Matthias Doepke
@mdoepke.bsky.social
Family economics and macroeconomics at the London School of Economics. Coauthor of "Love, Money, and Parenting" http://bit.ly/lovemoneyparenting
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Matthias Doepke
@mdoepke.bsky.social
· Apr 23
30 years after arriving in the US, I just resigned from Northwestern and we sold our house.
We are an American family, I became a citizen in 2014, and until recently did not expect to ever leave. But now, this no longer feels like the right place to raise a family and pursue a research career.
We are an American family, I became a citizen in 2014, and until recently did not expect to ever leave. But now, this no longer feels like the right place to raise a family and pursue a research career.
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CFM Director Ricardo Reis congratulates LSE academic Philippe Aghion, at LSE Dept. of Economics breakfast reception, for jointly winning the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt
October 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
CFM Director Ricardo Reis congratulates LSE academic Philippe Aghion, at LSE Dept. of Economics breakfast reception, for jointly winning the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt
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What does a Nobel Prize on ‘innovation-driven economic growth’ actually reward?
A historian’s perspective on how to deal with the Nobel frenzy
beatricecherrier.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/w...
A historian’s perspective on how to deal with the Nobel frenzy
beatricecherrier.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/w...
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
What does a Nobel Prize on ‘innovation-driven economic growth’ actually reward?
A historian’s perspective on how to deal with the Nobel frenzy
beatricecherrier.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/w...
A historian’s perspective on how to deal with the Nobel frenzy
beatricecherrier.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/w...
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"Bob Fogel said to me once: For economics to work without economic history is like an evolutionary biologist without paleontology. You just miss 99.5% of all the species that ever walked on this earth." Joel Mokyr www.youtube.com/live/__0sGvj...
LIVE: Nobel Prize in economics winner Joel Mokyr speaks
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"Bob Fogel said to me once: For economics to work without economic history is like an evolutionary biologist without paleontology. You just miss 99.5% of all the species that ever walked on this earth." Joel Mokyr www.youtube.com/live/__0sGvj...
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„The decline was most pronounced among first-year graduate students. Illinois Urbana-Champaign has seen a 22% drop and Buffalo, 58%.“
Informative article 👇🏼 about 🇺🇸 int‘l students.
🇪🇺 has much freer speech now - so, welcome - it but should be said that silly admission restrictions exist here, too.
Informative article 👇🏼 about 🇺🇸 int‘l students.
🇪🇺 has much freer speech now - so, welcome - it but should be said that silly admission restrictions exist here, too.
In the latest move by U.S. colleges to cope with the disruptive policies of President Donald Trump, DePaul University told faculty it will reduce spending following a 30% decline in international enrollment this fall.
Fewer foreign students and fewer dollars make U.S. colleges feel the pinch
Dozens of schools in the U.S. have announced budget cuts in response to Trump administration policies that are upending higher education.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM
„The decline was most pronounced among first-year graduate students. Illinois Urbana-Champaign has seen a 22% drop and Buffalo, 58%.“
Informative article 👇🏼 about 🇺🇸 int‘l students.
🇪🇺 has much freer speech now - so, welcome - it but should be said that silly admission restrictions exist here, too.
Informative article 👇🏼 about 🇺🇸 int‘l students.
🇪🇺 has much freer speech now - so, welcome - it but should be said that silly admission restrictions exist here, too.
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I am really grateful to Cemfi for organizing this workshop and in particular to all the organizers, participants, and attendants. It was a high quality scientific event, full of warmth and fun. It was wonderful to get together with so many good friends
The workshop "Labor Markets, Institutions, and Economic Policy: A Workshop in Honor of Samuel Bentolila" took place on Monday, September 29th, at CEMFI
www.cemfi.es/all_news_blo...
www.cemfi.es/all_news_blo...
October 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I am really grateful to Cemfi for organizing this workshop and in particular to all the organizers, participants, and attendants. It was a high quality scientific event, full of warmth and fun. It was wonderful to get together with so many good friends
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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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Alexander Monge-Naranjo has been researching the role of credit constraints in shaping educational attainment. He sits down with @durlauf.bsky.social to discuss how credit access matters for recent cohorts, whereas family resources were more determinative for earlier groups.
Listen → bit.ly/4nOXPxK
Listen → bit.ly/4nOXPxK
September 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Alexander Monge-Naranjo has been researching the role of credit constraints in shaping educational attainment. He sits down with @durlauf.bsky.social to discuss how credit access matters for recent cohorts, whereas family resources were more determinative for earlier groups.
