Amy Handlan

Assistant Prof at @Brown_Economics. Studying macro, monetary, ML, & text analysis. @UMNews/#UMNEcon and @MasonEconomics alumna.

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

I am extremely excited to join @Brown_Economics this summer! Thank you for the warm welcome!

[Brown Economics @Brown_Economics]

Brown Economics is excited to announce faculty appointments of Amy Handlan from Minnesota (@AmyHandlan), Peter Hull from Chicago
(@instrumenthull), Soonwoo Kwon from Yale, and Elisa Macchi, from Zurich (@alterelim joining January 2023). Welcome to all!

[AMLEDS @AMLEDS1]

Hi #EconTwitter!

🌐Exciting #Webinar Alert!

📚Join us on Friday Jan 17 @11AM EST/5PM CET for an illuminating #AMLEDS Webinar featuring @td_econ (U. of Maryland)

🎓We're delving into the intriguing realm of "Identifying Monetary Policy Shocks: A Natural Language Approach" 1/n

[SED Meeting @SEDmeeting]

The next SED meeting will take place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 27-29.

Submissions are open: https://t.co/cyXaJKIoFc

Deadline: Feb 15!!

@afogli001 @emanresa82 @paures12 @RevEconDyn

[Brian Albrecht @BrianCAlbrecht]

To no one's surprise, the Nobel Prize goes to Claudia Goldin

Here are 3 things from her to start your dive into her work:

[Elliott Ash @ellliottt]

Now hiring: Predoc positions in AI+Economics at @ETH_en Zurich -- work on exciting projects at this new intersection of fields.

Submit an application here by Nov 22nd:
https://t.co/PWXgWgeILo

Also reviewing applications for PhD students and postdocs.

@econ_ra

[Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute @HellerHurwicz]

Today is the day! We are delighted to launch our new podcast, Heller-Hurwicz Office Hours. Each episode will feature host @cfarrellecon in conversation with Minnesota economists, exploring economic topics that impact our daily lives. Listen at https://t.co/osX1awiihd

[Nick Bloom @I_Am_NickBloom]

Conference on the Macroeconomics of Uncertainty and Volatility, September 6-8 at Stanford University

Looking for recent papers on the cause and effect of uncertainty and volatility, ideally with substantial empirical component.

Please submit by June 5th: https://t.co/AZCKJ7IVci

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

To learn more about our methods and findings, check out the full paper: https://t.co/picIctO1Wm
(This thread was adapted from a ChatGPT response, March 24, 2023)

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

Exciting new research on gender & tone in economics presentations is out! @haoyu906 and I have a new paper where we use a replicable, scalable, machine-learning approach to analyze dynamics in economics presentations. #EconTwitter #GenderInEconomics

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

These findings contribute to ongoing discussions about diversity and inclusion in economics. By understanding the dynamics of gender and tone in presentations, we can foster more inclusive, supportive, and productive environments.

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

...through a chat with ChatGPT! Unlocking the potential of ML in economics, we aim to train future leaders in the field to be knowledgeable, transparent and ethical researchers. Exciting times ahead! #Economics #ML #TextAnalysis #Ethics" So much better 🤣

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

What are the ethical implications of ChatGPT at University? What does ChatGPT have to say for itself? This was our starting discussion for my class “Machine Learning, Text Analysis and Economics” @Brown_Economics.

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

After writing this, I asked ChatGPT to better my tweet: "Get ready for an insightful journey! Our "Machine Learning, Text Analysis and Economics" course at@Brown_Economics has begun with a bang exploring the ethical and practical implications of AI ...

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

Minnesota reception at #ASSA2023 was AMAZING! God bless Minnesota Economics! #UMN @UMNews #EconTwitter #econ @TimTkehoe

[Amy Handlan @AmyHandlan]

Looking forward to #ASSA2023! Especially since it's the first ASSA I've attended in person!

[Dr. Alicia Sasser Modestino @SasserModestino]

To continue the conversation about gender within the profession come to this @AEACSWEP session hosted by @Kasey_Buckles and featuring work presented by @danilaserra_eco on econ majors
@mb_econ on remote talks
@AmyHandlan on recorded tones
@mariekekleemans on full professorship