Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaColin Camerer @cfcamerer.bsky.social · 16/03/2026IMO this is the most striking finding in this terrific paper— Gun owners (LFAO, red circles) are much less worried about their gun being used to hurt their children or others (Question B) 073
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Why do Americans disagree so fiercely about guns? New paper with @marcellaalsan.bsky.social and Josh Schwartzstein shows owners & non-owners share a common goal — safety — but disagree sharply on whether guns achieve it 🧵 socialeconomicslab.org/research/wor... [1/19]socialeconomicslab.orgThe Universal Pursuit of Safety and the Demand for (Lethal, Non-Lethal or No) Guns - Social Economics LabPersonal lethal firearm ownership has for several decades been a hot button political issue in the United States. This article aims to explore the motivations and beliefs underlying sharply different ... 12110
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaCORE Econ @coreecon.bsky.social · 25/02/2026What do people think causes #inflation? @s-stantcheva.bsky.social's surveys reveal the gulf between how economists & the public understand inflation. Learn more in this Economist in Action video: youtu.be/orXTKWsP74o?... Made possible by @uolondon.bsky.social & the Convocation Trust.youtu.beStefanie Stantcheva: Why do people dislike inflation?YouTube video by CORE Econ 063
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Thank you @tylercowen.bsky.social for linking to our new work on emotions and policy views on @marginalrev.blogsky.venki.dev marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevo...marginalrevolution.comEmotions and Policy Views - Marginal REVOLUTIONI would call this a story of negative emotional contagion: This paper investigates the growing role of emotions in shaping policy views. Analyzing social citizens’ media postings and political party m... 080
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 07/07/2025"To understand America today, study the zero-sum mindset." My piece in @theeconomistevents.bsky.social this week on how zero-sum thinking arises and why it matters so much for policy and politics. Based on our research at the Social Economics Lab. www.economist.com/by-invitatio...economist.comTo understand America today, study the zero-sum mindset, writes Stefanie StantchevaYoung people and city-dwellers are among those most likely to see one group’s gain as another’s loss 56114
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaWashington Center for Equitable Growth @equitablegrowth.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Join us in sending huge congratulations to @harvard.edu professor @s-stantcheva.bsky.social on this accomplishment! 🎉🙌 Stefanie was also one of the first #EGgrantee(s), and her EG-funded research on the effects of taxation on innovation is referenced as a major contribution to the field. #EconSky 191
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaINOMICS @inomics.bsky.social · 05/05/2025👏 Big congratulations to @s-stantcheva.bsky.social for being named the 2025 Clark Medalist! Her research bridges theory, data, and public opinion—shaping the future of economic policy. #ClarkMedal #Economics #PolicyResearch #Harvard #econsky 🔗Read more: inomics.com/news/stefani...inomics.comStefanie Stantcheva named Clark Medalist 2025 | INOMICSStefanie Stantcheva, an accomplished economist, has been named the Clark Medalist for 2025 for her significant contributions to the field of public economics. 1142
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaOxford Academic @academic.oup.com · 09/05/2025Did you know that @qjeharvard.bsky.social is edited by an award-winning economist? 🥇 We're thrilled to share some of @s-stantcheva.bsky.social's expert research with you on the back of this prestigious award. Dive in and let us know what you learn: academic.oup.com/qje/article-... 111
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaFlorian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025We just finalized the program for this year's @nber.org Summer Institute session on Macro Public Finance: www.nber.org/conferences/... Join us on July 17! @s-stantcheva.bsky.social @dirkkruegerier.bsky.socialnber.orgSI 2025 Macro Public Finance 074
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaProject Syndicate @projectsyndicate.bsky.social · 16/06/2025@s-stantcheva.bsky.social, Professor of Political Economy at @harvard.edu and Founder of @socialeconomicslab.bsky.social, is the newest addition to our Forward Thinkers list. Explore our full Forward Thinkers list at the link. bit.ly/4kCDdal #PS30 164
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaHuman Capital HCEO - CEHD @hceconomics.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Congrats to our forward-thinking HCEO member @s-stantcheva.bsky.social! 031
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaFrancesc Trillas Jané @francesctrillas.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Why do people dislike inflation? @s-stantcheva.bsky.social at @coreecon.bsky.social youtu.be/orXTKWsP74o?...youtu.beStefanie Stantcheva: Why do people dislike inflation?YouTube video by CORE Econ 032
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaP.-Guillaume Méon @pgmeon.bsky.social · 01/07/2025How to convey a research article to students. A great job by @s-stantcheva.bsky.social for @coreecon.bsky.social . www.youtube.com/watch?v=orXT...youtube.comStefanie Stantcheva: Why do people dislike inflation?YouTube video by CORE Econ 031