Listen → bit.ly/4nOXPxK
Listen → bit.ly/4nOXPxK
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I think the key problem here is a continuing assumption, in traditional media, that when the White House speaks on a major topic, this is a big news story.
That model can't cope with a president with no regard for truth, who's in constant broadcast mode, & who veers around from one day to another.
That model can't cope with a president with no regard for truth, who's in constant broadcast mode, & who veers around from one day to another.
Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
September 24, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I think the key problem here is a continuing assumption, in traditional media, that when the White House speaks on a major topic, this is a big news story.
That model can't cope with a president with no regard for truth, who's in constant broadcast mode, & who veers around from one day to another.
That model can't cope with a president with no regard for truth, who's in constant broadcast mode, & who veers around from one day to another.
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My book, a labor of love, with 15 years of my own research and the stories of countless women, is out today!! I document why women's time has gotten so squeezed, and then provide actionable, evidence-based strategies on what we can do about it! So many people on here did the research in the book! 🙏
September 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My book, a labor of love, with 15 years of my own research and the stories of countless women, is out today!! I document why women's time has gotten so squeezed, and then provide actionable, evidence-based strategies on what we can do about it! So many people on here did the research in the book! 🙏
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The astronomical new Skill Penalty on US work visas will hobble a core driver of productivity growth in the US economy.
“H-1B visas cause innovation, they cause entrepreneurship, they cause more R&D investment,” I told the @wsj.com
Very nice and balanced piece by @jdlahart.bsky.social —>
“H-1B visas cause innovation, they cause entrepreneurship, they cause more R&D investment,” I told the @wsj.com
Very nice and balanced piece by @jdlahart.bsky.social —>
Will the $100,000 Visa Fee Help U.S. Workers? Economists Aren’t So Sure
Changes to the H-1B system could benefit some U.S. workers. But economists say losing foreign talent could weaken the overall job market—and shift production overseas.
www.wsj.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The astronomical new Skill Penalty on US work visas will hobble a core driver of productivity growth in the US economy.
“H-1B visas cause innovation, they cause entrepreneurship, they cause more R&D investment,” I told the @wsj.com
Very nice and balanced piece by @jdlahart.bsky.social —>
“H-1B visas cause innovation, they cause entrepreneurship, they cause more R&D investment,” I told the @wsj.com
Very nice and balanced piece by @jdlahart.bsky.social —>
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If the UK does not take this good advice, maybe Canada will? Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver are great places for tech hubs - lets compete for them by enabling skilled migration and students.
The 100K H-1B fee is the biggest opportunity for the UK yet to revive economic growth and business dynamism.
Now let’s drop those visa fees and NHS surcharges right away to send a clear signal and reap the benefits!
Now let’s drop those visa fees and NHS surcharges right away to send a clear signal and reap the benefits!
September 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
If the UK does not take this good advice, maybe Canada will? Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver are great places for tech hubs - lets compete for them by enabling skilled migration and students.
The 100K H-1B fee is the biggest opportunity for the UK yet to revive economic growth and business dynamism.
Now let’s drop those visa fees and NHS surcharges right away to send a clear signal and reap the benefits!
Now let’s drop those visa fees and NHS surcharges right away to send a clear signal and reap the benefits!
September 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The 100K H-1B fee is the biggest opportunity for the UK yet to revive economic growth and business dynamism.
Now let’s drop those visa fees and NHS surcharges right away to send a clear signal and reap the benefits!
Now let’s drop those visa fees and NHS surcharges right away to send a clear signal and reap the benefits!
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This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
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"The countries where comedians can't mock the leader on late night TV are not really ones you want to live in." - Chris Hayes
September 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
"The countries where comedians can't mock the leader on late night TV are not really ones you want to live in." - Chris Hayes
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Trump’s reelection was the tipping point. In April, Matthias Doepke sold his house and permanently moved his family to England to teach at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
This Northwestern professor fled the US under Trump. He hasn’t looked back.
Trump’s reelection was the tipping point. In April, Matthias Doepke sold his house and permanently moved his family to England to teach at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump’s reelection was the tipping point. In April, Matthias Doepke sold his house and permanently moved his family to England to teach at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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The August 2025 issue of the Journal of the European Economic Association is now published (academic.oup.com/jeea/issue/2...). It consists of 10 fantastic papers from a wide range of fields of economics. @jeeanews.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The August 2025 issue of the Journal of the European Economic Association is now published (academic.oup.com/jeea/issue/2...). It consists of 10 fantastic papers from a wide range of fields of economics. @jeeanews.bsky.social
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On the left: Nate Cavanagh, a 28-year-old DOGE staffer and college dropout.
