Riley Acton
@riacton.bsky.social
education & labor economist
ap at miami university (yes, the one in ohio)
https://www.rileyacton.com/
ap at miami university (yes, the one in ohio)
https://www.rileyacton.com/
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Riley Acton
@riacton.bsky.social
· Sep 8
🚨 New working paper alert! 🚨 #econsky
Emily Cook, Paola Ugalde, and I are thrilled to share "Political Views and College Choices in a Polarized America" — now out with both @iza.org and @annenberginstitute.bsky.social EdWorkingPapers
www.iza.org/publications...
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1280
Emily Cook, Paola Ugalde, and I are thrilled to share "Political Views and College Choices in a Polarized America" — now out with both @iza.org and @annenberginstitute.bsky.social EdWorkingPapers
www.iza.org/publications...
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1280
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If anyone has a job market paper they would like me to repost, tag me and I will do my best to do so! Would love to follow what people are working on more closely.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If anyone has a job market paper they would like me to repost, tag me and I will do my best to do so! Would love to follow what people are working on more closely.
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When Pope Leo spoke about immigration as a pro-life issue, I knew I had to write about it.
Today my piece in @theconversation.com is out about what it means to be "pro-life."
theconversation.com/what-does-pr...
Today my piece in @theconversation.com is out about what it means to be "pro-life."
theconversation.com/what-does-pr...
What does ‘pro-life’ mean? There’s no one answer – even for advocacy groups that oppose abortion
The term ‘pro-life’ can seem simple – but how Americans and advocacy groups interpret it varies widely.
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
When Pope Leo spoke about immigration as a pro-life issue, I knew I had to write about it.
Today my piece in @theconversation.com is out about what it means to be "pro-life."
theconversation.com/what-does-pr...
Today my piece in @theconversation.com is out about what it means to be "pro-life."
theconversation.com/what-does-pr...
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🚨Calling all education+social science researchers! 🚨
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨Calling all education+social science researchers! 🚨
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
For the second time ever, Common App is hosting an open Call for Research Proposals to solicit innovative and rigorous research projects using our expansive (& still mostly untapped) data warehouse!
www.commonapp.org/files/DAR/Co...
A rare snowy fall semester day here in Oxford, OH 🍂❄️
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A rare snowy fall semester day here in Oxford, OH 🍂❄️
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It's finally here! It's #2025APPAM week. We have some travel updates for you - click here to read more: https://ow.ly/UNYn50Xpj41
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It's finally here! It's #2025APPAM week. We have some travel updates for you - click here to read more: https://ow.ly/UNYn50Xpj41
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New evidence on how ICE is affecting student learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
New evidence on how ICE is affecting student learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
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If you have the means, today is an excellent day to donate to your local food bank.
Even if the Trump administration was competent (it isn't), and even if Republicans cared about preventing hunger and the costly downstream consequences of food insecurity (they don't), the need is there NOW.
Even if the Trump administration was competent (it isn't), and even if Republicans cared about preventing hunger and the costly downstream consequences of food insecurity (they don't), the need is there NOW.
This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If you have the means, today is an excellent day to donate to your local food bank.
Even if the Trump administration was competent (it isn't), and even if Republicans cared about preventing hunger and the costly downstream consequences of food insecurity (they don't), the need is there NOW.
Even if the Trump administration was competent (it isn't), and even if Republicans cared about preventing hunger and the costly downstream consequences of food insecurity (they don't), the need is there NOW.
Just discovered that my local food pantry participates in Kroger’s community rewards program. Took me 1 minute to add them as my chosen recipient so that they can get a % of everything I spend on groceries.
It’s a little thing, but every bit counts for these orgs right now.
Instructions 👇
It’s a little thing, but every bit counts for these orgs right now.
Instructions 👇
November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Just discovered that my local food pantry participates in Kroger’s community rewards program. Took me 1 minute to add them as my chosen recipient so that they can get a % of everything I spend on groceries.
It’s a little thing, but every bit counts for these orgs right now.
Instructions 👇
It’s a little thing, but every bit counts for these orgs right now.
Instructions 👇
Extremely relevant research today…
Low-income households denied SNAP due to administrative barriers suffer downstream consequences. Process-related denials increase debt, delinquencies, and decrease credit scores, from Tatiana Homonoff, Min S. Lee, and Katherine Meckel www.nber.org/papers/w34434
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Extremely relevant research today…
AI this, AI that. THIS is the kind of innovation I’m here for 😋 (local gelato shop using their kitchen to make pastries on Saturdays in the off season)
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
AI this, AI that. THIS is the kind of innovation I’m here for 😋 (local gelato shop using their kitchen to make pastries on Saturdays in the off season)
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I am excited to announce I am on the #EconJobMarket this year! 🎉 My research explores economic barriers for people with disabilities at the intersection of labor, public, and health economics.
My #EconJMP examines how reliable transportation transforms outcomes for this population. 🧵1/6
My #EconJMP examines how reliable transportation transforms outcomes for this population. 🧵1/6
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I am excited to announce I am on the #EconJobMarket this year! 🎉 My research explores economic barriers for people with disabilities at the intersection of labor, public, and health economics.
