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New Directions in Economics Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk Vasco M. Carvalho, Meredith Crowley, Sanjeev Goyal, Matt Elliott, Hamid Sabourian, Chris Harris, Oliver Linton, Alexi Onatski

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econcam.bsky.social @econcam.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
After three years at the helm of the Faculty of Economics, Professor Oliver Linton is stepping down as Chair today, leaving a Faculty that he believes is in a stronger position academically, financially and strategically than when he began. Read his reflections: www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2026/pr...
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Professor Oliver Linton reflects on three years as Chair | Faculty of Economics
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
JI Call for Papers: 2nd Cambridge Alumni in Macro (CAM) Conference, 22-23 April 2027 Apply by 30th Nov 2026 Further details and submission link: www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/event/call-p... #econsky
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 12/09/2026
Cambridge has risen to 2nd place in @theguardian.com University Guide 2027 🎉 We’re proud to rank in the top 3 nationally in 22 subject areas.
Three people in academic robes joyfully jumping in front of Senate House, University of Cambridge. Each holds a bouquet of flowers. Text highlights Cambridge's rise to 2nd place in the Guardian University Guide 2027, with 22 subjects now ranking in the top 3 nationally.
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
'What are the long term effects of school prayer?' ask Benjamin W. Arold, Afonso A. Monteiro & C. Yannelis in a new JI working paper. ➡️Findings show they can shape adult beliefs, family life & economic behaviour. janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econtwitter
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢Don't miss our JI Postdoc Vacancy, starting 2027! ➡️Apply by 15th Dec 2026 www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/vacancy-jane... #econtwitter #econsky @econcam.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk
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econcam.bsky.social @econcam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Iran's economy faces a pivotal moment. New research examines the impact of war and 47 years of sanctions which has produced a siege economy with episodic currency crises and persistent and high inflation. Professor Pesaran’s new WP examines what could happen next: www.econ.cam.ac.uk/publications...
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Sanctions, Wars and Prospects for the Iranian Economy | Faculty of Economics
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Weilong Zhang @econcam.bsky.social has published a new paper: '(Human) Attention is (Still) All You Need: Human Oversight Makes AI-Assisted Social Science'. ➡️Read the paper here: www.econ.cam.ac.uk/publications... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
In a NEW JI WP, JI Postdoc Patrick Allmis @econcam.bsky.social asks: 'How should organizations balance the gains from specialization against the risk of miscoordination when designing complex products?' Read the paper here: www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky #networks #redundancy
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econcam.bsky.social @econcam.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Great research by Dr Zhang published in The Conversation suggests that people who had lower sugar exposure during the first few years of life are significantly less likely to develop several types of cancer later in life and show signs of slower biological ageing. www.econ.cam.ac.uk/media-mentio...
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Conversation: Zhang - Sugar & cancer risk | Faculty of Economics
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Sign up by 1st Sept to attend our 2026 RAPS/RCFS Europe Conference organised by JI Deputy Director, C. Yannelis @econcam.bsky.social & Isil Eril (Ohio State Univ). Programme and details: www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/event/2026-r... #keynesfund
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New JI Working Paper from JI Deputy Director C. Yannelis @econcam.bsky.social et al: 'Artificial Intelligence, Human Capital Risk and Household Portfolio Choice' Read and watch: janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New JI Video: What should you do if you're worried about new technology - such as #AI - taking your job & making your skills irrelevant? 'Own stock in the companies that will benefit', says C. Yannelis @CamEcon in new research. #econsky youtu.be/LbHhucWLL00?...
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ArtificiaI Intelligence, Unemployment Risks & Investing in Stocks - Constantine Yannelis (Cambridge)
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
New JI Publication: Many congratulations to Christopher Rauh @econcam.bsky.social on the acceptance of his paper for publication by @springernature.com: 'Text-Based Measurement of Regional Economic Information' ➡️ janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Publication by C. Rauh @econcam.bsky.social, N. Guner & G. Ventura accepted at Review of Economic Dynamics: 'Means-tested Transfers in the US: Facts and Parametric Estimates' www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
📯NEW JI WP from E. Gallo, R. Heath et al.: Market design research in economics normally focusses on how to improve market efficiency. Our objective here is exactly the opposite: how to design interventions that make illicit markets LESS efficient. www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
📢 NEW WP: What can the flight patterns of birds teach us about #innovation & economic growth? V.M. Carvalho and lukasfreund.bsky.social explore this, developing an empirically grounded theory of growth in which firms forage in idea space. Read ⬇️ www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
New Video: SCORE 3 Keynote Lecture by @durlauf.bsky.social (Chicago) on 'Intergenerational Persistence in Religious Status: Some New Measures', exploring how religion can influence long-run economic outcomes. youtu.be/d89xAyJyD8w?... @templetonrelig.bsky.social stcatharines.bsky.social
