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by Till Stowasser

Dear PhD Lab, I have had quite a few people telling me that they cannot come to campus tomorrow. I wouldn't mind an online session myself (i.e., saving me the commute and catching up with some sleep), so how about we have tomorrow’s meeting on MSTeams? Time as usual: 11:00 Here is the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a8QjhAG78wXYGugtvgAljYXfvfBvi… See you tomorrow! Till ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Behavioural Science Meetup in Edinburgh: Tuesday, 30th April, 6pm

by Till Stowasser

Dear Behavioural Science cluster, Hopefully of interest to some of you. The Behavioural Insights Community Scotland<https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12093522/> is hosting their second Behavioural Science Meetup in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 30th of April at 6pm. If you are interested in joining this event, please get in touch with either Liz Barker (elizabethhbarker(a)yahoo.co.uk) or Mauro Renna (mrenna.mr(a)gmail.com). Further details below. Best, Till +++++++++++++ * Behavioural science meetup: Tuesday 30th April 6pm * The 2nd behavioural science meet-up for behavioural scientists and related disciplines in Edinburgh and surrounding areas! * Meet in the Green Room Wine Bar on 19-25 William Street, Edinburgh. It's a 10 min walk from Haymarket station. * At the first meetup we had a broad mix of practitioners - healthcare, finance, UX, anthropology, sustainability, economics. For this meetup, we also have academics, data science, quantitative market research and more joining. * Feel free to share with the invite with others! +++++++++++++ ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Fwd: Daron Acemoglu lecture

by David Comerford

Big talk! - Apologies for cross posting Sent from Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Mirko Moro <mirko.moro(a)stir.ac.uk> Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 4:22:07 PM To: David Comerford <david.comerford(a)stir.ac.uk>; Seda Erdem <seda.erdem(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: Fw: Daron Acemoglu lecture Dear both, I guess this email was intended to be sent to you! In any case, this is a great event and we should promote it within the Division! Mirko ________________________________ From: Graeme Roy <Graeme.Roy(a)glasgow.ac.uk> Sent: 05 April 2024 14:18 To: Stuart McIntyre <s.mcintyre(a)strath.ac.uk>; Alex Dickson <alex.dickson(a)strath.ac.uk>; j.skatun(a)abdn.ac.uk <j.skatun(a)abdn.ac.uk>; d.mccausland(a)abdn.ac.uk <d.mccausland(a)abdn.ac.uk>; McLaughlin, Eoin <E.McLaughlin(a)hw.ac.uk>; miguel.costa-gomes(a)ed.ac.uk <miguel.costa-gomes(a)ed.ac.uk>; p.f.allanson(a)dundee.ac.uk <p.f.allanson(a)dundee.ac.uk>; Andrzej Kwiatkowski (Staff) <a.kwiatkowski(a)dundee.ac.uk>; Mirko Moro <mirko.moro(a)stir.ac.uk>; Bhattacharjee, Arnab <a.bhattacharjee(a)hw.ac.uk>; david.jaeger(a)st-andrews.ac.uk <david.jaeger(a)st-andrews.ac.uk>; Joseph Byrne <joseph.byrne(a)strath.ac.uk> Subject: Daron Acemoglu lecture CAUTION: This email originated from outside University of Stirling. Do not follow links or open attachments if you doubt the authenticity of the sender or the content. ________________________________ Dear all, Apologies for any cross-posting, but next month we have Daron Acemoglu coming to Glasgow to give the 2024 Adam Smith Distinguished Speaker lecture. I thought that it might be of interest to some of your colleagues and students. If you could share within your schools that would be much appreciated: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adam-smith-distinguished-speaker-series-tick… I trust everyone is well and hopefully catch-up soon. Thanks, Graeme Graeme Roy Deputy Head of College College of Social Sciences Email: graeme.roy(a)glasgow.ac.uk<mailto:graeme.roy@glasgow.ac.uk> [cid:image001.png@01DA86B8.C7A7AC50] The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401 ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Economics Seminar Series in April

