hi what if we just did healthcare, childcare, and maternity leave instead

Early 2000s Latin America would like a word

🚨 Natalia Garbiras Díaz and I are hiring a full-time predoc at HBS starting July 1, 2025! We’ll work on development and political economy — governance, migration, colonial legacies, and more in Africa and Latin America. Please share and apply at: awaambraseck.com/resources Econ RA Listings

As Mexico prepares to elect its judges, candidates with narco ties are competing. One was an attorney for a Zetas leader. Another served 6 years in a Texas jail for possession of meth. Then there's El Chapo's lawyer. wapo.st/4jVuZdm

I mean “what if an extremely popular leader erodes democratic institutions with the support of the public” is like one of those classic issues with democracy. The world is full of authoritarian leaders who would easily win re-election if put to a vote

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I can't think of a bigger "own goal" than trying to ban the world's most intelligent and capable people from coming and studying in the US

Excited to share that I spoke to the The New York Times about Mexico's Judicial Reform. We don't have kings in democracies, and we should be wary of attempts by charismatic executives to subvert judicial independence. nytimes.com/2025/06/01/wor…

A propósito de la elección judicial en México, comparto de nuevo el artículo que escribí con Andrew O’Donohue. Ya anticipábamos que la participación sería baja; lo preocupante es cómo esa baja participación deja a las elecciones expuestas a ser manipuladas por grupos de interés.

🌎 The global map of threats to local officials in 2024 From cartel violence and rebel attacks to riots and election unrest, ACLED’s new report reveals how local governance is under threat across regions worldwide. Explore the findings: acleddata.com/2025/05/26/vio…

México es el país más letal del mundo para la política, y aun así el gobierno decide politizar las cortes. Nos hemos convertido en un narcoestado donde, en vez de fortalecer instituciones, se usa el erario para destruir el poder judicial.

I'm glad this is finally out after several years in the works! I’m also on the academic job market this year and happy to connect with anyone to discuss potential opportunities

In the first investigation of its kind, the UN is studying whether Mexicans are being disappeared 'in a generalized or systematic way' — with the connivance of the government. wapo.st/45FRGxw

"Retreat from Globalization? Current U.S. Policies and Historical Precedents." I spoke with Michael Klein of EconoFactOrg about the current state of international economic affairs. The podcast is here: econofact.org/podcast/retrea…

jeremiah cha studies #AmericanPolitics, with a focus on how political institutions and local contexts shape policy outcomes. His #JobMarketPaper details how descriptive racial representation results in nuanced policy effects in the context of city housing development.

I’m on the job market this year and happy to connect with anyone to discuss potential opportunities!

David Beavers studies #AmericanPolitics. His research examines factors shaping Americans' perceptions of the media, news consumption habits, and information processing. His dissertation examines the causes and consequences of Americans' declining trust in the media.

Edward Wiles (Harvard Department of Economics) and I (Princeton Economics) are hiring RAs for work on trade policy and supply chains research using detailed administrative datasets and applied graph theory. Econ RA Listings Please apply and share! More info and application link: forms.gle/sdV3Lw1cf15bWF…

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