Samuel Bentolila
@samben8.bsky.social
Labor economist at Cemfi
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The kids are Alt-right: la tolerancia de los jóvenes frente al autoritarismo nadaesgratis.es/cabrales/the... Vía @nadaesgratis.bsky.social #Economía
The kids are Alt-right: la tolerancia de los jóvenes frente al autoritarismo
El jueves me desperté con una noticia muy triste: una cuarta parte de los jóvenes ve preferible en determinadas circunstancias un régimen autoritario. Y buscando un poco en la literatura, me doy cuent...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The kids are Alt-right: la tolerancia de los jóvenes frente al autoritarismo nadaesgratis.es/cabrales/the... Vía @nadaesgratis.bsky.social #Economía
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🚨 New working paper!
How well do people predict the results of studies?
@sdellavi.bsky.social and I leverage data from the first 100 studies to have been posted on the SSPP, containing 1,482 key questions, on which over 50,000 forecasts were placed. Some surprising results below.... 🧵👇
How well do people predict the results of studies?
@sdellavi.bsky.social and I leverage data from the first 100 studies to have been posted on the SSPP, containing 1,482 key questions, on which over 50,000 forecasts were placed. Some surprising results below.... 🧵👇
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🚨 New working paper!
How well do people predict the results of studies?
@sdellavi.bsky.social and I leverage data from the first 100 studies to have been posted on the SSPP, containing 1,482 key questions, on which over 50,000 forecasts were placed. Some surprising results below.... 🧵👇
How well do people predict the results of studies?
@sdellavi.bsky.social and I leverage data from the first 100 studies to have been posted on the SSPP, containing 1,482 key questions, on which over 50,000 forecasts were placed. Some surprising results below.... 🧵👇
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New Working Paper! 📢
Read it here: cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2529....
Read it here: cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2529....
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
New Working Paper! 📢
Read it here: cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2529....
Read it here: cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2529....
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China’s export machine is a wake-up call for other nations. But it requires targeted and separate responses for national security, innovation, and jobs—objectives that are too often conflated. My latest. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...
How to Respond to Chinese Imports
Dani Rodrik explains what governments should be doing to address the risks to national security, innovation, and jobs.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
China’s export machine is a wake-up call for other nations. But it requires targeted and separate responses for national security, innovation, and jobs—objectives that are too often conflated. My latest. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...
In this new working paper @yaninadomenella.bsky.social and I study how intensive support can help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs. Spoiler: it not only does but also significantly raises their well-being
November 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
In this new working paper @yaninadomenella.bsky.social and I study how intensive support can help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs. Spoiler: it not only does but also significantly raises their well-being
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How much does out-of-school learning influence foreign-language acquisition? Our new analysis shows that historical national decisions to subtitle imported TV content systematically result in a large positive effect on English-language skills.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
How much does out-of-school learning influence foreign-language acquisition? Our new analysis shows that historical national decisions to subtitle imported TV content systematically result in a large positive effect on English-language skills.
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There are huge differences in death rates from road injuries, even across high-income countries
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
There are huge differences in death rates from road injuries, even across high-income countries
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Banco de España is hiring research economists on the academic jobmarket. Applications close on 16 November. #EconSky
.@bde.es is hiring on the #EconJobMarket . We offer a unique environment in which to develop cutting-edge quality research with an impact on society. www.bde.es/wbe/en/sobre... #BdeResearch#BdeResearch
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Banco de España is hiring research economists on the academic jobmarket. Applications close on 16 November. #EconSky
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Depressing new evidence on work conditions for Amazon delivery drivers (and interesting comparisons with UPS), by Danny Schneider and David Weil theconversation.com/the-unraveli...
The unraveling of workplace protections for delivery drivers: A tale of 2 workplace models
A first-of-its-kind study finds Amazon’s delivery drivers earn less and face more instability than their unionized counterparts.
theconversation.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Depressing new evidence on work conditions for Amazon delivery drivers (and interesting comparisons with UPS), by Danny Schneider and David Weil theconversation.com/the-unraveli...
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Democracies tend to have lower levels of corruption
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Democracies tend to have lower levels of corruption
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The EU is running a tight race to the bottom with the US for fiscal insolvency. Here is a great summary of the situation, and how much fiscal adjustment is required by country:
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November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The EU is running a tight race to the bottom with the US for fiscal insolvency. Here is a great summary of the situation, and how much fiscal adjustment is required by country:
pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/...
pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/...
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What limits agricultural mechanization in Africa?
