Manuel Santos Silva
@m-santos-silva.bsky.social
Junior Prof. Economics of Latin America @ Freie Universität Berlin
https://www.lai.fu-berlin.de/en/homepages/Santos-Silva/index.html
https://www.lai.fu-berlin.de/en/homepages/Santos-Silva/index.html
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I talked to @cnn.com about a great achievement for Brazilian democracy, as Jair Bolsonaro starts serving his sentence for trying to overturn an election. www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/a...
Bolsonaro tested Brazil’s democracy. Its Supreme Court stepped in | CNN
Brazilian democracy has spent the past three years in a near-permanent state of tension – a full-body clench against an ex-president who refused to accept defeat. On Saturday morning, those muscles ti...
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I talked to @cnn.com about a great achievement for Brazilian democracy, as Jair Bolsonaro starts serving his sentence for trying to overturn an election. www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/a...
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Happy to share that our research brief on housing space inequality in Germany will soon be published by the Progressive Politics Research Network!
This work, a collaboration with @sebastiankohl.bsky.social and @simonvoss.bsky.social , digs into who has access to space and how policy can address it.
This work, a collaboration with @sebastiankohl.bsky.social and @simonvoss.bsky.social , digs into who has access to space and how policy can address it.
Next week, with the Progressive Politics Research Network, we are going to publish 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. While housing has become a huge grievance across Europe, it is often absent from progressive parties‘ agendas. Our group of experts discusses different aspects of this
November 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happy to share that our research brief on housing space inequality in Germany will soon be published by the Progressive Politics Research Network!
This work, a collaboration with @sebastiankohl.bsky.social and @simonvoss.bsky.social , digs into who has access to space and how policy can address it.
This work, a collaboration with @sebastiankohl.bsky.social and @simonvoss.bsky.social , digs into who has access to space and how policy can address it.
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📢 Call for Applications: 2026 PhD Program
Opportunities across four different PhD tracks:
🔹 PhD in Economics
🔹 PhD in Accounting
🔹 PhD in Finance
🔹 PhD in Management
❗ Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
More information👇
berlinschoolofeconomics.de/phd-program/...
#phdcallforapplications
Opportunities across four different PhD tracks:
🔹 PhD in Economics
🔹 PhD in Accounting
🔹 PhD in Finance
🔹 PhD in Management
❗ Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
More information👇
berlinschoolofeconomics.de/phd-program/...
#phdcallforapplications
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
📢 Call for Applications: 2026 PhD Program
Opportunities across four different PhD tracks:
🔹 PhD in Economics
🔹 PhD in Accounting
🔹 PhD in Finance
🔹 PhD in Management
❗ Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
More information👇
berlinschoolofeconomics.de/phd-program/...
#phdcallforapplications
Opportunities across four different PhD tracks:
🔹 PhD in Economics
🔹 PhD in Accounting
🔹 PhD in Finance
🔹 PhD in Management
❗ Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
More information👇
berlinschoolofeconomics.de/phd-program/...
#phdcallforapplications
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🎉 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new tenure-track Assistant Professor @philippbach.bsky.social at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social
In his talk, Philipp gave an inspiring overview of his work in the field of #CausalMachineLearning: method development, software tools, and applications.
In his talk, Philipp gave an inspiring overview of his work in the field of #CausalMachineLearning: method development, software tools, and applications.
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🎉 Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new tenure-track Assistant Professor @philippbach.bsky.social at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social
In his talk, Philipp gave an inspiring overview of his work in the field of #CausalMachineLearning: method development, software tools, and applications.
In his talk, Philipp gave an inspiring overview of his work in the field of #CausalMachineLearning: method development, software tools, and applications.
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The new semester is here, and so is the Research Seminar in Economics! 🎉
Every Thursday, a guest speaker will share their latest research on various topics. We are starting tomorrow with Oleg Nivievskyi; he will talk about his research on „Impact of Tax Incentives on Industry Performance and Growth“
Every Thursday, a guest speaker will share their latest research on various topics. We are starting tomorrow with Oleg Nivievskyi; he will talk about his research on „Impact of Tax Incentives on Industry Performance and Growth“
October 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The new semester is here, and so is the Research Seminar in Economics! 🎉
Every Thursday, a guest speaker will share their latest research on various topics. We are starting tomorrow with Oleg Nivievskyi; he will talk about his research on „Impact of Tax Incentives on Industry Performance and Growth“
Every Thursday, a guest speaker will share their latest research on various topics. We are starting tomorrow with Oleg Nivievskyi; he will talk about his research on „Impact of Tax Incentives on Industry Performance and Growth“
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I really enjoyed joining the "Our Long Walk" podcast to discuss my research on migration in Africa and its role in structural transformation and development — among other migration & development topics.
