Vatsal Khandelwal

📢 Call for Papers: 4th Diversity & Human Capital Workshop (@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social) 9–10 June 2026.
Organizers: Javier García-Brazales, @vatsalecon.bsky.social, Sonia Oreffice, @sanchariroy.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 16 MAR 2026
🔗 More info: sites.google.com/view/diversi...

"Behind the Scenes" is a new online seminar series on how research papers actually get made: from early ideas and methods to revisions and publication.

Next up: Nihar Shah on peer review (Wed 4 Feb).

More info: www.bts-seminar.net

Behind the Scenes is an online seminar series on how research papers are made, co-organized by Team Scientist Séverine Toussaert.

The next speakers are Nihar Shah (peer review, Feb 4) and Andrew Gelman (causal inference, Feb 24).

Join their mailing list: forms.office.com/e/XDDyCvs8G6

@climent.bsky.social @sanchariroy.bsky.social

📢 Call for Papers

4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop, June 9–10, 2026 @exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social

We welcome papers in applied microeconomics, including health, labour, education, development, and public economics. Submit your paper by 16 March: bit.ly/3YRaYMa

Excited to join my friends & old colleagues Sev Tousseart & Vatsal Khandelwal for this!!

I'll cover:
- finding ideas outside academia
- data & funding
- empirical papers where identification is hard
- coauthor teams that work
-what to do about "this isn't Econ" comments

📢 The next online Behind-the-Scenes seminar is on 12 December at 3pm UK time, featuring Abi Adams @abicadams.bsky.social who will present the paper “The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships.” Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/jjv0DJtQMF

@uofebusiness.bsky.social @sanchariroy.bsky.social

📢 Thrilled to announce the 4th Diversity and Human Capital Workshop on June 9-10, 2026 at the University of Exeter, featuring keynotes by Sascha Becker, Cynthia Kinnan, and Helmut Rainer! Stay tuned for the Call for Papers—coming soon! More info here: bit.ly/4pjRnjm

Thank you
@statmodeling.bsky.social for featuring the BTS seminar on your blog!

I've been working on a new tool, Refine, to make scholars more productive. If you're interested in being among the very first to try the beta, please read on.

Refine leverages the best current AI models to draw your attention to potential errors and clarity issues in research paper drafts.

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Thanks! I’ve updated the settings, so it should work now.

Many thanks to all who made the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop @uofebusiness.bsky.social possible: presenters, participants, organizers, helpers, and the administrative team!

We are especially grateful to Josh Angrist, Patricia Cortes, and Imran Rasul for their keynote talks!

The third keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop is delivered by Prof. Patricia Cortés (Boston University @bostonu.bsky.social), presenting “Understanding the Barriers to Paternity Leave-Taking: Evidence from Japan.”

#DHC2025
@exeter.ac.uk @uofebusiness.bsky.social

Prof. Imran Rasul (UCL) delivers the 2nd keynote at the 3rd Diversity and Human Capital Workshop at
@uofebusiness.bsky.social, presenting their research on firm behavior and worker outcomes during the pandemic in Uganda.
#DHC2025

Common misperceptions: What people get wrong about the world and why it matters What do people get wrong, i.e. misperceive, about the world? Why do misperceptions matter for economic development? How can fixing misperceptions benefit society?

We get a lot wrong about the world - from others’ beliefs on gender norms, to the willingness of friends to discuss mental health, to the likelihood of contracting diseases.

Today on @voxdev.bsky.social, I've summarised the evidence on common misperceptions: voxdev.org/topic/common...

The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6

@sanchariroy.bsky.social @climent.bsky.social @mahreenmahmud.bsky.social

The last date for submissions for this workshop is March 10th. You can submit your paper here: bit.ly/3EhkEZ6

Anna is discussing the behind-the-scenes of this project right now in the inaugural BTS seminar. bsky.app/profile/vats...

🔍 Check out the new online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar Series by Severine Toussaert and @vatsalecon.bsky.social – a new way to explore research! Instead of just results, speakers dive into the research process—challenges, decisions & surprises. Plus, live audience surveys!

Such a great idea! Also looking forward to the paper(s) with insights from the survey results. #econsky

Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)

An *outstanding* idea, and a terrific lineup to get started. So appreciative you are doing this & I love the thoughtful structure w audience interaction

The "uncut, bloopers included" versions of these papers are in pre-production! Great initiative!!

Our first speaker, Anna Dreber, is presenting on 17th February at 4pm UK time. Register here and we'll send you the zoom link: forms.office.com/e/FUgVh7Jqxi The seminar lineup for the coming months is attached below.

Hello! Severine @oxfordecondept.bsky.social and I @uofebusiness.bsky.social are organising an online Behind-the-Scenes Seminar series, focussing on the story behind research papers + an interactive survey during the seminar to measure & discuss audience beliefs. Find out more here: bts-seminar.net

@uofebusiness.bsky.social @sanchariroy.bsky.social #econsky