Backstory: How Research Papers in Economics Get Made
UC San DiegoTune into the Backstory Podcast with hosts Riccardo Di Cato, Aakash Bhalothia, Santiago Cantillo, and Maddison Erbabian for a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes process of economic research. Each episode unpacks the hidden journey from a paper's conception to its publication, sharing the challenges and triumphs scholars face along the way. Conceptualized by Paul Niehaus and brought to life by UC... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this episode, Maddison speaks with Gautam Rao, Associate Professor at the Haas School of Business and the Department of Economics at UC Berkeley, about his paper titled, "Laboratories of Democracy? Experimental Evidence on Policy Diffusion between... more
Maddison speaks with Claudia Allende, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Claudia shares the backstory behind her paper with Francisco Gallego and Chris Neilson, titled “Approximating the Equilibrium Effects ... more
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The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at how economics research is actually conducted, from idea formation and experimental design to publication and impact. Across recent episodes, guests range from environmental and agricultural economists to development and behavioral economics researchers, often affiliated with universities or international organizations. Conversations typically unpack methodological choices, data challenges, policy relevance, and the human stories behind rigorous work, with a clear emphasis on how papers come to life in the real world. A notable strength is the diversity of topics and geographic focus—everything from groundwater conservation and coffee markets to credit policy and conflict theory—which should appeal... more
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