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Backstory: Doug Gollin on High-Frequency Human Mobility in Three African Countries

Backstory: Doug Gollin on High-Frequency Human Mobility in Three African Countries

FromBackstory: How Research Papers in Economics Get Made


Backstory: Doug Gollin on High-Frequency Human Mobility in Three African Countries

FromBackstory: How Research Papers in Economics Get Made

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description


In this episode, join Riccardo as he engages with Doug Gollin, a Professor at Tufts University, discussing his paper “High-Frequency Human Mobility in Three African Countries”. This conversation uncovers the intricacies of approaching data-driven projects, maximizing the potential of research ideas, and the complexities involved in managing large datasets. Doug also shares valuable insights on the critical considerations necessary when preparing to share findings with academic audiences. Here is the link to the working paper: https://economics.ucr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11-30-2020-Gollin.pdf
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (16)

Join Riccardo Di Cato, Aakash Bhalothia, and Santiago Cantillo on the 'Backstory Podcast.' We chat with researchers about the real stories behind their papers. From the first idea to the final draft, we uncover the ups and downs of their journey. It's a behind-the-scenes look at economic research. Tune in and discover the stories papers don't tell. The podcast was conceptualized by Paul Niehaus and it is carried out by graduate students at UCSD.