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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

How valuable are behavioral policies compared with traditional price incentives? New research from @johnlist.bsky.social, Matthias Rodemeier, Sutanuka Roy & Gregory K. Sun finds that nudges can generate demand responses comparable to substantial price interventions.

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In case you missed it: Catch up on the latest economic research and insights from UChicago economists in the BFI Weekly Briefing. Read the latest—and subscribe for future editions: mailchi.mp/uchicago/bfi...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Before the new academic year begins, meet the scholars behind BFI. BFI brings together leading researchers across economics and related fields to exchange perspectives, spark new ideas, and build collaborations. Meet our scholars: bfi.uchicago.edu/scholars/

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How do people really make decisions? Inspired by Richard Thaler's pioneering work in behavioral economics, Eight-ball by Juan Arango Palacios explores uncertainty, choice, and the social pressures that shape human behavior. See the artwork and the research behind it.

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Why do so many of us avoid talking to strangers? New research suggests it's because we're surprisingly bad at predicting how good those conversations will actually feel. 🎙️ New episode of The Pie: bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/tal...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Have you taken a Lyft, shopped at Walmart, or used Facebook in the last decade? You may have been part of a @johnlist.bsky.social experiment. On The Pie, List discusses his new book Experimental Economics: Theory in Practice and what real-world experiments reveal about behavior.

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

At BFI, it starts with bold ideas—and the 200+ economists who pursue them. From cutting-edge research to global impact, the Chicago tradition continues to shape a more informed world. The greatest discoveries lie ahead. ow.ly/jj0H50YS13B

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

BFI at UChicago announces the 2026 Price Theory Summer Camp cohort—40 PhD students from 25 institutions worldwide. A cornerstone of BFI’s Price Theory Initiative, the program brings top young economists to campus for intensive training. bfi.uchicago.edu/news/becker-...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Why did markets stay calm as political pressure on the Fed intensified? In a new episode of The Pie, Randall Kroszner explains why investors still trust the system—and what that says about U.S. institutions. bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/wea...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

What causes the wealth of nations? 250 years after Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations, BFI is launching #Wealth250 — a yearlong look at the foundation, frontier, and future of economics. Follow along for new research, events, and more. ow.ly/NKOo50YOe8f

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌍 From energy access to climate impacts, BFI scholars are researching how environmental challenges shape economies and policy. Explore the latest: ow.ly/fkmE50YOclF

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Miss out on this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? We've got you covered. Catch up on the latest research, events, and more here: ow.ly/FQL750YLcf5

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

What drives organized crime and how can policy respond? At the BFI-UNAB Organized Crime Conference, scholars and policymakers explored gang dynamics, extortion, recidivism, and citizen security across Latin America and beyond. More: ow.ly/EMNY50YK2K9

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Who opts into school choice and who actually benefits? In this episode of The Pie, Chris Campos explains why higher-income, higher-achieving families are more likely to apply, while students who stand to gain the most often miss out. Listen: ow.ly/eviO50YK0Sr

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Miss out on this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? We've got you covered. 🗞️💡 Catch up on the latest research, news, events, and much more here: mailchi.mp/uchicago/bfi-updates-new…

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🎙️ New episode of The Pie: The War in Iran: Oil, Cyber Warfare, and Alliances Four weeks into the conflict, oil supply is disrupted, cyberattacks are escalating, and there’s no clear exit. ⬇️ bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/the...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

📢 Call for Papers: Advances with Field Experiments (AFE) 2026 Join leading researchers using field experiments to answer big economic questions. Submit your abstract by May 29. ⬇️ bfi.uchicago.edu/events/event...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It’s here! UChicago Giving Day is live—now through April 1 at 12pm. Support the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics as we celebrate 250 years of The Wealth of Nations and invest in the future of economics. ⬇️ givetoday.uchicago.edu/schools/TheU...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Miss out on this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? Catch up on the latest research, events, and more here: ow.ly/2KWC50YzWkF

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

How cooperative is the global trading system—really? 🌍 New research finds countries value transfers to foreigners nearly as much as their own citizens—about 75% as much on average.

