It’s disappointing, I agree. My impression is that many economists are either unaware of the debate; believe it doesn’t affect their work (small numbers etc), or are staying away for fear of offending students & colleagues. It needs to change.
A good thread by @t0nyyates, summing up why gender identity policies need serious scrutiny. I've been surprised by how few economists have come out on this w their usual standard of robustness @EvaPoen @AmandaGosling3https://twitter.com/t0nyyates/status/1144928006743429120 …
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Yes, for many it doesn't affect their work directly (altho I bet when they use 'gender disaggregated' data they understand it means sex). But it affects integrity of research institutions & policy debate - in which they have a stake. I hope more stand up. I'm beyond disappointed.
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Yes! We need places like
@CEP_LSE,@TheIFS and@iseressex to come on board. You can't do evidence based policy without evidenceThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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