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Economists for Ukraine

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A global non-profit leveraging economic expertise and tech to end Russia's invasion, support Ukrainians, and rebuild. Visit us at econ4ua.org

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Check out another episode of our podcast! Host Olha Zadorozhna and James Hodson, CEO of the AI for Good Foundation, discuss the real economic value of U.S. aid to Ukraine: how much has been delivered, how it compares to EU aid, and who benefits. Listen: youtu.be/0oDZjhbQOuQ?...

Ukraine Aid: The Real Price Tag of U.S. and EU Support.

YouTube video by Kozminski University (Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego)

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Working Paper No. 18: "Ukraine's Labor Market at War: Matching, Reallocation, and Firm Adjustment under Extreme Stress" Authors: Tito Boeri, Giacomo Anastasia, and Oleksandr Zholud Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

"My dog became terribly afraid of shelling, so I had to cover his ears with a scarf and stay up all night so that he would calmly huddle in the shelter.” Svidok ("Witness") is Ukraine's largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & AI4Good. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Read the Project Syndicate op-ed by Econ4UA leadership Tatyana Deryugina, Anastassia Fedyk & Yuriy Gorodnichenko on how Ukraine's economy has defied the odds, and what it will take to keep it standing: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/s...

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How Ukraine’s Economy Has Defied the Odds

Tatyana Deryugina, Anastassia Fedyk and Yuriy Gorodnichenko identify the military, institutional, and financial factors behind the country’s remarkable resilience.

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

New podcast episode! Olha Zadorozhna talks with Econ4UA co-founder @=Tatyana Deryugina on measuring corruption via household data & public procurement. Listen:

Perception vs Reality: What Data Say About Corruption in Ukraine.

Guest - Prof. Tatyana Deryugina – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with Tatyana Deryugina, a distinguished economist,…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Working Paper No. 17: "Can Sanctions Deter Wars? The Russia-Ukraine Case": econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... New model highlights that sanctions must be credible, advance, and war-contingent. Submit research: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Authors: Thierry Mayer, Isabelle Méjean, and Mathias Thoenig

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Help preserve Ukrainian stories! Until March 16, 2026, every post on Svidok.org, Ukraine's largest archive of war testimonies created by @econ4ua.bsky.social & the AI For Good Foundation, will trigger a donation of 50 UAH to purchase interceptor drones. Support: svidok.org/donate-terms

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Virtual workshop: The Craft of Publishing in Economics! @tderyugina.bsky.social and @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social (co-editors of AER) and Scott Kominers (co-editor of REStat) will share insights on publishing in top econ journals. When? March 9, 2026. Register: econ4ua.org/registration...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Read the VoxUkraine op-ed by @econ4ua.bsky.social leadership @tderyugina.bsky.social and Anastassia Fedyk on how Russia's losses in #Ukraine are weakening its grip on the Middle East, and why supporting Ukraine proves strategic beyond just Europe: voxukraine.org/en/russia-s-...

Russia’s Losses in Ukraine Are Reshaping the Middle East

Mass protests have again shaken Iran, and the regime looks more vulnerable—economically, militarily, and politically—in 2026 than it has been...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Episode 2 of our podcast is here! Host Olha Zadorozhna, economist @tderyugina.bsky.social, and head of Vox Ukraine @ilonasolohub.bsky.social discuss Berlin’s recent blackout, and what blackouts reveal about Europe’s energy systems and Ukraine’s resilience. Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcVp...

Science Under Fire — and How to Get Published in Top Journals

YouTube video by Kozminski University (Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego)

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Working Paper No. 16: "You Only Live Twice: Financial Inflows and Growth in a Westward-Facing Ukraine" Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🚨 Close friend of Andrew Kosenko, member of @econ4ua.bsky.social is a deputy commander of an engineering unit fighting in Kramatorsk. He urgently needs our help to purchase a vehicle after getting hit by a russian drone attack. 🚨 Please help: ai4good.org/economists-f...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

“I wake up in the morning—there's no electricity, I come from work—there's none...Sometimes...in the early morning, so I'm lucky to wash my hair." Svidok ("Witness") is Ukraine's largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Donate for Svidok - AI for Good Foundation

Svidok is Ukraine’s largest living museum of people’s experiences of Russia’s full scale barbaric invasion. In partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture,

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Listen to Policy Implications, a new podcast by Economists for Ukraine and Kozminsky University! Episode 1: Olga Zadorozhna and Sasha Talavera, University of Birmingham Economics Professor, discuss how Russia's war reshaped Ukrainian science. Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcVp...

