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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21h
Huge congratulations to Professor Pablo Fajgelbaum (UCLA) on being named the Inaugural Laureate of the Amartya Sen Economics Prize by LACEA! This award recognizes outstanding research by exceptional young Latin American economists. Learn more about his research: pfajgelbaum.scholar.ss.ucla.edu
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Economic Misfit is now on Instagram. We’re building a platform for economists and researchers at every stage of their careers, making opportunities across the profession easier to discover. www.instagram.com/economicmisf...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doc positions (1-2 years) for qualified applicants from low- and middle-income countries and/or with a refugee background. theeconomicmisfit.substack.com/p/applicatio...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Save the date: 12 October 2026 #NobelPrize #Economics #EconomicSciences #TheEconomicMisfit
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨 Predoc and Research Positions 🚨 Junior Research Scientist (Prof Gupta) at New York University SIEPR Predoctoral Research Fellows Program Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral-Economic Theory at Harvard University Read more 👇 theeconomicmisfit.substack.com/p/economics-...
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Economics & Research Opportunity Alert Week #10
Job opportunities and Events in economics and related fields
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join a Global Community of Modeling Professionals ecomod.net/modeling-sch...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries theeconomicmisfit.substack.com/p/weiss-fell...
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Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The review of applications for the 2027 cycle will continue on an ongoing basis until the search is closed.
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Bank of Italy is offering 12 research training grants (traineeships) at its Department of Economics and Statistics. The opportunity is open to graduates who: • Hold a master’s degree from an Italian university theeconomicmisfit.substack.com/p/predocrese...
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Predoc/Research Traineeships at Banca d'Italia
If you have a master’s degree from an Italian university with a grade of at least 105/110 and are under 30 , you can apply for 12 research training grants ( traineeships ) to be carried out at the Dep...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Post-doc position at the Center for Migration and Integration at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/29/p...
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Post-doc position at the Center for Migration and Integration at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) | The Economic Misfit
House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP)About the Center for Migration and Integration Research The Center for Migration and Integration Research (CMIR), housed at the SSE House of Governance and Public Policy (GaPP), aims
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
EcoMod Summer School in Rabat, Morocco, starts in just 3 days, from September 28 to October 2, 2026. These courses are designed for researchers, economists, policymakers, and professionals who want to strengthen their skills in econmodeling and quant analysis. ecomod.net/modeling-sch...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Applications Now Open: 2027–28 Princeton in Africa Fellowship Princeton in Africa places young professionals in 12-month fellowships with leading organizations across Africa Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/23/2...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Multidimensional Demographic Modeling (MDM) Research Group, part of the IIASA Population and Just Societies (POPJUS) Program is looking to recruit a motivated early-career researcher (either in the final stage of a PhD or at postdoc level) for 12 months theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/23/r...
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Researcher / Research Scholar - Education, Human Capital and Demography in Rwanda Multidimensional Demographic Modeling (MDM) - rEsearch group | The Economic Misfit
The Multidimensional Demographic Modeling (MDM) Research Group, part of the IIASA Population and Just Societies (POPJUS) Program is looking to recruit a motivated early-career researcher (either in th...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Economic Misfit is now on Instagram. If you’re studying economics, pursuing a PhD, or working in research, follow us on Instagram and stay connected. www.instagram.com/economicmisf...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
1. Predoctoral Research Specialist supporting Professors Patrick Adams, Lu Liu, and Huan Tang. 2. Predoctoral Research Specialist supporting Professors Gideon Bornstein, Sasha Indarte, Sergio Salgado. theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/23/p...
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Pre-Doctoral Research Associate Program at the Rodney L. White Center for Financial research, Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania  | The Economic Misfit
The center offers specially qualified recent college graduates interested in applying to PhD programs the opportunity to work directly with Wharton finance faculty as full-time Research Associates. Ea...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Applications are open for the Master in Data and Economics for Public Policy (DEPP) The programme is designed for students seeking strong quantitative and analytical skills to address economic and public policy challenges using data. programmes.polytechnique.edu/en/master/al...
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Data and Economics for Public Policy Master - Ecole polytechnique
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 LAST WEEK TO APPLY 🚨 Learn Techniques for Microsimulation and Distributional Analysis using STATA, DASP, SUBSIM, and ADePT: ecomod.net/modeling-sch... This course equips you with the practical tools to assess how tax and social protection reforms impact poverty and inequality
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/26/w...
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When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal | The Economic Misfit
By Shailee Manandhar (Rutgers University)In April 2015, Nepal was struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s recent history. The earthquake in...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/26/w...
