iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Anyone else get hooked on watching #Rivals on Hulu? Loving the cast and storyline.

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Just imagine what ~$400B invested into our own economy and people over the last 100 days could have done.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Another funky new gem. An unlikely but pretty cool trio of a Fisherman, half-Beatle, and fresh Air royalty.

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

One of #Rush ‘s coolest albums and a bit of a sleeper. This is shortly after their transition from synth rock in the 80s and finding that new rock groove and grit. The true Professor has such power and dynamics while Geddy getting funky on the bottom end.

121

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Had a fun time hanging around Cambridge w/ #RandallAkee, listening to a fascinating lecture from @dynarski.bsky.social , & getting 5 papers moving along. I’m grateful to have this time to learn and grow.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Creating so more ways to illustrate the causal relationship between alcohol sales and marijuana dispensary entry and proximity in my #EconJMP. 1,000 draws of representative but random selection of retailers and entry timing. Thoughts?

121

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

So there’s going to be a job opening soon?..

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I think the young people call it ‘vibe coding’ while listening to some under appreciated 90s rock. @remhq.bsky.social supplying the chill vibes to keep my artistic side engaged.

100

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Pleasantly surprised from an Amazon shipping mixup where I received this album from @davidgilmour.com . Not familiar with his work but this is a nice blend of a bluesy rock like Pink Floyd met Eric Clapton. Good Friday evening chill music.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

someone needs to arrest and jail @agpambondi.govpeeps.com she is obviously a traitor to this country and protects sex traffickers and wealthy pedophiles

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

To wrap up the night with some classic and calming poetic #BillyJoel.

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Spinning vinyl after a few months hiatus. Appreciating the talent of the octopus #DannyCarey and @toolmusic.bsky.social for decades of insanely great music.

001

Reposted by Thomas Wilk

Midwest Economics Association @meagrinnell.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Register now for the 90th MEA Conference in Chicago, March 20-22, 2026 and save $25. For more info, visit mea.sites.grinnell.edu. Click Here to Register: app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/eve... Conference Welcome Message from MEA President: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

Register now for the 90th MEA Conference in Chicago, March 20-22, 2026 and save $25. For more info, visit http://mea.sites.grinnell.edu.
Click Here to Register: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/74998?preview=true&landing_preview=true
Conference Welcome Message from MEA President: https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1197893/176875895064102313

021

Reposted by Thomas Wilk

Paul Bruno @paul-bruno.com · 15/01/2026

"the passage of [recreational marijuana laws] led to an increase in grocery store trips that involved 'junk food,'... particularly...ice cream, chips, and candy....also led to a decrease in exercise, and suggestive evidence of more time at home." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Couch‐Locked With the Munchies: Effects of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Exercise and Nutrition

As recreational marijuana laws (RML) expanded marijuana access over the last decade, very little is known about the impact of RML on two costly social behaviors that may arise as a consequence of mar...

031

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

AIs today: "You’re correct to expect that if I don’t know with certainty, I should say “I don’t know”, not speculate or cite files that don’t actually contain the license. In this thread, I over-asserted on a few occasions instead of stopping at “unverified,”..." Now to see if future prompts work.

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

when I was first exploring the urgent care market, I made a heat map.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

How is this Biden’s fault? Genuinely curious of your logic.

200

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

It’s almost like any physio could have predicted this.

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy to announce my #EconJMP got accepted at the @meagrinnell.bsky.social annual meeting in Chicago, IL this March. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces and getting some feedback my work. If anyone else is going to be there, DM so we can get a coffee and talk shop.

021

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Unfortunately about half of them do not believe in the federal govt nor their role in it and use their position to undermine the institutions in which they are employed.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I will not be in Philly of the #ASSA this weekend. I didn’t apply due uncertainty in my employment then and now, so did not submit anything. I hope everyone there has a great conference and stellar presentations. If a health economist, there’s a great social hour hosted by #ASHEcon on Saturday. 🎉🍾

000

Reposted by Thomas Wilk

Dr. Gail Saltz @drgailsaltz.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

"Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, 'It will be happier.'" (Alfred Lord Tennyson) #quotes

011

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

sorry to hear. hopefully one day you can referee one of my papers and offer suggestions.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Definitely a masterful way of distracting any viewer of the quality and condition of the home. The owners were asked what style would you like in your home, you can literally pick from anything. Their response: yes.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

So get 7 people together, split the 5k sqft, so only about 700 sqft for $1M each with roommates!…

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

they pretty much did ctlr+a, autofill, color... black

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I thought only Congress could change the name

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The Haag is going to be busy in a few years.

000

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Updated version of my #EconJMP w/ add'l robustness checks overall polishing and transition of story. Full version can be found on my website: www.tomwilk.com/jmp Special thanks to #JoshuaHess & #ZeinaAlSalman for their insightful comments in early drafts and of course my coauthor #TimothyHodge

041

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

so, how's everyone else doing in the job market?!? #EconJobMarket

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Prayers go out to anyone at #BrownUniversity , I hope they're safe and they catch this person soon.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

progress made! whittling down a paper for AJPH and submitted my JMP to AEJ:EP. time for a beer!

020

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Isn’t this the time of year we see employment go up for holiday seasonal jobs?

100

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Each salmon pull-up should be heavily taxed.

100

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I had less constraint than you. It becomes addictive.

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Congratulations! What amp are you using?

110

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

#ASHEcon2026 @ashecon.bsky.social #EconSky I have a lone paper from Gloria Dou on the impacts of SSB taxes on health outcomes that needs a sessions. This would be a great fit for a session on diet, physical activity, and obesity. Please let me know if we can find paper a home!

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

we went from "Obama Care" to "Trump Doesn't Care"

010

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I thought RFK was about making sure drugs passed were safer. Wtf?!?

021

Thomas Wilk @thomaswilk-econ.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

#EconSky #NSDUH #HealthEcon Does anyone know if this is normal this time of year or is this part of the new-world-order we're all dealing with? I swear, finding available data is already hard enough.

010