by Seda Erdem

Apologies for cross-posting. Dear colleagues, We are happy to announce that we will be presenting two talks at the Economics Seminar Series in April. We extend a warm welcome to our guest, Tekin Kose from HERU at the University of Aberdeen, and our newest member of the Economics Division, Rachel Scarfe. Both will be sharing their research findings in the field of applied economics. We would be delighted by your presence and support for this event. Please respond to this invitation by 22 March and indicate whether you will be joining, including the buffet lunch, to help us plan catering requirements and to choose an appropriate venue. When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 PM-2:30 PM. Where: C.2B76 12:00-13:00 – Rachel Scarfe, Economics, University of Stirling, “Long-term trends in part-time work” Abstract: In this paper I document new stylised facts about part-time work. First, in many European countries, including the UK, there has been a substantial increase in the percentage of men working part-time since the 1990s. At the same time, the female part-time share has remained stable, or fallen slightly, so that the net effect is a slight increase in the overall part-time share. There has also been an increase in part-time work on the extensive margin; fewer people work very low hours and more work between 20 and 30 hours per week. Second, despite this increase in the quantity of part-time work, the difference in average hourly pay for part-time and full-time work has steadily decreased. In this paper I develop a model of the labour market which can explain both firms’ and workers’ preferences for part- and full-time work. In the equilibrium of the model, part- and full-time workers undertake different tasks. As a result, the model can endogenously generate earnings that are non-linear in hours worked and can explain the patterns seen in the data. 13:00-13:30 – buffet lunch 13:30-14:30 – Tekin Kose, HERU, University of Aberdeen, “Assessing Health and Wellbeing of Individuals with or without a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: Evidence from the PACFiND Study” Abstract: This study aims to explore determinants of health status and wellbeing of individuals who have and have not received a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with people who had a fibromyalgia diagnosis, who was not diagnosed but met criteria for fibromyalgia, and who had pain that is not associated with fibromyalgia. The sample is selected from participants of a previous population survey in Scotland and responses are collected through a postal questionnaire. EQ[1]5D-5L and ICECAP-A survey questions are utilized for measurement of health and wellbeing levels of participants. Generalized linear models and Quantile regressions are used for empirical analysis. Findings reveal that there are no significant differences in average health statuses and wellbeing levels of individuals who have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and who met the criteria for fibromyalgia without a diagnosis. However, individuals with other type of pain report higher average health and wellbeing indicators compared to those with fibromyalgia related diagnosis or symptoms. Participants who are unemployed due to an illness consistently report lower health and wellbeing. Single report significantly lower wellbeing. The Glasgow effect is observed in health and wellbeing measures of this sample. Frequent hospital visits are associated with lower health and wellbeing levels. Regardless of diagnosis status, individuals with fibromyalgia symptoms display similar health-related quality of life and wellbeing levels. Having a diagnosis of fibromyalgia would not improve health and wellbeing of patients. Health services should primarily focus on improving quality of life for individuals with FM symptoms rather than achieving a quicker diagnosis. I look forward to seeing you there. Seda Prof Seda Erdem Joint Head of Economics Member of Behavioral Science Centre Stirling Management School University of Stirling, Stirling, UK [Title: Email - Description: email-icon] seda.erdem(a)stir.ac.uk<mailto:seda.erdem@stir.ac.uk> [Title: phone - Description: phone-icon] +44 (0) 17 8646 7478 [Title: website - Description: website-icon] www.sedaerdem.com<http://www.sedaerdem.com/> ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Our ad for the IAS PhD scholarships

by Till Stowasser

Dear Behavioural Science cluster, The below e-mail was supposed to be sent out on the 4th of March, but I just discovered it in my draft folder, so I am not sure you ever received it. In any case here it is (again): +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Behavioural Science cluster, Just as last year, we have now fielded our own posting on FindAPhD to advertise our cluster in this year's IAS PhD competition. Feel free to circulate the ad in your networks and your social media. https://www.findaphd.com/phds/programme/phd-scholarships-tackling-challenge… [https://www.findaphd.com/images/FAP-social-icon.jpg]<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/programme/phd-scholarships-tackling-challenge…> PhD Scholarships: Tackling Challenges of Environmental and Human Health – A Behavioural Science Approach at University of Stirling on FindAPhD.com<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/programme/phd-scholarships-tackling-challenge…> PhD Programme - PhD Scholarships: Tackling Challenges of Environmental and Human Health – A Behavioural Science Approach at University of Stirling, listed on FindAPhD.com<http://FindAPhD.com> www.findaphd.com<http://www.findaphd.com> Thanks and best wishes, Till ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Invitation to Stirling Economics Seminar Series

by Seda Erdem

Dear colleagues, You're invited to attend our Economics Seminar Series featuring Tekin Kose from the University of Aberdeen. He'll be presenting his work on "Assessing Health and Wellbeing of Individuals with or without a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: Evidence from the PACFiND Study". Date: April 24th (Wednesday) Time: 12:00-13:30 Location: Room 4B96, