjessica.bsky.social.
If you haven't checked it lately, refresh.
go.bsky.app/DxFZBfc
@arindube.bsky.social
@benzipperer.org
@belindaarch.bsky.social
@leightjessica.bsky.social.
If you haven't checked it lately, refresh.
go.bsky.app/DxFZBfc
November 10, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Lots of new people on Bluesky! Below you'll find lists/starter packs of active posters on this platform in
- general economics
- environmental & energy economics
- urban economics & econ geography
1/ general economics
- general economics
- environmental & energy economics
- urban economics & econ geography
1/ general economics
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1877 Great Western Champagne advertisement. "A true Champagne, fermented in the bottle. Pure, cheap, and wholesome." The Pleasant Valley Wine Company (est 1860), also known as the Great Western Winery, still exists today and operates in Hammondsport, New York.
November 10, 2024 at 12:05 AM
1877 Great Western Champagne advertisement. "A true Champagne, fermented in the bottle. Pure, cheap, and wholesome." The Pleasant Valley Wine Company (est 1860), also known as the Great Western Winery, still exists today and operates in Hammondsport, New York.