We show that the policy:
1️⃣ ⬆️ Expands the feasible choice set both quantitatively and qualitatively — families can now access ~15–16% more schools, and those schools have higher value-added (+0.1 SD).
2️⃣ ⬆️ Increases the chance of admission to the top-ranked school by 4–7pp.

📝 #EconSky I'm excited to announce that I am on the market this year! In my JMP, I (and Jose Montalban) study affirmative action in the context of school choice at age 3 —when skills are most malleable and returns are the highest! 👶🏫

Armando shows that policymakers are averse to monetary incentives when it comes to healthcare behaviors, like vaccinations

Alex shows that firms explain 25% of variation in healthcare expenditure

Anna shows that GP offices closing in Germany have an adverse effect on patient health

We had an amazing time this week hosting @arielkalil.bsky.social from UChicago in Potsdam & Berlin! Lots of fascinating conversations about parenting, behavioral tools, supporting disadvantaged kids, arts—and only a tiny detour into tariffs ;)

At the other BSE today presenting my joint work with @adriansantonja.bsky.social and Thomas Siedler

I move to suggest that all conferences in December should be held in Palme de Majorca ☀️ #SAE2024

We are excited to have @woessmann.bsky.social in Potsdam in 2 weeks! If you are in Potsdam and Berlin area on Nov 27, register for the lecture "Bildung und Wohlstand" (in German)
@cepa-unipotsdam.bsky.social @kinnelavinia.bsky.social @katrinhuber.bsky.social

When an Austrian, a Spaniard, a German, and an Armenian walk into an Italian restaurant…

@adriansantonja.bsky.social @emarkowsky.bsky.social @annarenner.bsky.social