Anand Murugesan

associate professor @ CEU
researcher @ University of Vienna

[Anand Murugesan @tapasiva]

@ManjunathKS_ mys uru or namma benda kal uru?

[CEU Democracy Institute @CEUDemInst]

🔜 Don’t forget to register now and join us on Monday for this seminar with @tapasiva, @szaszibarnabas, and Flóra Szigeti!

⏰ Feb 2, 3pm CET
📍 Budapest, Nador u. 13

Details:
👉 https://t.co/pHwGFrBQou
Registration:
👉 https://t.co/kNftMIzLXO

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Wordle 1,685 2/6

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Policy takeaway: Uniform child adoption tax credits may inadvertently counteract the subsidies meant to support foster adoptions -- suggesting a need to align incentives towards the goal of better child outcomes. Read full paper here: https://t.co/rxitF1y3Ng

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The 2000s saw a surge in international adoptions, led by celebrities like Madonna and Angelina Jolie, alongside a boom in US fertility technology. But how did these "alternative paths" affect children in the U.S. foster care system? 🧵

#EconTwitter #Adoption #SocialPolicy

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Findings: Increased access to international adoption and ART significantly reduces the likelihood of younger children being adopted from foster care. Our IV strategies show a substitution effect as these alternatives became more accessible.

#FamilyEcon #FosterCare

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Connections
Puzzle #908
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@ManjunathKS_ Namm manayalli idhu baari hit, jackfruit crazy household i live in.

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Driving back to Bangalore on the NE7 — very impressed with the road quality! Quick question: is this headway distance a bit too conservative? Seems to be 3x the average in many countries.
#NationalHighway ⁦@nitin_gadkari⁩

[CEU Democracy Institute @CEUDemInst]

Mark your calendar for the next Rooftop Seminar of our De- and Re-Democratization Workgroup!

🗓️ March 31, 4pm CET
📍 Budapest, Nador u. 13

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🗣️ @jtmartelli
🗣️ @florahevesi97

Details:
👉 https://t.co/QSFAzOBUrW
Registration:
👉 https://t.co/66f5V1bYbB

[Anand Murugesan @tapasiva]

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@kaushikcbasu KC Das may be the bridge between the Bengali and Bengaluru but I hope you’ve tried the “masale” (dosa) and other delicacies that it has to offer. Also theatre… thanks for kind words about my hometown

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My first 5K in months on a cold but contemplative and inspiring route along the Italian coast. Gearing up for the year ahead. May it be filled with good health and joy for everyone!

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I completed a 5K run #2025econ5k along the Adriatic coast. With a shoulder surgery scheduled in less than 2 weeks am OK with 33 minutes. Will pick up pace next year :)

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@dieworkwear Another example of weaving splendor: vibrant cotton saris from Karaikudi, handwoven by a craftsman likely in his late 80s or even 90s, carrying forward centuries of tradition in his art. My wife bought this one last summer! (Nelli handloom, Kanadukathan)

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@dieworkwear Countless artists, young and old, keep this tradition alive, yet many don’t receive the recognition or rewards they deserve. I often choose Khadi for its style and breathability—essential for my fieldwork in India.

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@dieworkwear Thanks for the insightful thread! I know an Italian family in the yarn and high-quality fabric business who visit India annually to source clothing and admire the incredible craftsmanship and artistry. Be it silk, cotton, or the Khadi you’ve highlighted.

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Gargano extends itself longingly into the sea, the spur of the Italian boot. Wishing everyone a restful break.

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The lovely beach town of Vieste in southern Italy overlooking the Adriatic Sea.