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Todd Pugatch
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education and development economist at University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social, dad, Red Sox fan

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Economics | University at Buffalo @ubuffaloecon.bsky.social · 15h
There is still time to sign up for one of our 400-level courses for the #Spring2026 semester, #UBuffalo!

Check out one of our econometrics electives: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting (ECO 461) and Big Data and Application of Machine Learning in Economics (ECO 485)!

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Jessica Leight @leightjessica.bsky.social · 1d
Hesitating very much to put this on the internet, but: any suggestions for guides for exploring Claude code for applied micro analysis (these days I mostly work on RCTs); primarily in R; not a current Github user (I'm open to changing); AND step-by-step from very beginning

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 2d
Playoff gameday in Buffalo! My dog Taco is ready.

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NBER @nber.org · 4d
A 3-week training program for secondary school students modeled after western business schools generated a return on investment of incremental business earnings 20 times program costs, from Laura Chioda, Paul Gertler, David Contreras-Loya, and Dana R. Carney www.nber.org/papers/w34637

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Dean Yang @deanyang.bsky.social · 4d
All are welcome to the launch talk for the new VoxDevLit on International Migration! Co-authored with @catiabatista.bsky.social, @econgaurav.bsky.social, @dmckenzie.bsky.social, @mushfiq-econ.bsky.social , Caroline Theoharides.
Wed 14 Jan, 9 am US eastern.
voxdev.bsky.social VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 8d
📢 International migration is one of the most powerful tools available for poverty reduction and economic development.

At our VoxDevLit launch event on January 14, Dean Yang will summarise evidence on international migration.

Register➡️ https://ow.ly/y5n150XRWT9

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Economics | University at Buffalo @ubuffaloecon.bsky.social · 5d
There is still time to sign up for one of our core econometrics courses for the #Spring2026 semester, #UBuffalo!

We are offering Economic Statistics and Data Analysis (ECO 380), Econometrics I (ECO 480), and Econometrics II (ECO 481)!

More info: pub.hub.buffalo.edu

Reposted by Caroline Krafft, Gema Zamarro, Todd Pugatch

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VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 5d
🆕 Everything you need to know about a PhD in economics

In this blog post, @AbdouNdiayeNYU provides a set of answers to many of the most common questions about economics PhDs: voxdev.org/topic/everyt...
Everything you need to know about a PhD in economics
A set of answers to many of the most common questions about economics PhDs, including: What is an economics PhD? Should I do an economics PhD? And how should I prepare and apply to a PhD programme?
voxdev.org

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 6d
📢 Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers: Job market PhD candidates planning to work in low- and middle-income countries can apply for up to 3 years of supplemental funding.

🗓️ Applications review starting Jan 15, 2026 — early applications prioritized. Apply here: https://ow.ly/6yHi50XTbEF

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 6d
Great podcast summarizing the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel report on how to improve literacy in LMICs.
voxdev.bsky.social VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 6d
🆕 How to solve the global reading crisis 📢

Today on #VoxDevTalks, @benlpiper.bsky.social (Gates Foundation) discusses how effective reading instruction can transform learning outcomes in developing countries: voxdev.org/topic/educat...

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 6d
Many thanks to Journal of Economic Education for inviting us to write this paper. Ungated version here (3/3): papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 6d
The guide is intended for economic educators new to RCTs, but we hope there are insights for experienced researchers too. For instance, we discuss working with implementing partners, navigating data access & FERPA, and the trade-off between individual & clustered randomization. 1/3

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 6d
New paper alert! (Is that still a thing?)

"Using RCTs in Economic Education Research" (w/ @lizschroeder.bsky.social)

It's your ultimate how-to guide for running an RCT in economic education. We cover RCT design, power, IRB, implementation, & more. 1/3 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Using RCTs in economic education research
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have become an essential tool for economists. The credibility revolution in empirical economics emphasizes research designs that identify causal effects, and ran...
www.tandfonline.com

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 6d
My JMP: 1st draft, 2009. Published, 2018.

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VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 6d
🆕 How to solve the global reading crisis 📢

Today on #VoxDevTalks, @benlpiper.bsky.social (Gates Foundation) discusses how effective reading instruction can transform learning outcomes in developing countries: voxdev.org/topic/educat...

Reposted by Diane Coyle, Todd Pugatch

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Oliver Hanney @olihanney.bsky.social · 7d
We have been working on a new @voxdev.bsky.social podcast - Ideas in Development.