JMC Sophie Nottmeyer finds that digital monitoring reduces moral hazard between owners and operators in tractor rental markets in Kenya, improving spatial allocation and raising agricultural productivity.
sophienottmeyer.github.io
JMC Sophie Nottmeyer finds that digital monitoring reduces moral hazard between owners and operators in tractor rental markets in Kenya, improving spatial allocation and raising agricultural productivity.
sophienottmeyer.github.io
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
What limits agricultural mechanization in Africa?
JMC Sophie Nottmeyer finds that digital monitoring reduces moral hazard between owners and operators in tractor rental markets in Kenya, improving spatial allocation and raising agricultural productivity.
sophienottmeyer.github.io
JMC Sophie Nottmeyer finds that digital monitoring reduces moral hazard between owners and operators in tractor rental markets in Kenya, improving spatial allocation and raising agricultural productivity.
sophienottmeyer.github.io
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How does after-school childcare affect children's human capital investment?
JMC Sevin Kaytan finds that after-school childcare increases university graduation rates by reshaping children's beliefs and preferences through peer interactions in care centers
sevinkaytan.com
JMC Sevin Kaytan finds that after-school childcare increases university graduation rates by reshaping children's beliefs and preferences through peer interactions in care centers
sevinkaytan.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
How does after-school childcare affect children's human capital investment?
JMC Sevin Kaytan finds that after-school childcare increases university graduation rates by reshaping children's beliefs and preferences through peer interactions in care centers
sevinkaytan.com
JMC Sevin Kaytan finds that after-school childcare increases university graduation rates by reshaping children's beliefs and preferences through peer interactions in care centers
sevinkaytan.com
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La Economía del Desarrollo se hace un hueco en la academia española nadaesgratis.es/jorge-garcia... Vía @nadaesgratis.bsky.social #Economía
La Economía del Desarrollo se hace un hueco en la academia española
Por: Jorge García Hombrados y María Hernández-de-Benito
En Nada es Gratis hemos hablado muchas veces de cómo la economía, más allá de los precios, los mercados o los tipos de interés, sirve para en...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:03 AM
La Economía del Desarrollo se hace un hueco en la academia española nadaesgratis.es/jorge-garcia... Vía @nadaesgratis.bsky.social #Economía
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🚨Fascinating research alert 🚨
"This paper explores how the proportion of teenagers skipping school has changed following the COVID-19 pandemic across the developed world.
We find that this problem is mainly confined to industrialised English-speaking nations, especially affecting teenage girls."
"This paper explores how the proportion of teenagers skipping school has changed following the COVID-19 pandemic across the developed world.
We find that this problem is mainly confined to industrialised English-speaking nations, especially affecting teenage girls."
Interesting comparative study of attendance patterns in OECD countries pre vs. post pandemic by @jakeanders.uk and colleagues!
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The rise in teenagers skipping school across English-speaking countries following the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from PISA - Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability
Many countries are grappling with the long shadow that COVID has cast over their education systems, including dramatic increases in absence from school. This paper presents new insights into this issu...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨Fascinating research alert 🚨
"This paper explores how the proportion of teenagers skipping school has changed following the COVID-19 pandemic across the developed world.
We find that this problem is mainly confined to industrialised English-speaking nations, especially affecting teenage girls."
"This paper explores how the proportion of teenagers skipping school has changed following the COVID-19 pandemic across the developed world.
We find that this problem is mainly confined to industrialised English-speaking nations, especially affecting teenage girls."
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🎓 Thinking about grad studies in #Economics or #Finance?
Applications to CEMFI’s Master and Doctoral programs open soon!
📅 Applications open Nov 11, 2025
💰 Funding deadline Jan 31, 2026
🕓 Final deadline May 31, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.cemfi.es/programs/mas...
📧 [email protected]
Applications to CEMFI’s Master and Doctoral programs open soon!
📅 Applications open Nov 11, 2025
💰 Funding deadline Jan 31, 2026
🕓 Final deadline May 31, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.cemfi.es/programs/mas...
📧 [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🎓 Thinking about grad studies in #Economics or #Finance?
Applications to CEMFI’s Master and Doctoral programs open soon!
📅 Applications open Nov 11, 2025
💰 Funding deadline Jan 31, 2026
🕓 Final deadline May 31, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.cemfi.es/programs/mas...
📧 [email protected]
Applications to CEMFI’s Master and Doctoral programs open soon!
📅 Applications open Nov 11, 2025
💰 Funding deadline Jan 31, 2026
🕓 Final deadline May 31, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.cemfi.es/programs/mas...
📧 [email protected]
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📢𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 #𝗝𝗣𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!
