Elisa Macchi

@alterelim

Economics AP @Brown || @MIT postdoc & @econ_uzh phd || development, behavioral, health

Hairstyle may vary

Boston, MA emacchi.com Joined May 2017

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Elisa Macchi @alterelim Jun 19, 2023

Took a week off and.. this happened! Mindblowing to see my JMP forthcoming in the AER!! ..thanks to the editor @sdellavi and the 3 referees for all the work, I can recommend reading the new version ;)

AEA Journals @AEAjournals Jun 7, 2023

Forthcoming in the AER: "Worth Your Weight: Experimental Evidence on the Benefits of Obesity in Low-Income Countries" by Elisa Macchi. aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
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Elisa Macchi @alterelim Aug 27, 2024

Excited to share that Clara will present our research on the mental health of students and professors in European Economics departments at #EEAESEM24. Don’t miss it—this is an important conversation to have. @vbolotnyy @ClaraSievert @EEANews

Clara Sievert @ClaraSievert Aug 27, 2024

Join me to discuss mental health in the economics profession on Wednesday at 11 am at #EEAESEM24, where I will present our paper on mental health at European Economics Departments!

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Elisa Macchi @alterelim Oct 31, 2023

This is so cool (and smart)! Please watch:) Thanks @econimate !

econimate @econimate Oct 31, 2023

Obesity is a common status symbol in poor countries, where it is often perceived as a signal of wealth. Does this translate to economic benefits?

From @alterelim (@Brown_Economics):

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Elisa Macchi @alterelim Jul 30, 2023

@EmiratesSupport is the worst. 6+ calls, 7+ h, $$$ to change a booking. No flights in economy tomorrow. Ask to check business, the agent refuses because "you cannot afford business". Apparently certain voices/names can $ more than others.

Elisa Macchi @alterelim Jul 30, 2023

@emirates @EmiratesSupport is the worst customer service. 6+ calls, 7+ hours $1k+ to change a booking. No flights in economy tomorrow. The agent refuses to check flights in business bc "you cannot afford business". Apparently certain voices/names can $ more than others.