Plus, an AI-generated music of my research findings! 😊
open.spotify.com/episode/4jOb...
Plus, an AI-generated music of my research findings! 😊
open.spotify.com/episode/4jOb...
What returns when talent leaves? with economist Catia Batista
open.spotify.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I really enjoyed joining the "Our Long Walk" podcast to discuss my research on migration in Africa and its role in structural transformation and development — among other migration & development topics.
Plus, an AI-generated music of my research findings! 😊
open.spotify.com/episode/4jOb...
Plus, an AI-generated music of my research findings! 😊
open.spotify.com/episode/4jOb...
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My opinion about the historic verdict coming out of Brazil, with @stevelevitsky.bsky.social, is in the @nytimes.com today.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/o...
Opinion | Brazil Just Succeeded Where the U.S. Failed
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
My opinion about the historic verdict coming out of Brazil, with @stevelevitsky.bsky.social, is in the @nytimes.com today.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/o...
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I continue to be struck by the degree of heterogeneity in development economics courses!
This is from coding "over 200 courses in 56 developing countries and the United States." documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/6...
from @dmckenzie.bsky.social & Paffhausen
This is from coding "over 200 courses in 56 developing countries and the United States." documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/6...
from @dmckenzie.bsky.social & Paffhausen
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I continue to be struck by the degree of heterogeneity in development economics courses!
This is from coding "over 200 courses in 56 developing countries and the United States." documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/6...
from @dmckenzie.bsky.social & Paffhausen
This is from coding "over 200 courses in 56 developing countries and the United States." documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/6...
from @dmckenzie.bsky.social & Paffhausen
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Together with @lennartkaplan.bsky.social, we are looking for a student assistant to support our @3dseminar.bsky.social. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with influential researchers and practitioners working in the field of development from around the globe. See below for more details.
Dear students,
We are currently advertizing an interesting student assistant position.
If you are a pro-active communicator and are interested in the exchange between development research and practice, please consider applying for this position. More info on the 3D seminar: www.3dseminar.net
We are currently advertizing an interesting student assistant position.
If you are a pro-active communicator and are interested in the exchange between development research and practice, please consider applying for this position. More info on the 3D seminar: www.3dseminar.net
August 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Together with @lennartkaplan.bsky.social, we are looking for a student assistant to support our @3dseminar.bsky.social. This is a great opportunity to get in touch with influential researchers and practitioners working in the field of development from around the globe. See below for more details.
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Replication Games @i4replication.bsky.social coming to Berlin! @janmarcus.de Register here. www.surveymonkey.ca/r/I4R_Replic...
July 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Replication Games @i4replication.bsky.social coming to Berlin! @janmarcus.de Register here. www.surveymonkey.ca/r/I4R_Replic...
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🦇😢
Throwback 1970:
Am 26. Juni tritt die noch nicht so berühmte Heavy-Metal-Band #BlackSabbath mit ihrem Frontmann Ozzy Osbourne im ausverkauften Audimax im Henry-Ford-Bau auf. Anschließend tun sie das, wofür Rockbands gefürchtet waren: Sie verwüsten ihre Garderobe. #RIPOzzy
tinyurl.com/25a9qw5g
Throwback 1970:
Am 26. Juni tritt die noch nicht so berühmte Heavy-Metal-Band #BlackSabbath mit ihrem Frontmann Ozzy Osbourne im ausverkauften Audimax im Henry-Ford-Bau auf. Anschließend tun sie das, wofür Rockbands gefürchtet waren: Sie verwüsten ihre Garderobe. #RIPOzzy
tinyurl.com/25a9qw5g
July 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🦇😢
Throwback 1970:
Am 26. Juni tritt die noch nicht so berühmte Heavy-Metal-Band #BlackSabbath mit ihrem Frontmann Ozzy Osbourne im ausverkauften Audimax im Henry-Ford-Bau auf. Anschließend tun sie das, wofür Rockbands gefürchtet waren: Sie verwüsten ihre Garderobe. #RIPOzzy
tinyurl.com/25a9qw5g
Throwback 1970:
Am 26. Juni tritt die noch nicht so berühmte Heavy-Metal-Band #BlackSabbath mit ihrem Frontmann Ozzy Osbourne im ausverkauften Audimax im Henry-Ford-Bau auf. Anschließend tun sie das, wofür Rockbands gefürchtet waren: Sie verwüsten ihre Garderobe. #RIPOzzy
tinyurl.com/25a9qw5g
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Deadline July 21st! www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet...