📚It brings together research on:
• Institutionalization and digitalization of evaluation
• Employment and social protection policies
• Care and gender equality
• AI applied to evaluation
👉 polipapers.upv.es/index.php/jp...
📚It brings together research on:
• Institutionalization and digitalization of evaluation
• Employment and social protection policies
• Care and gender equality
• AI applied to evaluation
👉 polipapers.upv.es/index.php/jp...
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
📢𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 #𝗝𝗣𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!
📚It brings together research on:
• Institutionalization and digitalization of evaluation
• Employment and social protection policies
• Care and gender equality
• AI applied to evaluation
👉 polipapers.upv.es/index.php/jp...
📚It brings together research on:
• Institutionalization and digitalization of evaluation
• Employment and social protection policies
• Care and gender equality
• AI applied to evaluation
👉 polipapers.upv.es/index.php/jp...
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Official publication day www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shared-pro...
Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate|Hardcover
New, practical approaches to confronting today’s most daunting global issuesFighting climate change, saving democracy, and eradicating poverty are urgent global challenges, yet the world’s...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Official publication day www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shared-pro...
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Just out in the New York Times:
My op-ed on the limits of data-privacy and the need for democratic control in the age of AI.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o...
@nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com
My op-ed on the limits of data-privacy and the need for democratic control in the age of AI.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o...
@nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Opinion | A.I. Is Deciding Who You Are
In the age of A.I., personal data is anything but personal.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Just out in the New York Times:
My op-ed on the limits of data-privacy and the need for democratic control in the age of AI.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o...
@nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com
My op-ed on the limits of data-privacy and the need for democratic control in the age of AI.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/o...
@nytimes.com @nytopinion.nytimes.com
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New Working Paper! 📢
Read it here: www.cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2507....
Read it here: www.cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2507....
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
New Working Paper! 📢
Read it here: www.cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2507....
Read it here: www.cemfi.es/ftp/wp/2507....
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How do durables affect consumption smoothing? Asymmetric information lowers their value as a smoothing tool. We measure lemons penalty for cars using Danish data and show income shocks sustain used car market @richardblundell.bsky.social @ran-gu.bsky.social buff.ly/3j30eyQ
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
How do durables affect consumption smoothing? Asymmetric information lowers their value as a smoothing tool. We measure lemons penalty for cars using Danish data and show income shocks sustain used car market @richardblundell.bsky.social @ran-gu.bsky.social buff.ly/3j30eyQ
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Dropping a beta version of this page while everyone is up and processing baseball!
This tool lets you search the full text of papers from the American Economic Review, American Economic Journal series, and over 30,000 NBER working papers.
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This tool lets you search the full text of papers from the American Economic Review, American Economic Journal series, and over 30,000 NBER working papers.
paulgp.com/econlit-pipe...
Economics Literature Search
Full-text search across 15,000+ papers from top economics journals and NBER working papers. Track how empirical methods have evolved over time.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Dropping a beta version of this page while everyone is up and processing baseball!
This tool lets you search the full text of papers from the American Economic Review, American Economic Journal series, and over 30,000 NBER working papers.
paulgp.com/econlit-pipe...
This tool lets you search the full text of papers from the American Economic Review, American Economic Journal series, and over 30,000 NBER working papers.
paulgp.com/econlit-pipe...
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Can schools change faith? Benjamin Arold, @woessmann.bsky.social & Larissa Zierow find that ending mandatory #ReligiousEducation reduces adult #religiosity by 7%. Students earn more, work longer hours, but pray less and skip church.
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
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October 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Can schools change faith? Benjamin Arold, @woessmann.bsky.social & Larissa Zierow find that ending mandatory #ReligiousEducation reduces adult #religiosity by 7%. Students earn more, work longer hours, but pray less and skip church.
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
doi.org/10.3368/jhr....
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Rafael Repullo has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Málaga
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October 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Rafael Repullo has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Málaga
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¿En la salud y en la enfermedad? Cuando los problemas de salud ponen a prueba el matrimonio nadaesgratis.es/admin/en-la-... Vía @nadaesgratis.bsky.social #Economía
¿En la salud y en la enfermedad? Cuando los problemas de salud ponen a prueba el matrimonio
Por Javier Adrián López Artero (Universidad de Alicante), Anna Sanz-de-Galdeano (Universidad de Alicante y Universidad de Valencia) y Daniela Vuri (Università di Roma Tor Vergata)
En las últimas dé...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
¿En la salud y en la enfermedad? Cuando los problemas de salud ponen a prueba el matrimonio nadaesgratis.es/admin/en-la-... Vía @nadaesgratis.bsky.social #Economía