My #EconJMP examines how reliable transportation transforms outcomes for this population. 🧵1/6
My #EconJMP examines how reliable transportation transforms outcomes for this population. 🧵1/6
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"Our results are robust to application of Manski bounds..."
AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
November 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Our results are robust to application of Manski bounds..."
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When you estimate a 100% prediction interval.
AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
When you estimate a 100% prediction interval.
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I underestimated how profoundly embarrassing the fall of our democracy would be.
This, in particular, is spectacularly hideous. It's like something you'd see on the wall of a car dealership where they put pictures of their top salespeople every month
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I underestimated how profoundly embarrassing the fall of our democracy would be.
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Breaking news: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release full funding for SNAP benefits by Friday.
The ruling comes after the partial funding disbursed had yet to reach those who qualify for the benefits.
The ruling comes after the partial funding disbursed had yet to reach those who qualify for the benefits.
Judge orders Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits by Friday
In his ruling, Judge Jack McConnell said USDA is causing “irreparable harm” by not releasing full funding: “The evidence shows that people will go hungry.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Breaking news: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release full funding for SNAP benefits by Friday.
The ruling comes after the partial funding disbursed had yet to reach those who qualify for the benefits.
The ruling comes after the partial funding disbursed had yet to reach those who qualify for the benefits.
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There is increasing political polarization in colleges' student bodies. Both liberal & conservative students prefer institutions with more like-minded peers and are willing to pay thousands of dollars more to avoid students from the other side
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1280
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1280
October 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
There is increasing political polarization in colleges' student bodies. Both liberal & conservative students prefer institutions with more like-minded peers and are willing to pay thousands of dollars more to avoid students from the other side
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1280
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1280
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Update: today, 16.8 million people should have *full* SNAP benefits for November. They don't.
Most states don't issue SNAP all at once. Some distribute SNAP up to the 28th day.
This masks the scale of the problem: 42 million worrying about hunger in the richest country on earth.
🛟 🥗 🩺📊 #econsky
Most states don't issue SNAP all at once. Some distribute SNAP up to the 28th day.
This masks the scale of the problem: 42 million worrying about hunger in the richest country on earth.
🛟 🥗 🩺📊 #econsky
November 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Update: today, 16.8 million people should have *full* SNAP benefits for November. They don't.
Most states don't issue SNAP all at once. Some distribute SNAP up to the 28th day.
This masks the scale of the problem: 42 million worrying about hunger in the richest country on earth.
🛟 🥗 🩺📊 #econsky
Most states don't issue SNAP all at once. Some distribute SNAP up to the 28th day.
This masks the scale of the problem: 42 million worrying about hunger in the richest country on earth.
🛟 🥗 🩺📊 #econsky
So, uh, anyone else going to APPAM #2025APPAM next week wondering if we’ll actually make it to Seattle? 😬
The Trump administration said it would reduce air traffic in 40 of the busiest markets in the U.S. if the shutdown continues. The cuts would take effect on Friday, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands of travelers to suddenly change plans. nyti.ms/47V3ZqN
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
So, uh, anyone else going to APPAM #2025APPAM next week wondering if we’ll actually make it to Seattle? 😬
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I'm spending a lot of time thinking about the shift of students from lower-cost to higher-cost fields, further stretching institutional budgets (and something that often flies under the radar). Here is the trend for public research universities.
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'm spending a lot of time thinking about the shift of students from lower-cost to higher-cost fields, further stretching institutional budgets (and something that often flies under the radar). Here is the trend for public research universities.
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New data on the #EconJobMarket as of Nov 2. Based on total # of job listings on JOE, this year continues to be even weaker (by 11%) than during COVID (2020). 1/many #EconSky
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
New data on the #EconJobMarket as of Nov 2. Based on total # of job listings on JOE, this year continues to be even weaker (by 11%) than during COVID (2020). 1/many #EconSky
What a joy to talk to a room of undergraduate women who are interested in economics & excited about where it can take them 😍
The future is bright!
The future is bright!
Women in Eco is hosting their Prof Research Panel on November 5th at 6:00. They will be joined by Dr. Carla Nietfeld , Dr. Riley Acton (riacton.bsky.social), & Dr. Jenny Minier to share their experiences as powerful role models as women in economics.
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
What a joy to talk to a room of undergraduate women who are interested in economics & excited about where it can take them 😍
The future is bright!
The future is bright!
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
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What we know so far, 8:30pm
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
What we know so far, 8:30pm
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
—Democrats flip VA-Gov & VA-LG.
—Also means Dems take VA trifecta.
—Dems in good shape to win NJ-Gov.
—Dems appear to flip 2 statewide offices in Georgia.
—JD Vance's half-brother loses in Cincinnati.
—Last GOPer in Orlando council gone.
—PA: Dem justices up big so far.
AP calling this less than an hour after polls closed 🤌
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
AP calling this less than an hour after polls closed 🤌