Paul Hufe
@paulhufe.net
social scientist (economist). interests: equality of opportunity, skill development, and education.
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📢 CfP Alert!
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Bristol Applied Economics Meetings (BÆM).
🗓️ 5–8 May 2026 | 📍 University of Bristol
Three focused workshops in applied economics: Development, Migration & Fairness.
🔗 www.baem.info
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Bristol Applied Economics Meetings (BÆM).
🗓️ 5–8 May 2026 | 📍 University of Bristol
Three focused workshops in applied economics: Development, Migration & Fairness.
🔗 www.baem.info
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
📢 CfP Alert!
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Bristol Applied Economics Meetings (BÆM).
🗓️ 5–8 May 2026 | 📍 University of Bristol
Three focused workshops in applied economics: Development, Migration & Fairness.
🔗 www.baem.info
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Bristol Applied Economics Meetings (BÆM).
🗓️ 5–8 May 2026 | 📍 University of Bristol
Three focused workshops in applied economics: Development, Migration & Fairness.
🔗 www.baem.info
Last but not least @sansoneecon.bsky.social studying the sources of taste discrimination using list experiments. In Chile, many say they're comfortable with gay colleagues—but list experiments reveal far more discomfort suggesting social pressure masks discrimination.
May 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Last but not least @sansoneecon.bsky.social studying the sources of taste discrimination using list experiments. In Chile, many say they're comfortable with gay colleagues—but list experiments reveal far more discomfort suggesting social pressure masks discrimination.
@giuliaferrero.bsky.social shows the sex preferences of parents in a war setting. Her results suggest that families exposed to ethnic conflict had more children if they only had daughters. The war amplified sex-selective fertility and abortions, revealing how violence shapes family choices.
May 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@giuliaferrero.bsky.social shows the sex preferences of parents in a war setting. Her results suggest that families exposed to ethnic conflict had more children if they only had daughters. The war amplified sex-selective fertility and abortions, revealing how violence shapes family choices.
Oleksandra Cheipesh (@uc3meconomics.bsky.social) shows that media role models matter, even in childhood. In early-2000s Ukraine, girls with more exposure to female-led animated series later pursued more education and STEM—and both boys and girls held fewer gender stereotypes.
May 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Oleksandra Cheipesh (@uc3meconomics.bsky.social) shows that media role models matter, even in childhood. In early-2000s Ukraine, girls with more exposure to female-led animated series later pursued more education and STEM—and both boys and girls held fewer gender stereotypes.
Do classmates with disabilities affect learning outcomes? @sofiasierrav.bsky.social studies this question in Chile. Students in inclusive classrooms show slightly lower test scores but the impact varies by disability type and is eased when teachers stay with the same class over time.
May 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Do classmates with disabilities affect learning outcomes? @sofiasierrav.bsky.social studies this question in Chile. Students in inclusive classrooms show slightly lower test scores but the impact varies by disability type and is eased when teachers stay with the same class over time.
We kick off the last day of BÆM 2025 with @caterinapavese.bsky.social. She uses data from the Netherlands to show that early integration boosts cultural assimilation but can hurt education—especially for disadvantaged children.
May 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We kick off the last day of BÆM 2025 with @caterinapavese.bsky.social. She uses data from the Netherlands to show that early integration boosts cultural assimilation but can hurt education—especially for disadvantaged children.
The day concludes with Bin Huang (@econ.uzh.ch). He shows that in Mao-era China, forced integration reduced trust and growth. But decades later, the same villages built stronger, more productive ties. Institutions turned diversity from a burden to an asset.
May 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The day concludes with Bin Huang (@econ.uzh.ch). He shows that in Mao-era China, forced integration reduced trust and growth. But decades later, the same villages built stronger, more productive ties. Institutions turned diversity from a burden to an asset.
@farahzadishadi.bsky.social shows that after 9/11, intermarriage rates for American Muslims dropped sharply—driven more by changing preferences among non-Muslim Americans than Muslims themselves.
May 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
@farahzadishadi.bsky.social shows that after 9/11, intermarriage rates for American Muslims dropped sharply—driven more by changing preferences among non-Muslim Americans than Muslims themselves.
We continue with Ellen Greaves (@uofebusiness.bsky.social). She shows that better schools don't always boost nearby home prices. Her work shows the "school premium" only appears when the alternative is a clearly worse school.
