In this program I review recent scholarship in the field of economics. I summarize papers issued by the National Bureau of Economic research and intermittently interview guests. Please send any feedback to feedback@fer.fyi. You'll find the podcast on the web at http://fer.fyi
My guest in this episode, recorded November 8, 2017, is Fiona Burlig (University of Chicago). We discuss her research on energy efficiency and machine learning. I also summarize some of the recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working papers. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe: Android | iTunes | RSS Paper Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, … Continue reading "Ep 5: Frontiers in Economic Research"
My guest in this episode, recorded November 5, 2017, is Eoin McGuirk (Yale University). We discuss his research on politics and war. I also summarize some of the recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working papers. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe: Android | iTunes | RSS Paper Links: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 … Continue reading "Ep 4: Frontiers in Economic Research"
My guest in this episode, recorded October 27, 2017, is Kristopher Hult (Charles River Associates). We discuss his research on personalized medicine. I also summarize some of the recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working papers. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe: Android | iTunes | RSS Paper Links: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 … Continue reading "Ep 3: Frontiers in Economic Research"
My guest in this episode, recorded October 22, 2017, is John Buckell (Yale University). We discuss his research on regulation of e-cigarettes. References to the literature on this topic are provided below. I also summarize some of the recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working papers. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe: Android | iTunes | RSS Paper … Continue reading "Ep 2: Frontiers in Economic Research"
In this sixth episode, recorded October 3, 2017, I welcome my second guest, Vasil Yasenov (UC Berkeley and IZA). We discuss his research on immigration and labor markets. I also summarize some of the recent National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working papers. Two topics are prominent: immigration and health. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe: Android | … Continue reading "Ep 1: Frontiers in Economic Research"