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The Mixtape with Scott

scott cunningham
Causal Inference
Econometrics
Labor Economics
Economics
Public Policy
Regression Discontinuity Design
Applied Econometrics
Unions
Health Care
Corporate Finance
University Of Wisconsin
University Of Chicago
Seoul
Inequality
Machine Learning
Oaxaca-Blinder Decomposition
Harvard University
UCLA
Howard H. Baker Policy School
Synthetic Control

The Mixtape with Scott is a podcast in which economist and professor, Scott Cunningham, interviews economists, scientists and authors about their lives and careers, as well as the some of their work. He tries to travel back in time with his guests to listen and hear their stories before then talking with them about topics they care about now. causalinf.substack.com

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In this episode of the Mixtape with Scott, and season 5's "The Odd Couple", featuring Caitlin Myers and myself (Scott Cunningham), we work with Claude Code to make beautiful figures of our identification strategy -- the change in travel distance to t... more

Me and Caitlin Myers are back with our trusted robot command line interface secret agent with a license to kill, Claude Code! This week we continue our live research project studying the closure of abortion clinics across Texas under House Bill 2 and... more

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If the concept of a podcast where two economists use Claude Code to do research together sounds absurd, well, you would not be wrong. But that has not stopped Caitlin Myers and I from doing it. This podcast is about the two of us using Claude Code to... more

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This podcast is part of my long running podcast called “The Mixtape with Scott”, which had historically been an oral history of economics through in-depth interviews with living economists. After around 130 interviews over four seasons, I’m taking a ... more

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Recent Guests

Caitlin Myers
Guest on episode, economist/academic
Middlebury College
Episode: Episode 5 of the Odd Couple: Making Maps with Claude Code!
Hannah Sayre
Former student of Caitlin; RA and economic consultant; pursuing econ PhD applications
Former Middlebury College student; currently in Boston, MA
Episode: The Odd Couple Episode 4: Introducing Hannah
Ariel Pakes
Thomas Professor of Economics at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: [Rerun] Ariel Pakes, Professor and Economist, Harvard University
Dr. Amy Finkelstein
John and Jenny S. McDonald Professor of Economics at MIT and Health Economist
MIT
Episode: [Rerun] Amy Finkelstein, Health Economist and John Bates Clark Award Winner, MIT
Steve Berry
David Swinson Professor of Economics at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: [Rerun] Steve Berry, IO and Structural Econometrics, Yale University
Rocío Titiunik
Professor of Politics at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: [Rerun] Rocío Titiunik, Political Scientist and Quantitative Methodologist, Princeton
Tymon Słoczyński
Assistant professor of economics and econometrician
Brandeis University
Episode: [Rerun] Tymon Słoczyński, Econometrician, Brandeis University
Jon Roth
Assistant professor at Brown University and econometrician
Brown University
Episode: [Rerun] Jon Roth, Econometrician, Brown University
Mohammad Akbarpour
Professor of Economics specializing in mechanism design, micro theory, and social networks.
Stanford University
Episode: [Rerun]: Mohammad Akbarpour, Microeconomic Theory, Stanford

Host

Scott Cunningham
Host of The Mixtape

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Good Podcast

    Really interesting podcast for an aspiring economist. I need a full cover of small worlds though!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kamranhaq
    United States10 months ago
  • A must listen

    Scott loves the econ tribe. I find that a "have you listened to the latest mixtape episode?" will quickly fill most silences amongst the tribe. Thanks Scott!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    camwho?
    Australia3 years ago

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The host is seen as knowledgeable and supportive, creating a sense of community among economists and researchers.
Listeners find the show to be insightful and well-curated, with strong appreciation for both the host and the quality of guests.
Some comments note a strong focus on personal stories alongside technical topics, which can be engaging for a broad audience but may feel dense for newcomers.

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The Odd Couple Episode 4: Introducing Hannah
Q: What hill are you willing to die on?
Hannah rejects a hard stance on a hot topic but shares a personal annoyance about public restroom hand dryers, preferring paper towels for hygiene and environmental considerations.
[Rerun] Steve Berry, IO and Structural Econometrics, Yale University
Q: If you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
Steve Berry expresses a desire to have a conversation with Philip Wright, reflecting on his significant contributions to economics.
S4E24: Amitava Krishna Dutt, Development Economist, Notre Dame
Q: What would you want to say to that young man?
If you want to be an economist, it is still a good subject to pursue because it has many things that go into it, ranging from philosophy to history.
S4E18: Liyang Sun, Econometrics, University of College London
Q: What does that mean, second-tier city?
It's a way of categorizing cities in China based on their size and development, where my city has a population of around 3 million, which is significant but not as large as the major cities like Shanghai.
S4E10: Ted Joyce, Health Economist, CUNY
Q: Did you have any favorite classes?
I graduated in 76. I'm living in Brookline, Mass and around Boston.

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A rigorous, conversation-driven series that pairs economist-host Scott Cunningham with leading scholars and authors to uncover the personal journeys behind influential work. Episodes frequently center on career trajectories, formative experiences, and the evolution of ideas in fields like econometrics, industrial organization, labor economics, and public policy. The show often weaves in mentorship, methodological breakthroughs, and real-world implications of academic research, creating a narrative about how great economists think, learn, and influence policy. A standout pattern is the blend of intimate storytelling with deep dives into technical topics, making the material approachable for non-specialists while staying valuable for practiti... more

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2. Hannah Sayre
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4. Dr. Amy Finkelstein
5. Steve Berry
6. Rocío Titiunik
7. Tymon Słoczyński
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