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2026 SCORE 3 Lecture: Professor Steven Durlauf – Intergenerational Persistence in Religious Status
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The SCORE Strand 3 Launch Event held at @stcatharines.bsky.social marked the formal launch of the SCORE programme on Religions & Economic Development, led by Prof. Sriya Iyer (Cambridge & Catz) & funded by templetonrelig.bsky.social ➡️Read the story: bit.ly/3T8nJ5t cam.ac.uk durlauf.bsky.social
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
New White Paper by Prof. Sriya Iyer (Cambridge) et al: SCORE Strand 3 White Paper on Religions & Economic Development ➡️ bit.ly/4w5hJc8 Assessing current research & critical gaps in evidence, it sets an agenda for future work. templetonrelig.bsky.social cam.ac.uk durlauf.bsky.social #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
NEW JI EVENT: register your interest by 31 July for our '2nd Biennial JI Microeconomic Theory Conference' here: bit.ly/3TEKUEv 🗓️ 1 - 2 Oct 2026 📍 Jesus College, University of Cambridge
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Exciting new paper (revision) from florinbilbiie.bsky.social & Marc Melitz (Harvard) now published in the JIWP series! janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
NEW JI WP: 'Do NOT Drain the Swamp! #Populism, Bureaucracy & Economic Performance' by JI Visitor Massimo Morelli, Dmitrii Petrukhin & Matia Vannoni janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Published today! From Cambridge University Press and written by our recent JI Visitor, Massimo Morelli, et al. Open access available here for 72 hours: bit.ly/4y56DFr #econtwitter
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The Financial Drivers of Populism in Europe
Cambridge Core - Organisation Studies - The Financial Drivers of Populism in Europe
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
NEW JI WP from V.M. Carvalho @econcam.bsky.social, Matias Covarrubias (Bank of Spain) and Galo Nuñoc (Bank of Spain): 'Planning Against Disasters in Dynamic Production Networks' ➡️ janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/... #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
NEW JI WP: 'The Economic Costs of Religious #Riots in India' by Sriya Iyer econcam.bsky.social cam.ac.uk , Dmitrii Petrukhin (Cambridge), Anand Shrivastava (Azim Premji Univ) #econsky www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/publication/...
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econcam.bsky.social @econcam.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr Oleg Kitov on receiving another prize! The European Economic Association’s Award for Exceptional Teaching recognises his outstanding long-term contribution to education and his evidence-based and student-centred teaching. eeassoc.org/news/eea-202...
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The 2026 #KeynesFund Lecturer was Prof. Leeat Yariv @princetonecon.bsky.social whose work asks how people communicate, coordinate, persuade, deliberate & make decisions together. Watch her popular Cambridge lecture below @cam.ac.uk ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQD... #econsky econcam.bsky.social
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2026 Cambridge Keynes Lecture: Prof. Leeat Yariv
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econcam.bsky.social @econcam.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The conference on geopolitical shocks and uncertainty on ten years since Brexit; organised by the Faculty's Elisa Faraglia & Chryssi Giannitsarou plus Paul Mizen from Kings College London, sponsored by the Janeway Institute, had a lively panel discussion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI2V...
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Brexit at Ten: Panel Discussion from the Conference on Geopolitical Shocks and Uncertainty
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Huge thanks to everyone at the 'Macroeconomic Effects of Geopolitical Shocks & Uncertainty Ten years from the #Brexit Referendum' event! We were delighted to sponsor the event w/ @kingscollege.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/king... bsky.app/profile/prod... See the programme: bit.ly/4eD4rMz #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Watch the video w/ our Deputy Director Constantine Yannelis discussing #AI, #energy innovation and the UK #stockmarket ➡️ lseg.com/en/ftse-russ... #econsky
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AI, energy innovation and the UK stock market
Welcome to the first episode of our new FTSE Russell Convenes Scholar & Investor series, where we bring together academic insight and investment expertise.
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Starts today! W/ the 10th anniv of the #brexit referendum approaching on 23/06, we hear from eminent scholars on the macroeconomic effects. See the full programme: bit.ly/4eOU8WS Delighted to sponsor w/: @kingscollege.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @productivity.bsky.social #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Congratulations Oleg!
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Don't miss this important lecture, delivered by @durlauf.bsky.social - Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy! @templetonrelig.bsky.social #econsky
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Centre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 11/06/2026
📢 #CallForPapers: Conference on Balance Sheet Dimensions, Drivers and Implications of Capital Flows 🗓️ 6 October |📍 @nationalbanken.dk, Copenhagen Organisers: Renato Faccini & Giancarlo Corsetti 🗓️ Deadline: 31 July 2026 🔗 cepr.org/events/balan... #EconSky #EconConf
Balance Sheet Dimensions, Drivers and Implications of Capital Flow

The conference will bring together academic and policy perspectives on capital flows, balance-sheet exposures, liquidity, and currency risk, while introducing a new Danish dataset on capital flows and balance sheets to support future research.
The conference will take place on 6 October 2026, at the Danmarks Nationalbank Copenhagen, Denmark, featuring invited academic and policy panels with Giancarlo Corsetti, Linda Goldberg, Harald Hau, Signe Krogstrup, Anna Seim, and Ida Wolden Bache.