Science Under Fire — and How to Get Published in Top Journals

YouTube video by Kozminski University (Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego)

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Working Paper No. 15: "The European Union and the War in Ukraine: More Money, but Not More Europe" EU response to Ukraine: coalitions of the willing drive military aid while Brussels provides financial support. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research: lnkd.in/gf2nQ5WC

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Last week, Econ4UA and the AI4Good Foundation hosted @portnikov.bsky.social at UC Berkeley for an insightful talk followed by a lively Q&A! All donations went towards vital medical support to Ukrainian defenders and critical aid to civilians left without power. portnikovberkeley.fundraiser.support

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

"Our village has 220 residents, more than half of whom are pensioners… people have been coming to our village club, every day..., and working on nets for four hours." Svidok ("Witness") is Ukraine's largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & AI4Good. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Join us at Vitaly Portnikov’s guest lecture! Mr. Portnikov will host a talk and a Q&A in support of Ukrainian defenders and civilians. When? Wed., Feb 4, 4:00-5:00 PM Where? Chou Hall, UC Berkeley For more information and tickets, visit: portnikovberkeley.fundraiser.support

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

“Just sit with me one last time in my bedroom…” A witness details her best friend parting with her beloved home, which was destroyed by missiles. Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation. Support:

Donate for Svidok - AI for Good Foundation

Svidok is Ukraine’s largest living museum of people’s experiences of Russia’s full scale barbaric invasion. In partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture,

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Lie: In 1992, Russia signed and agreed to the Moscow Agreement, which established a ceasefire and ensured the territorial integrity of Georgia. Truth: In 2008, Russia invaded Georgia and continues to occupy the regions of Tskhinvali and Abkhazia. Learn more:

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Working Paper No. 14: “Refugees and Entrepreneurship: Evidence from Ukrainians in Poland” Impact of refugees: evidence from Ukrainian refugees shows spurring entrepreneurship. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research: lnkd.in/gf2nQ5WC

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

“People continue to bring flowers and toys to the places where people died. Parents go with their children to show what historical truth is.” Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Lie: In 2015, Emilian Gebrev, an arms manufacturer supplying Ukraine, survived a poisoning attempt that Russia denied any role in. Truth: Western officials found Gebrev was poisoned by the Russian GRU Unit 29155. Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian ...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Working Paper No. 13: “Estimating the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict with nightlights data” Night-light data: a novel assessment of war on Ukraine’s economy. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research: lnkd.in/gf2nQ5WC

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Lie: Putin claimed that while Russia had a stockpile of cluster bombs, they have not been used. Truth: Russian cluster munitions killed and wounded at least 890 Ukrainians in 2022 alone, the vast majority of whom were civilians. Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian ...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Read the VoxUkraine op-ed by Econ4UA leadership @tderyugina.bsky.social, Anastassia Fedyk, James Hodson, and @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, which introduces a new approach to measuring corruption in public procurement, applying it to #Ukraine and the #EU: voxukraine.org/en/more-ammu...

More Ammunition for Anti-Corruption Efforts

The extensive corruption investigation at Energoatom underscores the importance of detecting and punishing corruption as early as possible. While corruption...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

“I did not realize that right now at this moment dozens of peaceful people who were sleeping peacefully died,” a witness describes recent bombings. Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Lie: Putin insists that Russia had no intention of meddling in France’s 2017 election. Truth: In 2017, candidate Marine Le Pen got nearly $13 million from a Kremlin-linked loan, and Macron’s campaign was hacked, likely by Russian government cyber actors. Learn more:

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Help us reach our goal! Econ4UA is helping Ukrainian Defenders from Kraken Special Forces procure a pick-up truck, an important piece of equipment vital for their survival. We have reached 40% of our goal. Please help us make it the rest of the way! Donate here: ai4good.org/get-involved...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Did you know that poor enforcement of sanctions results in Russia receiving millions of dollars of funding for the war in #Ukraine? Econ4UA has published a comprehensive overview of current sanctions and suggestions to make them stronger! Read more:

Sanctions on Russia – Economists for Ukraine

Western countries imposed several sanctions on Russia after its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. These sanctions have increased in scope and intensity after Russia launched a full-scale invasion…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

“Today, Russian ballistics destroyed our beloved apartment.” A witness on Svidok.org shows their home, now in ruins. This is an example of the everyday realities of Ukrainians. Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation.

Свідок - це ваш особистий щоденник війни. Ви можете безпечно та надійно зберігати свій досвід життя під час російського вторгнення в Україну та зібрати докази всіх звірств та військових злочинів, які…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Working Paper No. 12: "Rating Government Procurement Markers” This paper develops a transparent framework to examine procurement markets, and applies it to compare Ukraine against EU states. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit Research: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

“This is my mother. Since the beginning of full-scale aggression, [she] has been weaving protective nets and suits for our defenders.” Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Russian strikes devastated #Ukraine’s power grids this weekend, blocking access to heating in winter conditions for millions. Econ4UA has supported Ukrainians through winters since 2022. Our aid is now more needed than ever. Help us send supplies: ai4good.org/economists-f...

Donate for Ukraine - Winter and Power - AI for Good Foundation

Winter is the most challenging time in Ukraine: Russian attacks damage power supply, leaving vulnerable populations in the dark, cold and vulnerable.

