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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
This award recognizes outstanding research by exceptional young Latin American economists.
Learn more about his research: pfajgelbaum.scholar.ss.ucla.edu
October 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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
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 is now on Instagram.
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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.
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October 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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.
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October 5, 2026 at 10:17 AM
🚨 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
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Junior Research Scientist (Prof Gupta) at New York University
SIEPR Predoctoral Research Fellows Program
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral-Economic Theory at Harvard University
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Economics & Research Opportunity Alert Week #10
Job opportunities and Events in economics and related fields
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October 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
🚨 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
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Junior Research Scientist (Prof Gupta) at New York University
SIEPR Predoctoral Research Fellows Program
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral-Economic Theory at Harvard University
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October 2, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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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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October 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Weiss Fellowship for Junior Researchers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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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
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The opportunity is open to graduates who:
• Hold a master’s degree from an Italian university
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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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September 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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
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The opportunity is open to graduates who:
• Hold a master’s degree from an Italian university
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Post-doc position at the Center for Migration and Integration at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
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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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September 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Post-doc position at the Center for Migration and Integration at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE)
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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.
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These courses are designed for researchers, economists, policymakers, and professionals who want to strengthen their skills in econmodeling and quant analysis.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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.
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These courses are designed for researchers, economists, policymakers, and professionals who want to strengthen their skills in econmodeling and quant analysis.
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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
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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
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September 23, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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
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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
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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
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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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September 23, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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
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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.
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2. Predoctoral Research Specialist supporting Professors Gideon Bornstein, Sasha Indarte, Sergio Salgado.
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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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September 23, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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.
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2. Predoctoral Research Specialist supporting Professors Gideon Bornstein, Sasha Indarte, Sergio Salgado.
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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.
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The programme is designed for students seeking strong quantitative and analytical skills to address economic and public policy challenges using data.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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.
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The programme is designed for students seeking strong quantitative and analytical skills to address economic and public policy challenges using data.
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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
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
September 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
🚨 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
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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When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal
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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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September 23, 2026 at 7:05 AM
When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal
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When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal
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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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September 23, 2026 at 7:05 AM
When disaster strikes: Migration responses to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal
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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
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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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September 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter
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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
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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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September 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Are We Overstating Social Mobility in Africa? What Household Data Are Quietly Getting Wrong? and Why Place and Schooling Policies Matter
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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.
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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.
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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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September 21, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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.
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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.
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