Robert H Frank

@econnaturalist

Economics Professor at Cornell University, author of The Economic Naturalist, Luxury Fever, The Darwin Economy, and Success and Luck

Ithaca, New York
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Joined March 2015
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  1. Dec 8

    Spot on, although current institutional incentives strongly favor the second option.

    For scholarly work: Better to take a B+ swing at an A+ question, than to take an A+ swing at a B+ question.
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  2. Dec 7

    Starting Sunday, savor the lengthening afternoons. Ithaca's earliest sunset will be at 4:33:07 tomorrow, December 8, 2018:

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  3. Nov 12

    It actually prevented those losses from being much bigger.

    No, John McCain did not make Republicans lose the House
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  4. Nov 6

    Raining hard in Ithaca, and bad weather forecast for much of the rest of the country. Bad news for progressives, normally, but this year perhaps an advantage for the side with the most energy? Vote!

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  5. Nov 1

    Perfect!

    The only difference between this child and our children is luck.
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  6. Nov 1

    Nate Silver writes that a systematic polling error of 2.5 percent would still leave Dems unlikely to win the Senate: A POLLING error that large is unlikely, yes. But an even larger systematic underestimate of TURNOUT would be no surprise.

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  7. Oct 30

    Is this message getting out in your area? Please make sure your friends and family understand the facts on this issue.

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    Oct 24

    This is quite a moment

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    As my grandmother used to say — a hit dog will holler.
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  9. Oct 22

    Smart friends: What's the most useful thing a non-billionaire could do at this stage to affect election outcomes?

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  10. Oct 20

    With so many House Republicans falsely portraying themselves as champions of people with preexisting conditions, opposition should be asking us to help buy ads reminding voters about who supported the House ACA repeal bill.

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  11. Oct 17

    Great interviewers!

    Jesse and had a great time chatting with about his book, "Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy." Listen now!
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  12. Oct 15

    We're lucky to have .

    Full essay via Robert Frank
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  13. Oct 11

    Well crafted!

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    A friend on a recent trip to visit our border said that we all have time, talent or treasure to offer to the matters that speak to us. Voting is the most powerful thing we can do so I asked my friend to help me direct a little something to remind folks to vote.
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  14. Oct 9

    Sickening.

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    Watch This Clip
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  15. Oct 8

    Another fine piece from Cass:

    On the cruelty, and the ugliness, of Justice Kavanaugh triumphalism - whether or not the Senate was right to confirm him.
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  16. Oct 8

    If you feel uplifted by clear arguments that help you understand the world better, try Duncan Watts's EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS OBVIOUS* (*once you know the answer):

    I had a student ask me for an "uplifting" sociology book and I am at a loss. Can twitter sociologists help?
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  17. Oct 5

    Research indicates that reducing inequality makes the rich healthier, too.

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    Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology says more equal societies are healthier. Read more: (via )
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  18. Oct 4

    Mothers and grandmothers: Make sure your 18-29-year-olds get to the polls on Nov 6!

    Certain to vote in '18, based on late-Sept. Gallup poll: 65+ 82% 50-64 69% 30-49 55% 18-29 26% <----- 🚨
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  19. Oct 1

    Willie Parker is a saint.

    I’m an illiterate Black heathen (with formal education) who will always support LGBTQ people. While I’m at it, I also support DACA, resist Muslim bans, support immigration reform and, universal health care. Oh! I almost forgot: I provide abortions too!
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  20. Sep 23

    Will Ted Cruz's posting of this video hurt Beto? "Of course it's going to work," writes , leading authority on the politics of race. Help prove Serwer wrong: Let Cruz's odious move prompt you to make additional donations to .

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    In Beto O'Rourke's own words
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