Thomas Wilk
@thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social
Post-Doctoral Researcher @ NBER. Health and IO Economist. Views are my own. Seeker of interesting answers to interesting questions. | @ThomasWilk_eco @ Twitter
www.tomwilk.com
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🚨 Exciting news — I’m on the job market this year! 🚨
My Job Market Paper asks:
💡 Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
My Job Market Paper asks:
💡 Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
#Gemini generated podcast summary of my JMP on alcohol & marijuana location & sales. Pretty accurate; caveat we cannot confirm co-purchase @ the consumer level. Also, did not use AI in creating the paper. Thanks to #BrainTam #Google for creating it. JMP & audio found here: www.tomwilk.com/jmp
Thomas A. Wilk - JMP
Gemini Produced podcast on this paper (14 min listen):
www.tomwilk.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
#Gemini generated podcast summary of my JMP on alcohol & marijuana location & sales. Pretty accurate; caveat we cannot confirm co-purchase @ the consumer level. Also, did not use AI in creating the paper. Thanks to #BrainTam #Google for creating it. JMP & audio found here: www.tomwilk.com/jmp
1 project done and off to publication.... 14 more to go.... :)
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
1 project done and off to publication.... 14 more to go.... :)
Very cool paper by some awesome researchers!
Asthma diagnoses do not change following legalization of recreational cannabis, while asthma-related dispensed prescription medications decline, and asthma-related outpatient visits and inpatient hospitalizations are stable, from Jayawardhana, Hou and Maclean www.nber.org/papers/w34435
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Very cool paper by some awesome researchers!
It was a pleasure attending the #AHEW at @umich.edu this year. It was a great opportunity to get in-depth exposure to cutting edge econometric work. Special thanks to @edwardnorton.bsky.social, #NickPapaGeorge, & many others for organizing & hosting a great workshop.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It was a pleasure attending the #AHEW at @umich.edu this year. It was a great opportunity to get in-depth exposure to cutting edge econometric work. Special thanks to @edwardnorton.bsky.social, #NickPapaGeorge, & many others for organizing & hosting a great workshop.
Interesting paper from a great group of researchers!!
Pollen increases 911 calls, from Shooshan Danagoulian, Monica Deza, Johanna Catherine Maclean, and Alberto Ortega www.nber.org/papers/w34428
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Interesting paper from a great group of researchers!!
I wish JOE, Interfolio, and EconJobMarket could just remember that I am a Male, White, Non-Hispanic, non-Veteran, with no disability instead of having to answer the same 5 questions 200 times.
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I wish JOE, Interfolio, and EconJobMarket could just remember that I am a Male, White, Non-Hispanic, non-Veteran, with no disability instead of having to answer the same 5 questions 200 times.
GOP finally getting to the FO part of the FAFO plan...
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
GOP finally getting to the FO part of the FAFO plan...
#EconSky #EconJobMarket As a public service, I am willing to take on the role of department chair for any university looking for a replacement. It's a sacrifice I know so few are willing to bear. I only require a tenured position as compensation...
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
#EconSky #EconJobMarket As a public service, I am willing to take on the role of department chair for any university looking for a replacement. It's a sacrifice I know so few are willing to bear. I only require a tenured position as compensation...
Definitely not an AI generated professional headshot for job market purposes…
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Definitely not an AI generated professional headshot for job market purposes…
#ASHEcon2026 I am organizing 2 sessions for conference in Minneapolis, MN June 7-10.
Looking for abstracts:
1) policy revolving around marijuana and alcohol use or co-use of illicit drugs
2) policy food/nutritional changes from drug decriminalization/legalization, or other impactful policy.
Looking for abstracts:
1) policy revolving around marijuana and alcohol use or co-use of illicit drugs
2) policy food/nutritional changes from drug decriminalization/legalization, or other impactful policy.
November 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#ASHEcon2026 I am organizing 2 sessions for conference in Minneapolis, MN June 7-10.
Looking for abstracts:
1) policy revolving around marijuana and alcohol use or co-use of illicit drugs
2) policy food/nutritional changes from drug decriminalization/legalization, or other impactful policy.
Looking for abstracts:
1) policy revolving around marijuana and alcohol use or co-use of illicit drugs
2) policy food/nutritional changes from drug decriminalization/legalization, or other impactful policy.
🚨 Exciting news — I’m on the job market this year! 🚨
My Job Market Paper asks:
💡 Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
My Job Market Paper asks:
💡 Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨 Exciting news — I’m on the job market this year! 🚨
My Job Market Paper asks:
💡 Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
My Job Market Paper asks:
💡 Can we disentangle the mixed relationship between alcohol and marijuana by controlling for transaction costs?
Full article can be found at: www.tomwilk.com
Shoutout to #TimothyRHodge for your collaboration
what signal should job candidates take from econ phd postings that are the same ad over the last three years? you're telling me that with the 600-1,000+ applications/year you received, you couldn't find 1 qualified and interested candidate? or is it something else? #Econsky #EconJobMarket
November 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
what signal should job candidates take from econ phd postings that are the same ad over the last three years? you're telling me that with the 600-1,000+ applications/year you received, you couldn't find 1 qualified and interested candidate? or is it something else? #Econsky #EconJobMarket
Another great evening of quality analogue music, manuscript writing, and watching the Michigan game. All great albums and interesting topics. Go Blue!!