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Miss this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? Catch up on the latest research, events, and more here: ow.ly/3lex50Ywync

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Why do some places stay rich while others fall behind? In a new episode of The Pie, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg explores how the geography of human capital shapes global inequality. ow.ly/Hj1N50Yw3Or

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Looking for a smart, weekly snapshot of UChicago Economics? BFI's Weekly Briefing brings together new research, events, and conversations from across the Becker Friedman Institute. Subscribe here: ow.ly/bVE250Y5rlu

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📢 Call for Papers: 2026 Reproduction of Society Conference How do contraception, fertility preferences, and policy design shape the modern fertility decline? Submit your paper by April 3, 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/QJBw50YkvFV

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

If you have money in an index fund, you’re benefiting from Eugene Fama’s work. In this Extra Slice of The Pie, the Nobel laureate reflects on a career that reshaped global investing—from the Efficient Market Hypothesis to passive funds. ow.ly/z4qX50Ys4XP

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Introduction to Chicago Economics: Macroeconomic Analysis is now open. Designed for rising high school seniors, this summer program introduces macroeconomic analysis through data, theory, and real-world application—true to the Chicago Economics tradition. ow.ly/pNcG50Y8rHi

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Price Theory Summer Camp! Designed for PhD students outside UChicago, the program focuses on applying core economic tools to real problems. 🗓️ June 14–18 📝 Apply by March 1 🔗 ow.ly/k6ON50Y8mQt

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

For decades, much of China’s policymaking began locally—through experimentation and competition among officials. Shaoda Wang analyzes 3.7M government documents to trace how that system worked—and the economic costs of recent centralization. New ep. of The Pie: ow.ly/NQfs50YhlOr

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The latest BFI Weekly Briefing is out! 🗞️💡📈 Catch up on new research, policy-relevant insights, and updates from the Becker Friedman Institute. Read it here: ow.ly/Fsc350Y9Xyi

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Who really paid for the 2025 tariffs? UChicago economist Brent Neiman returns to The Pie to discuss new research with Gita Gopinath on tariff incidence, why U.S. importers bore most costs, and the long-term economic and diplomatic fallout. 🎧: ow.ly/FcuV50Y8rpk

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

How should we understand human capital, and why does it still matter today? A new Business Economics review examines UChicago economist Pablo Peña's "Human Capital for Humans", connecting modern research to the foundations laid by Gary Becker. ow.ly/qynH50Y6yZS

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Miss out on this week's BFI Weekly Briefing? Catch up on the latest research, events, opportunities, and more here: ow.ly/gkuV50Y1Obn

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We’re excited to spotlight our current Saieh Family Fellows in Economics at Becker Friedman Institute. The program supports early-career scholars as they pursue independent research and collaborate across campus. Meet our current fellows here: ow.ly/TvLF50Y1mC7

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

What does the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro mean for Venezuela & the region? 🎧 UChicago experts Chris Blattman, Ryan Kellogg, and Paul Poast join Rebecca Wolfe to break it down — decline, migration, and what comes next. 👉 ow.ly/Yvfa50Y0mcG

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Stay informed with BFI’s Weekly Briefing📰—your go-to for the latest in economic research, expert insights, and upcoming events. Smart reads, straight to your inbox. Subscribe here 🔗 ow.ly/NvYh50QGICu

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Why do banks exist—and why are they so vulnerable to failure? In this Extra Slice of The Pie, Nobel laureate Douglas W. Diamond explains how short-term debt drives financial crises, from the S&L collapse to 2008—and why bank runs remain a central risk. 🎙️ ow.ly/L8aO50XWnVv

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A year of ideas, impact, and insight. 📈 BFI’s 2025 Year in Review Newsletter is out—featuring research highlights, events, and moments that shaped the year. Take a look back with us. ow.ly/Mumo50XU4bP

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

When does family income matter most for your future? On the newest episode of The Pie, Steven Durlauf explains why parental income during the tween and teen years (ages 12–18) is more predictive of adult outcomes than early childhood. 🎧 Listen/watch: ow.ly/fmU650XSypw

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The Griffin Applied Economics Incubator invites submissions for the 2026 AI in the Workplace Conference, May 28 at the Rubenstein Forum. Explore how AI is reshaping work with researchers, frontier labs, & industry leaders. Apply by Feb 15, 2026: ow.ly/UMj450XICnb

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

New ep. of The Pie! Ariel Kalil discusses Chat2Learn, a tech intervention that sends open-ended conversation prompts to parents to help close early language gaps. The tool boosts vocabulary, encourages richer dialogue & sparks curiosity in young children. ow.ly/bqP350XHE1q

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

What’s the greatest driver of economic growth? Love. Pablo Peña joins host Tess Vigeland to discuss Human Capital for Humans, a book inspired by Gary Becker’s legendary course and grounded in simple, powerful economic ideas. bfi.uchicago.edu/insights/hum...

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Join visiting scholar John Rust for “Who is More Bayesian: Humans or ChatGPT?” on Mon., Dec. 1 at 3:00 PM in Saieh Hall, Room 021. Sponsored by the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics. No registration needed—just stop by!

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Becker Friedman Institute for Economics @beckerfriedman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📅 Nov 21 | University of Chicago–Northwestern China Afternoon Workshop Hosted by BFI-China and the China Lab at Northwestern, this event convenes Midwest scholars and students to explore research on the Chinese economy. 🔗 Register here: ow.ly/xTPq50XpEot

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