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Welcome to the ROA Labor Economics Reading Group! We are a community of PhD students who meet regularly to discuss research papers.

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Organizers: Ziyue Zhu, Tianyu Yang, Lei Shi

Meeting Frequency: Weekly/Biweekly

Meeting Time: Friday at 11:00 AM

Location: ROA Flexroom (t.b.d.)

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Modality: In-person

Schedule

2025-26 Reading List/Discussion

Archive

Session Format

1. Introduction of the paper.
2. The paper summary outlines the research question, methodology, findings, and conclusions.
3. Discussion & Critique: The discussant raises key questions, critiques, and alternative viewpoints.
4. Open Discussion: a broader conversation about implications and related research.
5. Wrap-up & Next Paper Assignment

Group Guidelines

Come prepared having read the assigned material