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Lie: Putin has repeatedly denied Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. elections. Truth: US Senate Intelligence Committee and US Department of Justice reports both concluded that "election systems in all 50 states were targeted by Russia in 2016." Learn more:

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Did you know that Econ4UA has compiled answers to FAQs about the war in #Ukraine, providing direct and accessible information? Our page covers questions about the origins of the war, the Russian government & how to help, amongst others. Learn more at:

FAQs – Economists for Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest war in Europe since WWII. With the modern flurry of information, it can be hard to keep track of what’s going on. To facilitate an…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

“Russia has targeted Ukraine's railway infrastructure.” A witness on Svidok.org describes Russia’s continued attacks against civilians. Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI4Good Foundation. SupportDonate: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

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Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Lie: A former Chechen insurgent fighter, Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, was killed in Berlin. The Russian government rejected responsibility. Truth: A German court ruled that "the Russian state had orchestrated the murder." Learn more: econ4ua.org/verified-rus...

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian ...

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Read the new @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Econ4UA leadership Anastassia Fedyk, @ygorodnichenko.bsky.social, and @ilonasolohub.bsky.social on the most effective donor support for Ukraine: www2.project-syndicate.org/commentary/u...

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Ukraine Needs a “Victory First” Aid Strategy

Anastassia Fedyk, Yuriy Gorodnichenko and Ilona Sologoub highlight the constraints of the current approach and the need for allies to fund military expenditure.

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Working Paper No. 10: “Engineering Ukraine's Wirtschaftswunder” Analyzing business dynamism, this paper proposes an economic transformation plan for Ukraine. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research:https://lnkd.in/gf2nQ5WC

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

“...Kherson was, is, and will be Ukrainian. And no force will change this.” A witness shares a heartfelt poem on Kherson’s City Day on Svidok.org. Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI for Good Foundation. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Yesterday, Econ4UA co-founder Anastassia Fedyk was interviewed by DW News on the impact of the new EU and U.S. sanctions packages against Russia. Watch the full interview (starting at minute 10:35):

Could frozen Russian assets finance Ukraine's war effort? | DW News

The EU has unveiled sweeping new sanctions on Russia, a day after President Trump moved against Moscow’s oil giants. Ukraine has called the moves "very important", but will sanctions force Putin to…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Lie: Russia denied aiding separatists in eastern Ukraine prior to the full-scale invasion. Truth: Russia largely created the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine, arming them and helping establish a puppet government. Learn more:

Verified Russian Lies – Economists for Ukraine

Anyone calling for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia should first be informed of its extensive history of lies and broken treaties. Economists for Ukraine has compiled proven examples of these Russian…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Working Paper No. 9: “Measuring Corruption From Household Income and Consumption Micro-Data: An International Perspective” Analyzing household surveys, this paper proposes a measure of world-wide public sector corruption. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research: lnkd.in/gf2nQ5WC

Read Working Paper No.9!

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Help #Ukrainian defenders on the front-line! Kraken special forces are asking Econ4UA to help them procure a pick-up truck, an important piece of equipment vital for their survival. Any amount can make a difference. Support our fundraiser: ai4good.org/economists-f...

Donate for Life-changing Defensive Equipment in Ukraine - AI for Good Foundation

We are coordinating a delivery of critical defensive equipment to the Ukrainian defenders, including drones and thermal vision devices.

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

“You can't heat the room for children. It's getting dark quickly,” a witness says on Svidok.org, hosting details of Chernihiv's extended blackout. Svidok (“Witness”) is Ukraine’s largest archive of war testimonies, created by Econ4UA & the AI for Good Foundation. Support: tinyurl.com/ua-svidok

Свідок - це ваш особистий щоденник війни. Ви можете безпечно та надійно зберігати свій досвід життя під час російського вторгнення в Україну та зібрати докази всіх звірств та військових злочинів, які…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Help empower Ukraine’s children: @AIForGood, with Econ4UA, has created education centers in front-line cities in #Ukraine where children are provided with quality education, despite Russian aggression. Support:

Donate: Support Ukraine's Education - AI for Good Foundation

Ukrainian Education: Supporting Ukraine’s Children in Conflict Zones—From Safe Learning Spaces to Essential Life Skills. Ongoing Campaign. Learn More

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Did you know that poor enforcement of sanctions against Russia results in millions of dollars of funding for the war in #Ukraine? Econ4UA has published a comprehensive overview of current sanctions and suggestions to make them stronger! Read more:

Sanctions on Russia – Economists for Ukraine

Western countries imposed several sanctions on Russia after its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. These sanctions have increased in scope and intensity after Russia launched a full-scale invasion…

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Working Paper No. 8: “Shelter in Scholarship: Evidence From a Global Survey of Hosts for Displaced Ukrainian Scientists” Revealed: True effectiveness of global scientific support. Read: econ4ua.org/wp-content/u... Submit research:https://lnkd.in/gf2nQ5WC

Read Working Paper No. 8!

Economists for Ukraine @econ4ua.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Russian sanctions: interesting investigation by @kyivindependent.com exposing the way Russian elites fight Western sanctions. The article features an interview by Econ4UA co-founder Anastassia Fedyk. #Ukraine Read more:

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Investigation: Top Russian defense industry boss tries to lift sanctions, spills own secrets instead

Key findings: * Two years ago, lawyers representing an offshore company went to court to unblock a superyacht that had been detained in a Spanish port due to its links to Sergei Chemezov, an…