A programme targeting ‘challenging’ students at middle schools in #Turkey reduced disciplinary incidents, anti-social behaviour and its tolerance, while fostering support between students.
Sule Alan European University Institute Bilkent Economics, Elif Kubilay University of Essex
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Recently published paper in the Journal of Public Economics :

'Tax Wedges, Financial Frictions and Misallocation'
Vol 227 (Nov 2023)

by Árpád Ábrahám, Piero Gottardi, Joachim Hubmer (@JoachimHxx ), & Lukas Mayr (@Lukas_F_Mayr )

sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

New paper with Elif Kubilay highlights the importance of in-depth qualitative inquiry to better target difficult-to-target groups: adolescents.

A study in #Kenya shows that traditional #scam detection tips do not help people differentiate scams from genuine messages, making them overly cautious.
Elif Kubilay, Lisa Spantig Uni Essex Economics Dept, Eva Raiber AMSE, Cahlíková Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Kaaria University of Nairobi
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The Review of Economics and Statistics (REStat) 'Social Exclusion and Ethnic Segregation in Schools: The Role of Teachers' Ethnic Prejudice' co-authored by Sule Alan, Enes Duysak, Elif Kubilay, and Ipek Mumcu:

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Agreed! This was the opening chapter of an exciting research agenda. Stay tuned for the next phase! #Kenya #digitalfinancialinclusion

#EconTwitter We are looking for a Field Coordinator to join our team to run an RCT on innovation grants in Extremadura, Spain. This is a #WorldBank & #EU partnership!

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Last week to apply for this amazing opportunity! Please spread the news :)

We are hiring a pre-doc!

Lucy Kaaria and I presented our paper on scams (joint with Lisa Spantig Eva Raiber and Jana Cahlikova) last week at the Africa Evidence Summit in Kenya. Many thanks to the organisers for doing a great job - I learned a lot and will definitely come back! Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) Busara Center

#WEBINAR : Join Innovations for Poverty Action on Thursday, Mar. 23 at 8AM EST/4PM EAT to learn more about #ConsumerProtection & scam identification in #Kenya with:

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My home country Turkey was hit by a catastrophic earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8, leading to widespread destruction and many casualties. Urgent rescue efforts needed in harsh weather.

To support the efforts, consider donating via: bit.ly/3DEQjAP

New CEPR Discussion Paper - DP17836
Can you spot a scam? Measuring and improving scam identification ability
Elif Kubilay Uni Essex Economics Dept, Eva Raiber AMSE, Lisa Spantig Uni Essex Economics Dept RWTH Aachen, Jana Cahlíková Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Lucy Kaaria University of Nairobi
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NEW paper with Elif Kubilay! Harnessing prosocial psychology in education: increased trust, reciprocity, and cooperation will lead to increased prosperity. But fostering prosocial behavior must be inclusive to ensure social justice for all. Full paper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…