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on Sociology of Economics |
| By: | Luis Eduardo San Martin (World Bank) |
| Abstract: | The challenge of reproducing economics research has gained increased attention with the growing advocacy for open science in the field. Economics journals and research institutions are quickly adopting reproducibility guidelines, requiring authors to provide code and data for reproducing results and ensuring the trustworthiness of their findings. This presentation delves into the intricacies of achieving reproducibility in Stata works. Since the launch of the World Bank's Reproducible Research Repository, the team has conducted reproducibility verifications and curated reproducibility packages for almost 200 working papers and reports from diverse research teams in the organization, building up a valuable and novel experience into addressing common issues that break reproducibility in Stata analyses. I will present an overview of the workflows and tools the team has developed in response to identified reproducibility challenges in typical Stata works, covering key topics such as controlling the versions of external dependencies and appropriately handling randomness in Stata code. The presentation will include practical strategies for enhancing the transparency and reliability of Stata-based research. |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:boc:osug25:3 |
| By: | Laura Padilla-Angulo (Universidad Loyola Andalucía); Diego Jorrat (University of Seville); José Ignacio Antón (University of Salamanca); Javier Sierra (University of Salamanca) |
| Abstract: | This paper evaluates the effect of a short, interactive popularisation talk on uppersecondary students’ interest in Economics. This contrasts with previous research, which has primarily examined impersonal interventions to boost interest in Economics. The intervention presents Economics as an empirical social science engaged with real-world social problems. Using a cluster-randomised field experiment conducted during secondary-school campus visits in Spain, we find no statistically significant average effect on stated interest in studying Economics. However, the intervention generates substantial heterogeneity: those with stronger altruistic preferences become significantly more likely to express interest after the talk. These findings suggest that informational outreach may shape who perceives the discipline as aligned with their motivations, even if it does not substantially increase overall interest. More broadly, they indicate that presenting Economics as empirical and socially relevant may broaden the profile of those who consider the field. |
| Keywords: | Economics, diversity, popularisation talks, information |
| JEL: | C93 A22 D64 I21 |
| Date: | 2026–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aoz:wpaper:397 |