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaVoxEU @ CEPR @voxeu.org · 04/07/2025Fewer reporting requirements had large negative effects on French wealth tax compliance, w/ 35% of wealth taxpayers missing in affected brackets & evading 10% of payments each year. @bgarbinti.bsky.social @s-stantcheva.bsky.social @gabrielzucman.bsky.social et al. cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky 14212
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaAEA Information @aeainformation.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Congratulations to Stefanie Stantcheva (@s-stantcheva.bsky.social) of @harvard.edu, winner of the 2025 John Bates Clark Medal! #econsky www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho...aeaweb.orgStefanie Stantcheva, Clark Medalist 2025 018048
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaErik Brynjolfsson @erikbryn.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Congrats to @s-stantcheva.bsky.social for being recognized for her terrific work on innovation and tax policy: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comHarvard’s Stantcheva Wins Young Economist Award for Work on Tax PolicyHarvard University Professor Stefanie Stantcheva won the 2025 John Bates Clark Medal young economist award for her work on the impact of taxes and subsidies on private decisions. 0327
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaThe Janeway Institute, Cambridge @janewayinstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Huge congratulations to @s-stantcheva.bsky.social, an alumna of econcam.bsky.social, for winning one of the most prestigious prizes in Economics! www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho... 061
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaHuman Capital HCEO - CEHD @hceconomics.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Congratulations to HCEO member @s-stantcheva.bsky.social, who won this year’s John Bates Clark Medal from the AEA. The award recognizes her wide-ranging work that probes the impact of innovation, immigration, and investments in education. So well deserved! www.aeaweb.org/news/press-r...aeaweb.orgAmerican Economic Association Announces Award Recipients for 2025 022
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaHarvardCID @harvardcid.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Huge congratulations to #CIDFacultyAffiliate Stefanie Stantcheva (@s-stantcheva.bsky.social) for being awarded the 2025 Clark Medal from the American Economics Association. Well deserved! 111
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaCSWEP @aeacswep.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Congratulations @s-stantcheva.bsky.social on the John Bates Clark Medal. One of the most prestigious AEA awards, awarded annually each April to an American economist under forty. Judged to have made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho...aeaweb.orgJohn Bates Clark Medal 042
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaCentre for Economic Policy Research @cepr.org · 24/04/2025CEPR congratulates CEPR Research Fellow @s-stantcheva.bsky.social, who has been awarded the 2025 John Bates Clark Medal for her significant contributions to the field of public economics through her rigorous analysis and innovative methods. cepr.org/about/news/s... #EconSky 0297
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaParis School of Economics @pse.bsky.social · 25/04/2025🏅 @s-stantcheva.bsky.social, @harvard.edu Nathaniel Ropes Professor and 2009 APE graduate from PSE, wins the 2025 John Bates Clark Medal (@aeainformation.bsky.social). A major honor for her pioneering research in public economics! 🔗 www.parisschoolofeconomics.eu/en/news/the-...parisschoolofeconomics.euThe 2023 John Bates Clark Medal is awarded to Stefanie Stantcheva (alumni 2009) - Paris School of EconomicsStéfanie Stantcheva has been awarded the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal by the AEA, in recognition of her work. 083
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Deeply honored and humbled by this recognition from the @aeainformation.bsky.social. I owe so much to my co-authors, colleagues, mentors, students & many others: support, inspiration, generosity. Endlessly grateful for all I have learned from you & hope to continue contributing to our field 2512
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Super honored to be included in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social Forward Thinkers list, launched to mark their 30th anniversary and highlight 30 global voices shaping the future of public debate. Explore the full list and learn more about their work here: forwardthinkers1.project-syndicate.org. #PS30 0211
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Regarding trade -- our research shows that only 25% of Americans *disagree with the idea that international trade is zero-sum* — that if one country gains, another must lose. Most people either believe it is zero-sum or aren’t sure. socialeconomicslab.org/research/wor...socialeconomicslab.orgZero-Sum Thinking and the Roots of U.S. Political Differences - Social Economics LabWe investigate the origins and implications of zero-sum thinking -- the belief that gains for one individual or group tend to come at the cost of others. Using a new survey of a representative sample ... 0207
