Author "The Parent Trap" https://t.co/xul5qmG7J0 + "Kidding Around" newsletter https://t.co/JcE7jkNAyd. Dad. Economist. Ex-prof at Brown. Tweets are my own.NateHilger.com Redwood City, CAJoined November 2012
In my latest post at Kidding Around I reflect on work by @Econ_Sandy and others showing that later-born kids do worse in many ways & work by @joepricebyu suggesting this reflects less high-quality time with parents.
RCT introduction of a pollution market in Surat, Gujarat.
Pollution fell by 20–30%, and efficiently — gains came from the firms who could cut pollution most effectively.
Mortality benefits are *25 times* costs.
An incredible state/research collaboration.
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Kids Need More Political Power - so let's give it to them!
Why we should lower the minimum voting age, and why it's not crazy to give parents extra votes on behalf of their disenfranchised kids.
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There is no place for political violence, including the horrific incident we just witnessed in Pennsylvania.
It is absolutely unacceptable and must be denounced in the strongest terms.
My heart goes out to all the victims and I wish the former President a speedy recovery.
As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.
As we learn more details about this horrifying incident, let us pray that all those…
RCT reducing leisure screen time among adults and adolescents to *<3 hours per week*. Compliance was high — they exchanged smartphones for flip phones.
Results:
- 45 mins more physical activity per day
- Better mood and well-being (adults)
- Fewer behavioral issues (kids)
I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.
I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
Jill and I are grateful to the Secret…
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
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