May 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We continue with Ellen Greaves (@uofebusiness.bsky.social). She shows that better schools don't always boost nearby home prices. Her work shows the "school premium" only appears when the alternative is a clearly worse school.
@erikapoveag.bsky.social studies the impact of violent crime on education. As organized crime surges in Ecuador, school dropout rates rise. Children aged 11–14 are most affected, not due to fewer resources, but to fear and instability.
May 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@erikapoveag.bsky.social studies the impact of violent crime on education. As organized crime surges in Ecuador, school dropout rates rise. Children aged 11–14 are most affected, not due to fewer resources, but to fear and instability.
Alessandro Toppeta (@sofi.su.se) shows that more school isn't always better: in Sweden, teens randomly tested after holidays show stronger non-cognitive skills, especially those from wealthier families. More breaks may boost development, but they risk widening inequality.
May 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Alessandro Toppeta (@sofi.su.se) shows that more school isn't always better: in Sweden, teens randomly tested after holidays show stronger non-cognitive skills, especially those from wealthier families. More breaks may boost development, but they risk widening inequality.
Our keynote speaker Michèle Tertilt (@econunimannheim.bsky.social) provides a fascinating overview of the economics of women’s rights. Her findings illustrate the importance of economic forces for rights expansions, but also how the impact of these forces varies with culture.
May 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Our keynote speaker Michèle Tertilt (@econunimannheim.bsky.social) provides a fascinating overview of the economics of women’s rights. Her findings illustrate the importance of economic forces for rights expansions, but also how the impact of these forces varies with culture.
@valderfranziska.bsky.social asks what drives gender differences in health. Her evidence from Denmark points to an important role of providers: women are less likely to be prescribed lifesaving drugs, but can improve their outcomes when they change doctors.
May 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@valderfranziska.bsky.social asks what drives gender differences in health. Her evidence from Denmark points to an important role of providers: women are less likely to be prescribed lifesaving drugs, but can improve their outcomes when they change doctors.
@saraspaziani.bsky.social shows that gender quotas in Italian governments boosted female representation, and over time, strongly increased access to anti-violence services. Political representation can help to reduce gender-based violence.
May 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
@saraspaziani.bsky.social shows that gender quotas in Italian governments boosted female representation, and over time, strongly increased access to anti-violence services. Political representation can help to reduce gender-based violence.
We continue with @leitemariante.bsky.social. Do unconditional cash transfers discourage work? Not for women in Brazil. A boost in benefits led more mothers to join the labor force, especially when it helps easing childcare burdens.
Paper: drive.google.com/file/d/1ksDE...
Paper: drive.google.com/file/d/1ksDE...
May 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We continue with @leitemariante.bsky.social. Do unconditional cash transfers discourage work? Not for women in Brazil. A boost in benefits led more mothers to join the labor force, especially when it helps easing childcare burdens.
Paper: drive.google.com/file/d/1ksDE...
Paper: drive.google.com/file/d/1ksDE...
Why do sons more often take over the family firm than daughters? Using rich Finnish data, @cipriandomnisoru.bsky.social shows the gender gap starts early—with son-biased fertility, unequal grooming. Norms vary strongly by industry.
Paper: docs.iza.org/dp17800.pdf
Paper: docs.iza.org/dp17800.pdf
May 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Why do sons more often take over the family firm than daughters? Using rich Finnish data, @cipriandomnisoru.bsky.social shows the gender gap starts early—with son-biased fertility, unequal grooming. Norms vary strongly by industry.
Paper: docs.iza.org/dp17800.pdf
Paper: docs.iza.org/dp17800.pdf
First up is Anna Hochleitner (@nhhecon.bsky.social). Using academic reference letters and two experiments, Anna shows that recommendation letters for women emphasize effort over ability, shaping hiring decisions. Recruiters often don’t realize the bias, undermining diversity efforts.
May 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
First up is Anna Hochleitner (@nhhecon.bsky.social). Using academic reference letters and two experiments, Anna shows that recommendation letters for women emphasize effort over ability, shaping hiring decisions. Recruiters often don’t realize the bias, undermining diversity efforts.
Day 3 of the 2025 Bristol Applied Economics Meetings (BÆM)! After two fantastic days on development economics, we continue with the meeting on “Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital”. Stay tuned for some excellent papers!
