Eric Parsons

Economics Professor and Director of Undergrad Studies at Mizzou. Principles of Micro Lecturer. Policy Researcher. Sports and MA Enthusiast. RPCV - Uganda.

[MU Dept of Economics @MizzouEcon]

We are excited to have Dr. Germán Reyes, from Middlebury College visit campus today!

He will present new work, "Experimental Evidence on the Learning Impact of Generative AI" from 3:30-5 pm in LSB 204A. All are welcome.

[SLU PRiME Center @SLU_PRIME]

Are Missouri students growing? Growth model provides a different perspective.

Check out the latest op-ed in The Missouri Independent by PRiME's Dr. Courtney Vahle!

"Some may say that the goal is for students to achieve proficiency so they can be well positioned for success later in life. However, simply moving a child from "below basic" on a standardized test score to "basic," which is not recognized by traditional proficiency metrics, can increase their chances of graduating high school by 25 percent. Isn't that something to celebrate?"

Find it here:
https://t.co/VBRkdgrHtT

[Brittany Street @brittanyrstreet]

So proud of my amazing colleague, @DrAHCarlson! Bravo! 🎉

[Noah Smith 🐇🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 @Noahpinion]

Poverty is the natural state of the Universe -- the sleepless monster that pursues us for our entire lives. Only the great fortress of industrial modernity holds it at bay. Our task is to bring the entire world under the shelter of that fortress.

https://t.co/ai8x4KQHvK

[EFC_FanAdvisoryBoard @EFC_FanAdvisory]

To the @premierleague - on behalf of every single Evertonian on the planet...

We're.
Still.
Here.

You can try to whitewash us out of your history, but we were here before you, and we will ABSOLUTELY be here after you.

We shall NOT be moved.

#WeShallNotBeMoved 💙

[MU Dept of Economics @MizzouEcon]

On Reading Day, we recognized our scholarship winners as well as some of our Outstanding Seniors who were chosen by faculty. All Outstanding Seniors were invited to join @esparsons, Director of Undergrad Studies, for a photo in front of the columns. Congrats to all 2024 Grads!🐯

[Noah Smith 🐇🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 @Noahpinion]

I wish more Americans knew what it was like to live in a social-democratic European country.

https://t.co/nfdN6pH9IH

[Macmillan Learning @MacmillanLearn]

Macmillan Learning launches new #EconEd Awards to recognize extraordinary economics student and instructor. 🎖️ One winner of each will earn a $2,500 prize & trip to the summit this year.

#EdChat #HigherEducation #HigherEd #EdTech

https://t.co/6OKTf1Odup

[Brookings Brown Center @BrookingsEd]

The availability of modern education data systems has not translated into meaningful improvements in how state policies use data to identify students in need of additional resources and supports, note @IshtiaqueFazlul, Cory Koedel, and @esparsons.
https://t.co/NhRUWENWM9

[EEPA Editors @EEPAjournal]

Educational data infrastructure and computing power have advanced greatly, but this has not translated into meaningful improvements in how we use data to identify at-risk students. In a new paper, @IshtiaqueFazlul, @Mizzou’s Cory Koedel, and @esparsons think we can do better.

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

Here's hoping Branthwaite is healthy, so we don't have to see Michael "Calamity" Keane tomorrow. #Everton #MyPLMorning https://t.co/K00whrYQjx via @imgur

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

Macmillan Learning has put together some fun profile videos of their peer consultants. First up, me! https://t.co/mLpqvRXHRa

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

That's my boy!

[Jacob Sirna @JacobSirna]

Rock Bridge leads BSS 3-0 early in the second half! #REPROCKBRIDGE #RockBridgeRocks

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

For the economics instructors out there, here are some fun in-class activities you might want to try (including one from yours truly):

https://t.co/EWfSvULpRw

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

@MatthewAKraft @Stata Maybe not everyone, but . . .

https://t.co/QFXT8yanzM

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

Every semester, I show this @SHAQ clip to 1000+ Mizzou students when discussing dominant strategies. Tomorrow, @djdiesel is going to be right outside my office. I'd love to get the chance to thank him for the sports memories (and great econ examples)!

https://t.co/TjmpkhBktY

[Eric Parsons @esparsons]

@SHAQ Every semester, I show this clip to 1000+ Mizzou students when discussing dominant strategies. Tomorrow, you're going to be DJ'ing right outside my office. Any chance I could say hi and thank you for the sports memories (and great econ examples)?

https://t.co/2jibo6X7Ss

[MU Dept of Economics @MizzouEcon]

Interested in studying poli-sci, public admin & policy, or economics?

Come meet with faculty, advisors, & fellow students and learn about great opportunities in each field. Plus, snacks will be served!

RSVP here for the open house on Aug 18:
https://t.co/lAfw5qiAsw

[MU Dept of Economics @MizzouEcon]

Congratulations to our graduating seniors!

This year Mizzou Economics graduated 60 seniors with GPAs of 3.7 or better.

Good luck to all with your next adventure!

[Dan Goldhaber @CEDR_US]

Important paper for those wanting to use measures of student poverty.

Free and reduced-price meal enrollment does not measure student povert... https://t.co/80lmMaEVZO