Judd Kessler

I'm a professor at @Wharton, an #economist who uses experiments to understand the world, and a native #NewYorker. My book "Lucky by Design" is out this fall.

[Judd Kessler @juddkessler]

A 🧵about "The Gender Gap in Self-Promotion," my paper with @christine_exley that is coming out in the #QJE.

We give subjects a math and science test. First, they guess their score. We then ask them subjective questions about how well they think they did on the test.

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[QJE @QJEHarvard]

Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Gender Gap in Self-Promotion,” by Exley (@christine_exley) and Kessler (@juddkessler): https://t.co/zzbIVjW7Zy

[Ryder Kessler @ryderkessler]

This election is a choice:

❌ the same establishment that’s raised our rents and displaced our neighbors for decades

✅ a new kind of politics that lowers rents and builds homes we can actually afford.

Let’s vote like our community’s life depends on it.

[Wharton Magazine @whartonmagazine]

Professor @juddkessler looks at life’s everyday “markets" — like getting your child into a competitive private school — in one of our Wharton Must-Reads. https://t.co/60WeNsKOQQ

[Sharon Wiatt Jones @WiattJones]

‘Lucky by Design’ Review: The Game of Getting More https://t.co/sRenpSKxfI via @WSJBooks

[Ryder Kessler @ryderkessler]

I’m running for Assembly in District 66!

Why? Because I love New York more than anything—and that means fighting for its future.

It’s time for leaders who aren’t just progressive, but aggressive. Not just resisting, but rebuilding. Not just demanding, but delivering.

[Behavior Change for Good Initiative @BehaviorChange]

We enjoyed a lively conversation between @katy_milkman, @femonomics, and @juddkessler about how behavioral economics can help people get more out of life. We’re glad so many people joined us for this event!

[Annie Duke @AnnieDuke]

Congrats to my good friend and @Wharton professor, @juddkessler on the launch of his new book, Lucky By Design! Grab your copy now!
https://t.co/dgaVVwdaQq

[John A. List @Econ_4_Everyone]

In a world rigged by invisible auctions where kidneys, college spots, and even your dream job are traded like stocks, my friend @juddkessler shatters the myth of meritocracy with his wonderful new book, Lucky by Design.

I just finished it and found it truly wonderful. I view it as an underdog's guide to navigating a world that was set up for others.

https://t.co/plmI845ZvY

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Housing lotteries deserve more scrutiny than they get, @juddkessler argues. They don't create more housing—“worse, they may contribute to the problem by diverting attention from the true paucity of affordable units.” https://t.co/wTFG0Ci6po

[Todd Henry @toddhenry]

THREAD: Why “Luck” Is (Almost) Never Random… Lessons from Lucky by Design

[Scott Kominers @skominers]

My former grad school officemate @juddkessler has a book out today on what market design means for our everyday lives.

1️⃣ I've read it.

2️⃣ It's excellent.

&

3️⃣ I want to share it with you!

I'll be giving away three copies to people who repost this message and reply with the name of their favorite market.

[Deadline 10/16 at noon; must be within Amazon US shipping range to qualify.]

QED 📒👀

[Nate Meikle @nate_meikle]

How can we get more lucky? Wharton Professor Judd Kessler has written a great book about it. And he also shares some excellent tips in this brief interview. @juddkessler

[Katy Milkman @katy_milkman]

Congratulations to my brilliant @Wharton colleague + collaborator @juddkessler on this week’s publication of LUCKY BY DESIGN! Let Judd give you the tools to succeed when competing for a restaurant reservation, concert tix or even your dream job.
Get a copy https://t.co/sV6d3VdTRq

[J-PAL North America @JPAL_NA]

What are the impacts of #summerjobs programs for #NYCYouth? @JPAL affiliate @juddkessler and coauthors found ⬆️ in earnings and employment during the year of participation, and a ⬇️ in incarceration & mortality. Learn more: https://t.co/sNSEwaWz2E

[The Review of Economics and Statistics (REStat) @restatjournal]

Firms give lower scores to candidates following a white man, a new form of indirect bias. Just Accepted paper by Judd B. Kessler @juddkessler, Corinne Low @femonomics, and Xiaoyue Shan @_XiaoyueShan_. https://t.co/Xmorl5t02D

[NBER @nberpubs]

Gender minorities are less confident and provide less favorable self-evaluations than equally performing men on a math and science test, from Billur Aksoy, @christine_exley, and @juddkessler https://t.co/CPW6bYqY6H

[The Economic Journal @EJ_RES]

Forthcoming at EJ: ‘Information Avoidance and Image Concerns’ by Christine L Exley, Judd B Kessler https://t.co/MVcYMGP6Yu @christine_exley @juddkessler @OUPEconomics @RoyalEconSoc #EconTwitter

[Anya Samek 🇺🇦 @AnyaSamek]

Friends and #EconTwitter: I have started a petition to request the AEA to help pursue libel and threats on the EJMR. Please spread the word and sign if you are able. https://t.co/3jl6UjSrYS

[Knowledge at Wharton @whartonknows]

The debut mini-series of the Ripple Effect, our new podcast, explores Women & Work: https://t.co/19NMWKcYyV.

Professors @NRothbard, @Femonomics, @Katy_Milkman, and @JuddKessler, discuss the gender pay gap, “reproductive capital,” and speaking up at work. #InternationalWomensDaThe debut mini-series of the Ripple Effect, our new podcast, explores Women & Work: https://t.co/19NMWKcYyV.

Professors @NRothbard, @Femonomics, @Katy_Milkman, and @JuddKessler, discuss the gender pay gap, “reproductive capital,” and speaking up at work. #InternationalWomensDaThe debut mini-series of the Ripple Effect, our new podcast, explores Women & Work: https://t.co/19NMWKcYyV.

Professors @NRothbard, @Femonomics, @Katy_Milkman, and @JuddKessler, discuss the gender pay gap, “reproductive capital,” and speaking up at work. #InternationalWomensDaThe debut mini-series of the Ripple Effect, our new podcast, explores Women & Work: https://t.co/19NMWKcYyV.

Professors @NRothbard, @Femonomics, @Katy_Milkman, and @JuddKessler, discuss the gender pay gap, “reproductive capital,” and speaking up at work. #InternationalWomensDay

[Judd Kessler @juddkessler]

There's a new podcast featuring @Wharton faculty. The first four podcasts just dropped. One is me talking about my work — with @christine_exley — on the gender gap in self promotion.

Take a listen here: https://t.co/VCJQeffiTt

[Knowledge at Wharton @whartonknows]

🎧 Announcing the Ripple Effect, our newest podcast breaking down the “why” behind @Wharton faculty research.

The Ripple Effect will feature a monthly, topical mini-series where professors share how their latest research influences day-to-day thinking. https://t.co/19NMWKcYyV

[Xiaoyue Shan @_XiaoyueShan_]

Thrilled to share that I'll be joining the Econ Department @NUSingapore as an Assistant Professor this fall!

Grateful for the unwavering support and mentorship of @juddkessler @femonomics @uZoelitz @MichelAMarechal, whose guidance has been invaluable to me!