Joshua Angrist

In this discussion, Joshua Angrist, a Nobel laureate from MIT, Zoe Cullen from Harvard focusing on labor economics, and Marina Gertsberg of the University of Melbourne explore the often overlooked consequences of well-meaning policies. They delve into how good intentions can inadvertently harm those they aim to help, examining pay transparency laws and their paradoxical effects on wages. The impact of the #MeToo movement on academic collaborations is also highlighted, showcasing how it has inadvertently affected women's professional relationships and research opportunities.

Joshua Angrist, a Nobel Prize-winning economist from MIT, dives into the fascinating world of natural experiments. He discusses how the draft lottery and military conscription during the Vietnam era provide unique insights into economic outcomes. Angrist also shares his research on educational policies in Israel, revealing unexpected findings about class size and student achievement. Listeners will be intrigued by creative strategies for buying homes in competitive markets and how psychological factors play a key role in negotiations.