In the 1st episode, I have explained the thinking behind this. While there are far too many podcasts in the world, there are not enough out there on the economics relevant to most of the world’s population 🧵

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ubuffaloecon.bsky.social
Economics | University at Buffalo @ubuffaloecon.bsky.social · 7d
There is still time to sign up for one of our 200-level courses for the #Spring2026 semester, #UBuffalo! No pre-requisites, just interesting economics!

We are offering US Economic History, Money and Banking, and Intro to Health Economics!

More info: pub.hub.buffalo.edu

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 7d
Thanks to the participants & (small, but high quality!) audience for making this a successful session.

Great to see old & new friends at ASSA! Now back to work...
toddpugatch.bsky.social Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 10d
Off to Philly for #ASSA2026! For the diehards staying until the last session, I’ll be co-chairing “RCTs in Early Learning” Monday 1pm. Will also be presenting results of a numeracy RCT in Malawi.

Hope to see many of you soon! Get in touch if you want to meet up.

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 7d
Reskeet to save a life!
seema.bsky.social Seema Jayachandran @seema.bsky.social · 7d
For econ RCTs: Make your pre-analysis plan public in the AEA registry before submitting to a journal. Most people set them as private initially and never update that. If you're lucky, referees ask the editor to nag you. More often, no one knows what's prespecified, increasing chance of rejection.

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Seema Jayachandran @seema.bsky.social · 7d
For econ RCTs: Make your pre-analysis plan public in the AEA registry before submitting to a journal. Most people set them as private initially and never update that. If you're lucky, referees ask the editor to nag you. More often, no one knows what's prespecified, increasing chance of rejection.

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AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · 8d
Today is the last chance to apply for the Conference Ambassadors Program, Roe L. Johns Grants, and Conference Subsidies! Don’t miss out-learn more and apply at aefpweb.org/funding-....

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 8d
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toddpugatch.bsky.social Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 10d
Off to Philly for #ASSA2026! For the diehards staying until the last session, I’ll be co-chairing “RCTs in Early Learning” Monday 1pm. Will also be presenting results of a numeracy RCT in Malawi.

Hope to see many of you soon! Get in touch if you want to meet up.

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VoxDev @voxdev.bsky.social · 8d
📢 International migration is one of the most powerful tools available for poverty reduction and economic development.

At our VoxDevLit launch event on January 14, Dean Yang will summarise evidence on international migration.

Register➡️ https://ow.ly/y5n150XRWT9

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d
Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 10d
Off to Philly for #ASSA2026! For the diehards staying until the last session, I’ll be co-chairing “RCTs in Early Learning” Monday 1pm. Will also be presenting results of a numeracy RCT in Malawi.

Hope to see many of you soon! Get in touch if you want to meet up.

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Cassie 🥞🍗 kween, expert opinion giver, supergenius @kweencassie.bsky.social · 10d
Great. Now the FIFA Peace Prize is meaningless.

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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · 11d
Had a great visit to India (Telangana and Karnataka) last month to check in on two school management RCTs. Many thanks to my hosts @j-pal.bsky.social South Asia, Alokit, and Mantra4Change.

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David Slichter @davidslichter.bsky.social · 26d
🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS 🚨
Research In Labor Economics (rle.iza.org) is planning a volume featuring critical analyses of applied economics research. We are soliciting up to ten new papers that rigorously review an applied microeconomics topic, area, or methodology. #econsky
Home | Research in Labor Economics
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Innovations for Poverty Action @poverty-action.bsky.social · 27d
What’s the most scalable way to support teachers?

New evidence from Ghana suggests training school leaders as in-school coaches—supported by simple edtech—can significantly improve teaching quality.

Read more on early results from an A/B test with Inspiring Teachers: bit.ly/4qgPy6R
Principals as Coaches? An A/B Test suggests it can work | IPA
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Katie M Bollman @kathrynbollman.bsky.social · 28d
Updates on my website today!

-Frosty Climate, Icy Relationships: Cold and Intimate Partner Violence in Peru moves up to the “Accepted Papers” section (JDE!)

-New Counterfactual simulator app for Gun Policy and the Steel Paradox

Check them out at katiebollman.com

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Katie Bollman
Welcome! I am an Assistant Professor of Economics in the School of Public Policy at Oregon State University and an affiliate of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) and the Collabor...
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Todd Pugatch @toddpugatch.bsky.social · Dec 13
…the frequent diversions into contemporary issues in social and economic policy, from Deaton’s distinctive perspective of course. These broke up the textbook style of the book and made it feel like a casual chat with the author. Highly recommended.