🚨PhD alert! In light of everything happening in the world, the Econ Department at Imperial Business School is conducting a second lightning round of admissions for fall 2025! Applications due April 30, offers in mid-May. Please spread the word! More details: dropbox.com/scl/fi/55wkl2q…

Hokies traveled the world this weekend—all while staying in Blacksburg at #VirginiaTech’s 64th International Street Fair. 🌎

Had the privilege to meet Dr. Kaushik Basu (Kaushik Basu ) and attend his talk on “Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Collective Moral Responsibility”. Enlightening and thought provoking. Sudipta Sarangi Nandini Das Virginia Tech Economics

Periodic reminder that economists would sacrifice half a thumb for an AER pub

Exciting opportunity to join our vibrant team of economists, data scientists, and statisticians at Asian Development Bank! We’re hiring an Economist (Data Science) to help drive innovative, data-driven solutions for development. Apply here: adb.org/careers/250357

We're excited to announce our 2025 Teaching Award Winners! Congrats to each of them for their outstanding contributions to our department!

We love seeing our Econ Hokies at graduation! #VT25

In this paper published in Food Policy, my co-authors and I evaluate the rural economy-wide impacts of Kenya's Home-Grown School Meals Programme (HGSMP). The HGSMP in Kenya is supported by the WFP in Kenya Ministry of Education, Kenya (MoE). Link to paper: authors.elsevier.com/a/1l7AN15oGpOO…

Do subscribe! It's a great substack... definitely makes mondays less dreary! ^_^ + ideas to discuss difficult Econ concepts in fun ways!

If they care so much as to specifically mention 2 digits after the decimal point, they care so I'd go with the exact amount I guess. Sometimes, if I'm distracted, I'd round it up to 8 🤔

Presented my JMP for the first time at #AAEA2025 on multi-stage ag tech adoption! (Yes, I'm on the market this fall!) Grateful for the AAEA Travel Fund Award - Denver was amazing, and it was great reconnecting and making new friends! #EconTwitter

My friend Anna has co-authored a great, practical guide for PhD students starting in research. It’s especially useful for those in applied economics, micro, and related fields. I highly recommend it. ub.edu/school-economi…

Happy to see this paper finally published, thanks to the work of my amazing co-authors! We looked at how restricting fan attendance affected home advantage in NCAA basketball, using the natural experiment created by COVID-era attendance policies. 🔗 tandfonline.com/eprint/PV2Q4QV…

It pleases me to see that admist a tough market for academic economists, the Nordics are really stepping up. Here’s what I can see at EJM and JOE: Uppsala Econ: 1 AP Uppsala IFAU: 1 post-doc Stockholm U, Econ: 2 APs Stockholm U, IIES: 1 AP Stockholm U, CEMOF: 1 Post-doc Lund U,

Co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, Professor Daron Acemoglu, will deliver the 2026 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture. At Virginia Tech, Professor Acemoglu will speak about "Remaking Liberalism." Registration for this virtual event is required: ppe.liberalarts.vt.edu/2025/08/15/nob…

Hurricane Helene caused $159M+ in damage across SW VA & Appalachia. John Bovay highlights future income losses & recovery support for affected growers. Apply for VA Farm Recovery Block Grant by Nov 6. 🔗aaec.vt.edu/news/articles/…

📢📢#jobalert Come work with our dream team: Gaurav Chiplunkar, Anisha Sharma & Shantanu Khanna & moi. Check out the details below & apply if you fit the bill. Centre for Economic Data & Analysis (CEDA) Society for Economics Research in India: please amplify! #Econtwitter

#econra #econtwitter 📢 I am hiring an RA based at J-PAL South Asia Mumbai/Pune India, for my joint work with #RaghavPandey on paralegal counseling for debt recovery cases. Job description and application link available here: povertyactionlab.org/careers/resear…

“So can you explain your JMP to a 10 year old?” I am at the #SEA in Tampa & just explained my #JMP to my cab driver & he asked several important questions! 🥹 Best of luck to fellow JMCs! Let’s not lose hope in these difficult times! #econjobmarket #EconTwitter