Research Notes

My blog about academia, research, and teaching. I share longer and shorter form posts.

The AEA has banned Larry Summers for life

On a statement released on social media, the American Economic Association has communicated that the association has banned Larry Summers for life:

Olivier Simard-Casanova|December 02, 2025

The Financial Times quoted Bluesky posts published by economists

Bluesky is becoming an increasingly appealing social media platform for economists.

Olivier Simard-Casanova|March 02, 2025

Katalin Karikó, status in academia and the lost scientific discoveries

The status game in academia probably comes at a significant social cost.

Olivier Simard-Casanova|October 10, 2023