Anwen Zhang

Economist at University of Glasgow. Views are my own.

[Anwen Zhang @AnwenZhang]

New paper alert

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What does beauty have to do with intergenerational inequality? Dan Hamermesh (UT Austin) and I just published a paper at @PNASNews to understand this: https://t.co/7zImiNxrt7

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🆕 Why knowing your HIV status can be fatal when there are no treatment options

Today on VoxDev, @CiancioAlberto @UofGAsbs, Fabrice Kämpfen @EconomicsUCD, @HansPKohler @SociologyatPenn & Rebecca Thornton @Baylor_Business outline research on Malawi: https://t.co/tD2feldqKE

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@CiancioAlberto Congratulations🎉🎊🥳

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@Theholisticpsyc @threadreaderapp unroll

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@AbdisalamHumbul Excellent outcome, congratulations!

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Understanding the consequences of the beauty premium allows us to approach intergenerational mobility from new angles, offering insights into how biology can have profound economic and social impacts across generations.

[Anwen Zhang @AnwenZhang]

New paper alert

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What does beauty have to do with intergenerational inequality? Dan Hamermesh (UT Austin) and I just published a paper at @PNASNews to understand this: https://t.co/7zImiNxrt7

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2) This heritability contributes to inequality: Adult children of attractive parents earn on average about $2,200 more annually than children of average-looking parents.

[Soner Başkaya @BaskayaSoner]

University of Glasgow @UofGAsbs is hiring a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Econometrics. Application deadline 12 Dec 2024
See the link to learn more: https://t.co/2AoyTiJJ3D

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#Economics
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#AdamSmithBusinessSchool

[Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto]

Join the Adam Smith Business School (@UofGAsbs @UofGlasgow ) as a Lecturer in Econometrics! Be part of a dynamic and growing research environment, enjoy competitive benefits, and experience life in a vibrant, bustling city.
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[Anwen Zhang @AnwenZhang]

Congratulations Abdi! All the best for your new journey.

[OPM Somalia 🇸🇴 @SomaliPM]

In today's weekly session, the Cabinet has given its approval to the recommendation presented by the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development regarding the appointment of the Director General of the Somali National Bureau of Statistics. Dr. Abdisalam Abdirahman Mohamed has been appointed to this pivotal role, underscoring the government's continued efforts to enhance its statistical and analytical capabilities.

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New paper by Huihui Song of @LivUni : Detrimental effects of Universal Credit reforms extend to the next generation, leading to an 8 percentage point increase in mental health issues among eligible claimants' children https://t.co/Vw4jKzio2n

[Soner Başkaya @BaskayaSoner]

Join us at @UofGlasgow @UofGAsbs for the 4th Edition of the Summer School for Empirical Macroeconomists which will be taught by Junior Maih (Norges Bank) and myself… We are looking forward to seeing you in #Glasgow on September 10-13… More info at: https://t.co/OqP6iuaUPz

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Why do good-looking kids drink more but smoke less? 👇

[Eugenio Proto @eugenioproto]

Our recent study on #mentalhealth shows and increase of Psychological Distress of young people and a decrease for older (i.e. they are better off) in the recent years in the UK

#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

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Looks to be a fun read!

[Geraint Johnes @geraintjohnes]

This came out… https://t.co/CrXfVyo09b

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This came out… https://t.co/CrXfVyo09b

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@EmilyNix100 @MarttiKaila @jenniferdoleac Congratulations @MarttiKaila ! Looking forward to seeing you in Glasgow soon

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@heelguru Congratulations, well deserved!