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Thank you @harvardmagazine.bsky.social for covering our research on zero-sum thinking and how it informs current policy developments (with a video too)! www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/04/harv...harvardmagazine.comDemocrats, Republicans, and Zero-Sum Thinking | Harvard MagazineFounder of Harvard’s Social Economics Lab on a mindset held across the bipartisan divide 0104
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The zero-sum mindset seems more and more relevant in the current environment. Thank you @harvardmagazine.bsky.social for the video where I explain our research on why zero-sum thinking is so important and where it comes from. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e16o...youtube.comHarvard Professor Stefanie Stantcheva on Zero-Sum Political ThinkingYouTube video by Harvard Magazine 38224
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 04/04/2025One challenge for trade policy, is that the benefits to consumers (like lower prices) feel vague & abstract—it's hard to see what we'd lose without free trade. Job threats feel immediate, driving support for protectionism. More recent on views on trade👇 13916
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 04/04/20251/19: Seems timely to share a paper which explores how people perceive & understand trade and trade policies. Which factors shape the support for different trade policies? Thread below with the key takeaways #EconTwitter 🧵, and full paper here: socialeconomicslab.org/understandin... 210336
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Why are we not doing more to fight climate change? New study surveys 40k people in 20 countries to understand 1/ what drives support/opposition to important climate policies 2/ how much people know about climate change & 3/ how info can change perceptions socialeconomicslab.org/internationa... 1377
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Super excited to see our paper on attitudes towards climate change out in the @aeajournals.bsky.social American Economic Review today! So much more work to do on this pressing issue--data is publicly available! Short summary thread coming! 1446
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Understanding causality vs. correlation is genuinely hard especially on complex topics like inflation. Our research finds that 60% of Americans think high interest rates cause high inflation & support rate cuts to fight it. But high rates usually respond to inflation,not cause it 1018238
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaRoyal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 25/02/2025📣We are pleased to share the report “Improving the Publication Process in Economics” by an ad-hoc joint AEA-EEA-ES-RES committee - Joseph Altonji, Kevin Lang, Erzo Luttmer, Imran Rasul, Stefanie Stantcheva, Romain Wacziarg and Guido Imbens. Read and share your views👉 buff.ly/4bg6xQi #EconSky 42213
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 27/01/2025🚨 New data alert! Curious about how people really understand inflation—its causes, impacts & what governments should do about it? 📊 You can dive into the data from our project "People's understanding of inflation" here: socialeconomicslab.org/research/pub... Excited to see new analyses!socialeconomicslab.orgPeople’s Understanding of Inflation - Social Economics LabThis paper studies people’s understanding of inflation — their perceived causes, consequences, trade-offs — and the policies supported to mitigate its effects. We design a new, detailed online survey ... 0268
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Very excited to see our paper on climate change forthcoming at the American Economic Review @aeajournals.bsky.social ! We study how people across 20 countries think about climate change and climate policies. 1336
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaAEA Journals @aeajournals.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Forthcoming in the AER: "Fighting Climate Change: International Attitudes Toward Climate Policies" by Antoine Dechezleprêtre, Adrien Fabre, Tobias Kruse, Bluebery Planterose, Ana Sanchez Chico, and Stefanie Stantcheva. www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...aeaweb.orgFighting Climate Change: International Attitudes Toward Climate Policies(Forthcoming Article) - This paper explores global perceptions and understanding of climate change and policies, examining factors that influence support for climate action and the impact of different... 14016
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Delighted to highlight our research on social mobility at Davos #WEF2025. If there is one thing that generates consensus it's that equality of opportunity & more social mobility are good & important! www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...weforum.orgWorld in Numbers: Social MobilityInequality continues to shape economic and social outcomes worldwide, with deep-rooted disparities in access to opportunities and upward mobility. Using cutting-edge data to examine trends and patte... 050
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaBluebery Planterose @bluebery-planterose.com · 23/01/2025Thrilled to see our paper published! Huge thanks to @aeajournals.bsky.social and everyone who supported this work! I'm immensely grateful to my amazing co-authors (especially @s-stantcheva.bsky.social and @adrien-fabre.bsky.social who are around here) 🥳 🥳 3132