July 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Deadline July 21st! www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet...
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Excited to welcome @zohalhessami.bsky.social from @ruhr-uni-bochum.de this thursday for a talk on migrant integration in our Research Seminar in Economics at @fu-berlin-vwl.bsky.social - happening at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social !
#EconSky #EconConf
#Migration #Integration
#EconSky #EconConf
#Migration #Integration
🗓️ Thursday, June 5:
We are very happy to welcome @zohalhessami.bsky.social at the Research Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . She will present her work on „The (Ir)Relevance of Institutional Proliferation: Evidence from Foreigners’ Advisory Councils“
#EconFUBerlin #RseFUBerlin
We are very happy to welcome @zohalhessami.bsky.social at the Research Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . She will present her work on „The (Ir)Relevance of Institutional Proliferation: Evidence from Foreigners’ Advisory Councils“
#EconFUBerlin #RseFUBerlin
June 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Excited to welcome @zohalhessami.bsky.social from @ruhr-uni-bochum.de this thursday for a talk on migrant integration in our Research Seminar in Economics at @fu-berlin-vwl.bsky.social - happening at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social !
#EconSky #EconConf
#Migration #Integration
#EconSky #EconConf
#Migration #Integration
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Recently accepted by #QJE, “Bargaining for Women: How Unions Can Create Female-Friendly Jobs,” by Corradini, Lagos, and Sharma: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
Collective Bargaining for Women: How Unions Can Create Female-Friendly Jobs*
Abstract. We study the role of unions in improving workplaces for women. Starting in 2015, Brazil’s largest trade union federation made women central to it
doi.org
June 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Recently accepted by #QJE, “Bargaining for Women: How Unions Can Create Female-Friendly Jobs,” by Corradini, Lagos, and Sharma: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
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🗓️ Thursday, June 12:
We are very happy to have Andrés César at the Reasearch Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „Vietnam’s Industrial Automation: Drivers and Impacts on the Labor Market“
#EconFUBerlin #RseFUBerlin
We are very happy to have Andrés César at the Reasearch Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „Vietnam’s Industrial Automation: Drivers and Impacts on the Labor Market“
#EconFUBerlin #RseFUBerlin
June 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🗓️ Thursday, June 12:
We are very happy to have Andrés César at the Reasearch Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „Vietnam’s Industrial Automation: Drivers and Impacts on the Labor Market“
#EconFUBerlin #RseFUBerlin
We are very happy to have Andrés César at the Reasearch Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „Vietnam’s Industrial Automation: Drivers and Impacts on the Labor Market“
#EconFUBerlin #RseFUBerlin
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South Korea gender divide update 😲
Young men lean right by 50 points
(74% conservative vs 24% centre-left)
Young women lean left by 22 points
(58% centre-left vs 36% cons)
Young men lean right by 50 points
(74% conservative vs 24% centre-left)
Young women lean left by 22 points
(58% centre-left vs 36% cons)
June 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
South Korea gender divide update 😲
Young men lean right by 50 points
(74% conservative vs 24% centre-left)
Young women lean left by 22 points
(58% centre-left vs 36% cons)
Young men lean right by 50 points
(74% conservative vs 24% centre-left)
Young women lean left by 22 points
(58% centre-left vs 36% cons)
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SUBMIT YOUR PAPER NOW: #Göttingen Workshop on #Ibero-American Development on September 24&25. Keynote speaker is @anamibanez.bsky.social, Vice President IDB.👉https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/events/659948.html. @unigoettingen.bsky.social @m-santos-silva.bsky.social #EconTwitter#MWKNiedersachsen
May 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
SUBMIT YOUR PAPER NOW: #Göttingen Workshop on #Ibero-American Development on September 24&25. Keynote speaker is @anamibanez.bsky.social, Vice President IDB.👉https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/events/659948.html. @unigoettingen.bsky.social @m-santos-silva.bsky.social #EconTwitter#MWKNiedersachsen
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New paper out in @science.org!
“Brain drain” or “brain gain”?