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When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal | The Economic Misfit
By Shailee Manandhar (Rutgers University)In April 2015, Nepal was struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the country’s recent history. The earthquake in...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/26/a...
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Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter | The Economic Misfit
By Jesugnon Ezechias Djima ( University of Houston)Across West Africa, a powerful belief persists: “I may be born poor, but I will not die poor.” This optimism reflects a deep faith in education, migr...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/26/a...
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Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter | The Economic Misfit
By Jesugnon Ezechias Djima ( University of Houston)Across West Africa, a powerful belief persists: “I may be born poor, but I will not die poor.” This optimism reflects a deep faith in education, migr...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Bates White Economic Consulting PhD Info Session Bates White will be hosting a PhD Info Session for economists interested in learning more about economic consulting and what a career in the field looks like. theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/21/b...
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Bates White Economic Consulting PhD Info Session | The Economic Misfit
September 30, 2026 | 10:00 PM Lisbon timeAre you a PhD economist considering a career outside academia?Bates White is hosting an upcoming PhD Info Session for economists interested in learning more ab...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How Long Do Markets Need to Fully React to Monetary Policy Announcements? theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/27/h...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How Long Do Markets Need to Fully React to Monetary Policy Announcements? theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/27/h...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Belief Gap That Weakens the Fed theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/27/t...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Belief Gap That Weakens the Fed theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/27/t...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 Workshop for Early-Stage Scholars in Economics — Azim Premji University Application Deadline: 27 September 2026 Selected participants will receive travel reimbursement, accommodation, and food. Read more and apply here: theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/19/w...
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Workshop for Early-Stage Scholars in Economics at Azim Premji University | The Economic Misfit
The workshop for Early-Stage Scholars in Economics (ESSE), organised by the Centre for Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE) and the Economics group at the School of Humanities and Social
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 Call for Papers: 2027 Society of Labor Economists (SOLE) Annual Meeting Researchers are invited to submit complete papers for both full and poster sessions. Only one submission per person is permitted. Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026 Read more: theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/09/19/c...
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Call for Papers: 2027 Society of Labor Economists (SOLE) Annual Meeting | The Economic Misfit
The Society of Labor Economists will hold its Thirtieth Annual Meeting April 30 – May 1, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore.Individuals are invited to submit proposals through the MiraSmart online s...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This week’s Economics & Research Opportunity Alert brings together opportunities across economics, research, academia, political science, education policy, and related fields. #AcademicJobs #Econsky #Predoc #Postdoc #Academicsky Read more 👇 theeconomicmisfit.substack.com/p/economics-...
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Economics & Research Opportunity Alert Week #9
Job opportunities and Events in economics and related fields
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📢 EcoMod ONLINE 2026: Learn Economic Modeling From Anywhere Want to build practical skills in quantitative economic modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting, and policy simulation? Register now: ecomodregistration.net/ecomod-schoo... Learn more: ecomod.net/node/11951
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Time vs Money: More time with kids? Or More money for kids? Evidence from India theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/29/t...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Time vs Money: More time with kids? Or More money for kids? Evidence from India theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/29/t...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Wind and the Loot: Effect of Hurricanes on Crimes in the US theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/28/t...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Wind and the Loot: Effect of Hurricanes on Crimes in the US theeconomicmisfit.com/2026/01/28/t...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📢 EcoMod ONLINE 2026: Learn Economic Modeling From Anywhere Want to build practical skills in quantitative economic modeling, scenario analysis, forecasting, and policy simulation? Register now: ecomodregistration.net/ecomod-schoo... Learn more: ecomod.net/node/11951
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Michael Kremer appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist Nobel laureate and development economist Michael Kremer has been appointed Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank Group. Read the World Bank’s announcement: www.worldbank.org/en/news/pres...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Michael Kremer appointed World Bank Group Chief Economist Nobel laureate and development economist Michael Kremer has been appointed Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank Group. Read the World Bank’s announcement: www.worldbank.org/en/news/pres...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's happening today Register Now: cepr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 Call for Papers: DEV-Connect Selected papers may have the opportunity to: • Present at a DEV-Connect webinar with expert discussants • Receive detailed feedback from a mentor or supervisor • Be considered for a special issue of the Journal of Applied Economics economix.fr/en/webinar-d...
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Visiting researcher positions with access to admin data Norwegian University of Science and Technology 3rd Call: Spring semester 2027
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
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The Economic Misfit @theeconomicmisfit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is accepting applications for visiting researcher positions for the Spring 2027 semester. Application deadline: September 30, 2026 Learn more about the opportunity and application requirements: theeconomicmisfit.substack.com/p/visiting-r...
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