I was fortunate to be interviewed some months ago about my forthcoming book by Alex Hollingsworth (Indiana University) and Sebastian Tello-Trillo (University of Virginia) for their podcast, The Hidden Curriculum.
During our hour-long conversation, we also talked about music, my workflow, some of my recent research, and cookbooks. Listen below:
E49 – Insights from an Editor with Nathaniel Hendren – The Hidden Curriculum
In this episode, we talk with Nathaniel Hendren about his work in economics and policy evaluation. Nathaniel is a professor of economics at MIT and the founding director of Opportunity Insights and Policy Impacts. He has received prestigious awards such as the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and the Sloan Fellowship. Nathaniel is also the lead co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics and an associate editor at American Economic Review Insights.
The conversation covers various topics, including:
1. Nathaniel's background and work with Policy Insights and Policy Impacts2. The concept of marginal value of public funds (MVPF) and its importance in policy evaluation3. Challenges in identifying and communicating policy impacts4. Nathaniel's role as an editor and advice for young scholars on journal submissions5. Tips for refereeing and understanding journal processes6. The importance of accountability and timeliness in academic publishing
Recommendations of the Week:Nathaniel recommends a recent paper on the impact of SSI on crime by Manasi Deshpande and Michael Mueller-SmithAlex recommends the email client Spark for better email managementSebastian recommends transferring Chase points to Hyatt for affordable hotel stays.
- E49 – Insights from an Editor with Nathaniel Hendren
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- E47 – How to access restricted data with Sarah Miller
- E46 – Professional misconduct and plagarism with Gary Hoover
- E45 – Founding the Women’s Institute for Science, Equity and Race (WISER) with Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe