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- District-run public school choice boosts achievement—about one grade level. But opt-in systems miss the students who’d benefit most. New research shows mandatory centralized assignment could double these gains. Campos, Chyn, Bruhn & Vazquez ow.ly/w2P950Y9AxR
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- Introduction to Chicago Economics: Macroeconomic Analysis is now open. Designed for rising high school seniors, this summer program introduces macroeconomic analysis through data, theory, and real-world application—true to the Chicago Economics tradition. ow.ly/pNcG50Y8rHi
- Who really paid for the 2025 tariffs? UChicago economist Brent Neiman returns to The Pie to discuss new research with Gita Gopinath on tariff incidence, why U.S. importers bore most costs, and the long-term economic and diplomatic fallout. 🎧: ow.ly/FcuV50Y8rpk
- Applications are now open for the 2026 Price Theory Summer Camp! Designed for PhD students outside UChicago, the program focuses on applying core economic tools to real problems. 🗓️ June 14–18 📝 Apply by March 1 🔗 ow.ly/k6ON50Y8mQt