On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar.
This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media.
Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵
On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar.
This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media.
Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵
August 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
On the left: Nate Cavanagh, a 28-year-old DOGE staffer and college dropout.
On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar.
This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media.
Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵
On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar.
This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media.
Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵
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One of the best features of European cities: parks & public spaces with coffee and basic concessions available inside them. It is *insane* that the US makes this illegal.
American park concession policy drives me insane.
Here I am with my kid at the biggest park in Berkeley. There are hundreds of people here at birthday parties, playing tennis/basketball/frisbee, and running the dogs.
And yet the closest place to buy a *coffee* is a half mile walk.
Here I am with my kid at the biggest park in Berkeley. There are hundreds of people here at birthday parties, playing tennis/basketball/frisbee, and running the dogs.
And yet the closest place to buy a *coffee* is a half mile walk.
August 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One of the best features of European cities: parks & public spaces with coffee and basic concessions available inside them. It is *insane* that the US makes this illegal.
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Regardless of politics, economists should make clear: we do not condone reckless attacks on our statistical agencies, including by our fellow economists.
The staff at these agencies work painstakingly to collect the data our democracy and economy depend on.
The staff at these agencies work painstakingly to collect the data our democracy and economy depend on.
Kevin Hassett suggests the Bureau of Labor Statistics rigged the 2012 election for Barack Obama
August 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Regardless of politics, economists should make clear: we do not condone reckless attacks on our statistical agencies, including by our fellow economists.
The staff at these agencies work painstakingly to collect the data our democracy and economy depend on.
The staff at these agencies work painstakingly to collect the data our democracy and economy depend on.
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“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, an Univ. of Minnesota expert on infectious disease
mRNA vaccines “certainly saved millions of lives,” said Dr. Paul Offit—a vaccine expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
mRNA vaccines “certainly saved millions of lives,” said Dr. Paul Offit—a vaccine expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.
apnews.com
August 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, an Univ. of Minnesota expert on infectious disease
mRNA vaccines “certainly saved millions of lives,” said Dr. Paul Offit—a vaccine expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
mRNA vaccines “certainly saved millions of lives,” said Dr. Paul Offit—a vaccine expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Germany will be an attractive alternative host country, and will benefit from it -- after a few institutional changes.
Curious to see what Länder and what universities will be the first to report increases in non-EU enrolements.
Curious to see what Länder and what universities will be the first to report increases in non-EU enrolements.
As Trump cracks down on college student visas, other countries see opportunity
#EconSky
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As Trump cracks down on college student visas, other countries see opportunity
As part of its crackdown on immigration, President Donald Trump’s administration is pressuring U.S. colleges to reduce their dependence on international enrollment while adding new layers of scrutiny ...
apnews.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Germany will be an attractive alternative host country, and will benefit from it -- after a few institutional changes.
Curious to see what Länder and what universities will be the first to report increases in non-EU enrolements.
Curious to see what Länder and what universities will be the first to report increases in non-EU enrolements.
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"Go outside” has been quietly replaced with “Go online". ... Kids being raised on screens long for real freedom.”
Very much agree with this piece. HT @pascallth.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Very much agree with this piece. HT @pascallth.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones
Children who were raised on screens need more freedom out in the real world.
www.theatlantic.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"Go outside” has been quietly replaced with “Go online". ... Kids being raised on screens long for real freedom.”
Very much agree with this piece. HT @pascallth.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Very much agree with this piece. HT @pascallth.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Very thoughtful thread. My short summary: for now we can continue trust the numbers from BLS. This because agency employees have the integrity to let the public know about potential interference. We might not be able to protect the process, but we will know when it is compromised.
Cue ideologues & disinformers.
Goldman: “The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish a preliminary estimate of the benchmark revision to March 2025 nonfarm payrolls on September 9th. We estimate a downward revision on the order of 550-950k”
August 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Very thoughtful thread. My short summary: for now we can continue trust the numbers from BLS. This because agency employees have the integrity to let the public know about potential interference. We might not be able to protect the process, but we will know when it is compromised.
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Those direct, short term costs are just the beginning of much more massive and long term damage.
The US could see a 30-40% decline in new international student enrollment, resulting in nearly $7 billion in lost revenue and more than 60,000 fewer American jobs. https://www.nafsa.org/fall-2025-international-student-enrollment-outlook-and-economic-impact
August 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Those direct, short term costs are just the beginning of much more massive and long term damage.
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Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
August 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal
As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements
This is a big deal