The range of research topics includes (but is not limited to) balance-sheet exposures and capital-flow dynamics, geopolitical shocks, financial intermediaries, FX hedging, policy announcements, global portfolio allocation, asset prices, and funding risk.
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Organisers: Renato Faccini (Danmarks Nationalbank) and Giancarlo Corsetti (European University Institute and CEPR)
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Thanks to all the excellent speakers and participants at the 3rd 'Workshop on Computational Complexity & Economic Decision Making'! We were delighted to sponsor the event w/ the @leverhulme.ac.uk Programme: bit.ly/3QwDFxg Organised by LIPNE lab @econcam.bsky.social lipne.econ.cam.ac.uk #econsky
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econcam.bsky.social @econcam.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Students of the MPhil in Economics and Data Science have gathered for the residential week, bringing together industry experts, students, and alumni. It is designed to connect rigorous academic training with complex, data rich problems from industry. www.econ.cam.ac.uk/news/2026/ec...
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Huge thanks to everyone who attended our recent 'Private Equity, Venture Capital & Private Capital Markets' event, organised by our Deputy Director, C. Yannelis & held at Cambridge's beautiful @pembroke1347.bsky.social Pembroke College. See more: bit.ly/4fIFIZe #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Uniform rules, uneven democracy. NEW Cambridge WP #cwpe by Toke S Aidt & L. Araujo de Freitas shows how the municipal franchise expanded across Victorian England and Wales — but left persistent democratic gaps between boroughs. ➡️ bit.ly/3Rk9edS #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
What do digital ecosystem competition, AI safety research & carbon emissions abatement have in common? They are network games! S. Taylor (Camb) develops new mathematical tools to understand strategic behavior on networks & design welfare-improving interventions. bit.ly/3PFK9cK #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Exciting work on the economics of religion & its implications for development, inequality, & policy was recently discussed at the first SCORE Hub Conference in Oxford by Prof Sriya Iyer, Dr Benjamin Arnold & colleagues. Find out more: score3.econ.cam.ac.uk @templetonworld.bsky.social #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Apply by June 1st to our Call for Papers; don't miss the 2026 RAPS/RCFS Europe Conf in Cambridge this Sept! Organised by Constantine Yannelis, Deputy Director of the JI and held at Pembroke College, Cambridge. Full submission details here➡️ bit.ly/4ujKpgH #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
H.Pesaran et al. have published: 'The Strait of Hormuz, Towards a Long-Lasting Solution' in the #cwpe series: www.econ.cam.ac.uk/sites/defaul... Plus Pro Syndicate have an excellent summary (paywall) here: bit.ly/4fehiGP #econsky
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An Economic Model for Securing Hormuz
Massoud Karshenas, Hashem Pesaran and Ron Smith propose a service-based toll arrangement that would fund a cooperative regional security regime.
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We're delighted to announce that 'Macroeconomic Effects of Geopolitical Shocks and Uncertainty - 10 years from the Brexit Referendum' will be held at kingscollege.bsky.social from 18-19 June 2026 ➡️Find out more: bit.ly/4uxgiSL kingsbschool.bsky.social productivity.bsky.social #econsky
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University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · 08/05/2026
Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎂 A legendary broadcaster, natural historian and Clare College alumnus whose voice has inspired generations worldwide for decades. Thank you for a century of curiosity, wonder and unwavering dedication to life on earth.
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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 07/05/2026
Join Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, Dr Audrey Borowski @camdighum.bsky.social for this event on Monday 11 May 2026. www.cdh.cam.ac.uk/events/41474/
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Thinking in the Age of Generative AI - CDH
Speaker Dr Audrey Borowski, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cambridge Digital Humanities Programme The programme will begin with a light lunch at 14:00. 14:30 - 15.00 | Ryan Heuser (CDH) 'Malign Logits:...
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Sign up by 15th May for the 3rd Workshop on Computational Complexity & Economic Decision Making in Cambridge on 28-29 May 2026. ➡️Find out more and register yr interest here: www.janeway.econ.cam.ac.uk/event/3rd-wo...
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Ahead of her Keynes Lecture next week, @lyariv.com chats with Sarah Taylor @econcam.bsky.social about her talk entitled: 'From Talk to Action: How Communication and Correlation Shape Outcomes'. All are welcome; no booking; 5 May, Camb Law Fac, 5-6.30pm #econsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ciw...
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2026 Keynes Lecture – Interview with Prof. Leeat Yariv
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
📢On 5 May, in Cambridge, Prof Leeat Yariv (Princeton) will deliver the annual Keynes Lecture: 'From Talk to Action: How Communication and Correlation Shape Outcomes'. All are welcome; no need to sign up. Video avail later here: bit.ly/4d5HS2v #keynesfund #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Robert Skidelsky, an eminent economic historian & author of the award-winning 3-volume biography of J. M. Keynes. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time. #econsky
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The Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
NEW #jiwp: JI Visitor, Massimo Morelli (Bocconi) and co-authors, study the main trigger of the rise of The People’s Party, the only major populist movement in American history that was quickly reabsorbed by mainstream parties. #econsky ➡️ bit.ly/4vOdQZF
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