October 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Another great evening of quality analogue music, manuscript writing, and watching the Michigan game. All great albums and interesting topics. Go Blue!!
we (Monica Deza, Shooshan Danagoulian, Timothy Hodge, and myself) just submitted our R&R for a very awesome paper that we've been working on for over 2 years. Skål!!
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
we (Monica Deza, Shooshan Danagoulian, Timothy Hodge, and myself) just submitted our R&R for a very awesome paper that we've been working on for over 2 years. Skål!!
super excited about refereeing another paper for a prominent health econ journal. it was a rollercoaster of initial impressions when I first open the manuscript and see 91 pages, then see it's double spaced, then to realize there's about 50 pages of table, figures, and appendices!! :)
October 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
super excited about refereeing another paper for a prominent health econ journal. it was a rollercoaster of initial impressions when I first open the manuscript and see 91 pages, then see it's double spaced, then to realize there's about 50 pages of table, figures, and appendices!! :)
was tasked to put together some datasets from the Pulse survey. get 3 weeks in and a notice that it's no longer working due to the shutdown? like why did it work 3 min ago? is there a way around this? maybe it's tracking my IP or MAC address.
October 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
was tasked to put together some datasets from the Pulse survey. get 3 weeks in and a notice that it's no longer working due to the shutdown? like why did it work 3 min ago? is there a way around this? maybe it's tracking my IP or MAC address.
tried to download an urban area shape file from the Census today. apparently downloading existing files requires proper budgeting.
October 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
tried to download an urban area shape file from the Census today. apparently downloading existing files requires proper budgeting.
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🚨NEW PAPER ALERT 🚨
Are suicides sensitive to small health events like seasonal allergies? More than 80 mil Americans have seasonal allergies, & these are getting worse as temperatures rise. We show that there are more suicides as pollen levels rise.
@talkecontome.bsky.social @omfleming.bsky.social/1
Are suicides sensitive to small health events like seasonal allergies? More than 80 mil Americans have seasonal allergies, & these are getting worse as temperatures rise. We show that there are more suicides as pollen levels rise.
@talkecontome.bsky.social @omfleming.bsky.social/1
September 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨NEW PAPER ALERT 🚨
Are suicides sensitive to small health events like seasonal allergies? More than 80 mil Americans have seasonal allergies, & these are getting worse as temperatures rise. We show that there are more suicides as pollen levels rise.
@talkecontome.bsky.social @omfleming.bsky.social/1
Are suicides sensitive to small health events like seasonal allergies? More than 80 mil Americans have seasonal allergies, & these are getting worse as temperatures rise. We show that there are more suicides as pollen levels rise.
@talkecontome.bsky.social @omfleming.bsky.social/1
Woot!! I just got done with my first paper as reviewer #2. I was dreading being 'that' reviewer. Interesting paper and approach and I'm looking forward to seeing it published soon (if the revisions are done).
September 19, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Woot!! I just got done with my first paper as reviewer #2. I was dreading being 'that' reviewer. Interesting paper and approach and I'm looking forward to seeing it published soon (if the revisions are done).
Made some burnt basque cheesecake for the WSU econ department picnic this Saturday. The piece is saying eat me!!!
September 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Made some burnt basque cheesecake for the WSU econ department picnic this Saturday. The piece is saying eat me!!!
So is it clear yet that we’re living in a dick tator ship?
September 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
So is it clear yet that we’re living in a dick tator ship?
Been a productive summer: submitted 2 papers for publication (1 rejected but w/ good feedback after review) and 1 R&R w/ very positive aspects and little (but big) tasks to change. completed 2 manuscripts to be ready for submission soon, and attended 2 very informative conferences.
September 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Been a productive summer: submitted 2 papers for publication (1 rejected but w/ good feedback after review) and 1 R&R w/ very positive aspects and little (but big) tasks to change. completed 2 manuscripts to be ready for submission soon, and attended 2 very informative conferences.
Tool has such a deep range of relevant songs, even 20-30 years later. Eulogy is befitting of Charlie Kirk and other like him. Grandstanding for meaningless ideology. youtu.be/6vc9Mz2tfHM?...
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September 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tool has such a deep range of relevant songs, even 20-30 years later. Eulogy is befitting of Charlie Kirk and other like him. Grandstanding for meaningless ideology. youtu.be/6vc9Mz2tfHM?...
When you start crunching through manuscripts in latex and you look back realize how far spelling auto-correct features carry you through day-to-day basic writing...
September 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
When you start crunching through manuscripts in latex and you look back realize how far spelling auto-correct features carry you through day-to-day basic writing...
Reposted by Thomas Wilk
One of the great educators, scholars, and mentors of my field has left us. I was fortunate to know him and learn from him. Our world was a better place and I will miss him very much.
It is with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of my friend, mentor, and co-author Dr. Allen Goodman. Allen was an exceptional mentor and was kind, thoughtful, and supportive. I am passing his legacy on, teach the next generation of health economists.
September 14, 2025 at 4:51 AM
One of the great educators, scholars, and mentors of my field has left us. I was fortunate to know him and learn from him. Our world was a better place and I will miss him very much.