Jamin Speer
@jaminspeer.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Economics, University of Memphis
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/jaminspeer/
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/jaminspeer/
Not sure telling the truth is an optimal policy here
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Not sure telling the truth is an optimal policy here
Most of this change occurred in the 60s-70s, mostly stable since mid-80s.
This change is driven by a rise in "high achieving" students who want it all -- rating financial, family, and helping others goals all highly. Students no longer feel like they have to choose between these goals.
This change is driven by a rise in "high achieving" students who want it all -- rating financial, family, and helping others goals all highly. Students no longer feel like they have to choose between these goals.
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Most of this change occurred in the 60s-70s, mostly stable since mid-80s.
This change is driven by a rise in "high achieving" students who want it all -- rating financial, family, and helping others goals all highly. Students no longer feel like they have to choose between these goals.
This change is driven by a rise in "high achieving" students who want it all -- rating financial, family, and helping others goals all highly. Students no longer feel like they have to choose between these goals.
Answer from a public non-elite one:
Yes (university wide policy) but you can only apply after you’ve been here at least 7 years. So doesn’t really help with getting tenure. Most people never even apply because by then they’re old and have kids.
Yes (university wide policy) but you can only apply after you’ve been here at least 7 years. So doesn’t really help with getting tenure. Most people never even apply because by then they’re old and have kids.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Answer from a public non-elite one:
Yes (university wide policy) but you can only apply after you’ve been here at least 7 years. So doesn’t really help with getting tenure. Most people never even apply because by then they’re old and have kids.
Yes (university wide policy) but you can only apply after you’ve been here at least 7 years. So doesn’t really help with getting tenure. Most people never even apply because by then they’re old and have kids.
I’m on sabbatical now but they refuse to call it that. I’m on a professional development assignment.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I’m on sabbatical now but they refuse to call it that. I’m on a professional development assignment.
So he’s been a big butt causing problems for a long time is my point.
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
So he’s been a big butt causing problems for a long time is my point.
November 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Make Macy's great again
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Make Macy's great again
This seems one of the less crazy things he’s said (Low bar, I know). The idea that crime is harming downtown businesses seems plausible (it’s true here).
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This seems one of the less crazy things he’s said (Low bar, I know). The idea that crime is harming downtown businesses seems plausible (it’s true here).
Pictures of the family on a yacht, specifically
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Pictures of the family on a yacht, specifically
Having a yacht does wonders for kids
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Having a yacht does wonders for kids
Chauncey Billups has been named Deputy Attorney General
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Chauncey Billups has been named Deputy Attorney General
nothing shocks me anymore
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
nothing shocks me anymore
Washington monument just came down
October 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Washington monument just came down