May 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Day 3 of the 2025 Bristol Applied Economics Meetings (BÆM)! After two fantastic days on development economics, we continue with the meeting on “Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital”. Stay tuned for some excellent papers!
One month to go! Join us for the Bristol Applied Economics Meeting (BÆM) on Gender, Diversity and Human Capital, 8-9 May!
📢 Keynote by Michele Tertilt (U Mannheim)
📅 Submission deadline: Feb 28.
👉Details at baem.info
📢 Keynote by Michele Tertilt (U Mannheim)
📅 Submission deadline: Feb 28.
👉Details at baem.info
January 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
One month to go! Join us for the Bristol Applied Economics Meeting (BÆM) on Gender, Diversity and Human Capital, 8-9 May!
📢 Keynote by Michele Tertilt (U Mannheim)
📅 Submission deadline: Feb 28.
👉Details at baem.info
📢 Keynote by Michele Tertilt (U Mannheim)
📅 Submission deadline: Feb 28.
👉Details at baem.info
📢Call for papers: Bristol Applied Economics Meeting (BÆM) on Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital (May 8-9)
Keynote: Michèle Tertilt (Mannheim)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_GDHC_25.... 3/4
Keynote: Michèle Tertilt (Mannheim)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_GDHC_25.... 3/4
November 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
📢Call for papers: Bristol Applied Economics Meeting (BÆM) on Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital (May 8-9)
Keynote: Michèle Tertilt (Mannheim)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_GDHC_25.... 3/4
Keynote: Michèle Tertilt (Mannheim)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_GDHC_25.... 3/4
📢Call for papers: Bristol Applied Economics Meeting (BÆM) on Development Economics (May 6-7)
Keynote: Sara Lowes @sararlowes
(USCD)
Invited speakers: Devesh Rustagi (Warwick) and Dean Yang @deanyang
(Michigan)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_DEV_25.pdf 2/4
Keynote: Sara Lowes @sararlowes
(USCD)
Invited speakers: Devesh Rustagi (Warwick) and Dean Yang @deanyang
(Michigan)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_DEV_25.pdf 2/4
November 19, 2024 at 12:51 PM
📢Call for papers: Bristol Applied Economics Meeting (BÆM) on Development Economics (May 6-7)
Keynote: Sara Lowes @sararlowes
(USCD)
Invited speakers: Devesh Rustagi (Warwick) and Dean Yang @deanyang
(Michigan)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_DEV_25.pdf 2/4
Keynote: Sara Lowes @sararlowes
(USCD)
Invited speakers: Devesh Rustagi (Warwick) and Dean Yang @deanyang
(Michigan)
Call with all details: baem.info/CfP_DEV_25.pdf 2/4
BÆM is back! Come and join us in beautiful Bristol for the 2nd edition of the Bristol Applied Economics Meetings:
Development Economics: May 6-7
Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital: May 8-9
Submit your paper by Feb 28. Travel support is available. baem.info. 1/4
Development Economics: May 6-7
Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital: May 8-9
Submit your paper by Feb 28. Travel support is available. baem.info. 1/4
November 19, 2024 at 12:48 PM
BÆM is back! Come and join us in beautiful Bristol for the 2nd edition of the Bristol Applied Economics Meetings:
Development Economics: May 6-7
Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital: May 8-9
Submit your paper by Feb 28. Travel support is available. baem.info. 1/4
Development Economics: May 6-7
Gender, Diversity, and Human Capital: May 8-9
Submit your paper by Feb 28. Travel support is available. baem.info. 1/4
Join us for the 18th Winter School on Inequality and Social Welfare Theory in the Dolomites!
This year with a special focus on social science genetics and its implications for the analysis of inequalities in skill formation.
Rest assured: Ain't a better way to start your academic journey in 2025!
This year with a special focus on social science genetics and its implications for the analysis of inequalities in skill formation.
Rest assured: Ain't a better way to start your academic journey in 2025!
November 17, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Join us for the 18th Winter School on Inequality and Social Welfare Theory in the Dolomites!
This year with a special focus on social science genetics and its implications for the analysis of inequalities in skill formation.
Rest assured: Ain't a better way to start your academic journey in 2025!
This year with a special focus on social science genetics and its implications for the analysis of inequalities in skill formation.
Rest assured: Ain't a better way to start your academic journey in 2025!