Effects of high-skilled international emigration on origin countries
doi.org/10.1126/scie...
“Brain drain” or “brain gain”?
Effects of high-skilled international emigration on origin countries
doi.org/10.1126/scie...
May 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New paper out in @science.org!
“Brain drain” or “brain gain”?
Effects of high-skilled international emigration on origin countries
doi.org/10.1126/scie...
“Brain drain” or “brain gain”?
Effects of high-skilled international emigration on origin countries
doi.org/10.1126/scie...
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📣Glad to share the logo of {geocodebr}, a really fast, scalable and completely free #rstats package to geocode Brazilian addresses 🗺️📍 ipeagit.github.io/geocodebr/
The logo of #geocodebr was created by the talented Gabriela Momberg www.behance.net/mombergabri
The logo of #geocodebr was created by the talented Gabriela Momberg www.behance.net/mombergabri
May 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
📣Glad to share the logo of {geocodebr}, a really fast, scalable and completely free #rstats package to geocode Brazilian addresses 🗺️📍 ipeagit.github.io/geocodebr/
The logo of #geocodebr was created by the talented Gabriela Momberg www.behance.net/mombergabri
The logo of #geocodebr was created by the talented Gabriela Momberg www.behance.net/mombergabri
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👏👏👏 Thank you to all presenters & participants of the „3rd Internal PhD Workshop in Applied Microeconomics“ @fu-berlin-vwl.bsky.social, jointly organized with @steinhardt.bsky.social, @janmarcus.de, @m-santos-silva.bsky.social. So great to learn more about all your projects and see your progress! 🥳
May 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
👏👏👏 Thank you to all presenters & participants of the „3rd Internal PhD Workshop in Applied Microeconomics“ @fu-berlin-vwl.bsky.social, jointly organized with @steinhardt.bsky.social, @janmarcus.de, @m-santos-silva.bsky.social. So great to learn more about all your projects and see your progress! 🥳
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🗓️ Thursday, May 15:
We are very happy to welcome Andreas Ferrara ( @andyferrara.bsky.social ) at the Research Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „The U.S. Civil War’s Impact on Women’s Work and Political Participation “
@bsoeberlin.bsky.social
We are very happy to welcome Andreas Ferrara ( @andyferrara.bsky.social ) at the Research Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „The U.S. Civil War’s Impact on Women’s Work and Political Participation “
@bsoeberlin.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
🗓️ Thursday, May 15:
We are very happy to welcome Andreas Ferrara ( @andyferrara.bsky.social ) at the Research Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „The U.S. Civil War’s Impact on Women’s Work and Political Participation “
@bsoeberlin.bsky.social
We are very happy to welcome Andreas Ferrara ( @andyferrara.bsky.social ) at the Research Seminar in Economics at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social . He will present his work on „The U.S. Civil War’s Impact on Women’s Work and Political Participation “
@bsoeberlin.bsky.social
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New interview on the blog! Claudio Ferraz talks about the importance of understanding local context and political constraints when studying development policies, among other insights into his career research. Read the full interview here: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm... #EconSky
ETRM Interview Series – Claudio Ferraz
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice for young researchers. For this interview, we got t…
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April 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New interview on the blog! Claudio Ferraz talks about the importance of understanding local context and political constraints when studying development policies, among other insights into his career research. Read the full interview here: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm... #EconSky
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👇Have a look at our new working paper with timely insights, especially relevant in light of next month's Polish elections!
1️⃣ ‼️New WP! @zuchowskidavid.bsky.social
& I study what two waves of 🇺🇦 migration did to Polish elections. Spoiler: migrants don’t boost the far right—they shrink it.
Full paper 👉 bit.ly/3Y9HQ2J
#EconSky #UkrainianView #AcademicSky
& I study what two waves of 🇺🇦 migration did to Polish elections. Spoiler: migrants don’t boost the far right—they shrink it.
Full paper 👉 bit.ly/3Y9HQ2J
#EconSky #UkrainianView #AcademicSky
April 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
👇Have a look at our new working paper with timely insights, especially relevant in light of next month's Polish elections!
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Our next speaker is @danzernatalia.bsky.social, introducing work in progress on “Gender Attitudes in Times of Economic Uncertainty”. #LabourWorkshop
March 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our next speaker is @danzernatalia.bsky.social, introducing work in progress on “Gender Attitudes in Times of Economic Uncertainty”. #LabourWorkshop