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 15/01/2025🚨📊📚Come work with us at the Social Economics Lab at Harvard starting Summer 2025! If you are interested in taxation, public policy, and attitudes towards a range of important topics, apply here: academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14607 085
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Thrilled to share my new paper for my Coase Lecture @LSEnews. I outline my thinking on perceptions & mindsets shaping our policy views- on taxation, climate change, inflation & trade. A wonderful opportunity to share recent research which I am grateful for socialeconomicslab.org/research/pub...socialeconomicslab.orgPerceptions, Mindsets and Beliefs Shaping Policy Views (2024 Economica-Coase Lecture) - Social Economics LabIn this lecture, I investigate how perceptions, mindsets, and beliefs influence public attitudes toward economic policies, building on existing research. I introduce a conceptual framework that highli... 2226
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaInstitut Avant-garde @ecoavantgarde.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Les travaux de @s-stantcheva.bsky.social montrent aussi que nous ne sommes pas tous égaux face à l'inflation. Les ménages aisés absorbent mieux les chocs, tandis que les ménages modestes doivent consentir à des efforts disproportionnés, souvent au détriment de leur qualité de vie. 132
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaAmerican Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 09/01/2025The Trap of Zero-Sum Thinking Zero-sum beliefs hinder collaboration. Viewing gender progress as a competition fosters division, turning shared goals into battles instead of opportunities for mutual success. 154
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Something crucial missing in the inflation debate? The deep sense of inequity & injustice it creates. Lower-income households report making more costly adjustments to cope & many believe higher-income wages keep up with prices easily. For people, it’s about more than prices: it’s also about fairnesssocialeconomicslab.orgWhy do We Dislike Inflation? - Social Economics LabThis paper provides new evidence on a long-standing question asked by Shiller (1997): Why do we dislike inflation? I conducted two surveys on representative samples of the US population to elicit peop... 0277
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 07/01/2025How can open-ended survey questions reveal deeper insights into economic behavior? Our completely revised paper (with new title!) explores recent developments, practical applications & best practices for designing & analyzing these powerful questions. Read more socialeconomicslab.org/research/wor...socialeconomicslab.orgUnderstanding Economic Behavior Using Open-ended Survey Data - Social Economics LabWe survey the recent literature in economics measuring what is on top of people’s minds using open-ended questions. We first provide an overview of studies in political economy, macroeconomics, financ... 35011
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 06/01/2025🚨New dataset alert 🚨Explore a large-scale survey of US respondents on how inflation has impacted them as consumers, workers, and asset holders. 📊 Includes rich open-ended responses and questions about emotions 👉 socialeconomicslab.org/research/pub... 14111
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 03/01/2025🚨🔢 New data alert! If you are curious about people's attitudes towards climate change and related policies, check out this large-scale survey data from 20 countries from our paper. Publicly available with codes here socialeconomicslab.org/research/pub... 🚨🔢socialeconomicslab.orgFighting Climate Change: International Attitudes Toward Climate Policies - Social Economics LabUsing new surveys on more than 40,000 respondents in twenty countries that account for 72% of global CO2 emissions, we study the understanding of and attitudes toward climate change 25729
Stefanie Stantcheva @s-stantcheva.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Thanks to all our reviewers and to my co-editors for their very hard work and tight turnaround at the QJE @qjeharvard.bsky.social 0172
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaAmerican Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Read our latest commentary by @s-stantcheva.bsky.social: aibm.org/commentary/beyond-zero-sum-thinking-on-gender/ 031
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaJessica Roy @jessicaroy.bsky.social · 31/12/2024The economy is good! Wait, no, the economy is bad. Actually, what you think about it depends a lot on how you measure it. I talked to @s-stantcheva.bsky.social about her research on why we dislike inflation: www.sfchronicle.com/personal-fin...sfchronicle.comIs the economy good or bad? The answer may come down to how you define one wordThe economy looks good on paper, but it feels bad to most Americans. An economist took a closer look at what causes the disconnect. 182
Reposted by Stefanie StantchevaPaolo G. Piacquadio @pgpiacquadio.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Scientific committee: @s-stantcheva.bsky.social and #Mar_Reguant Organizing committee: #Stefano_Carattini; @klaus-m-schmidt.bsky.social; and @pgpiacquadio.bsky.social. Accommodation is covered for all participants. Some travel funding for (junior) speakers is available. 042
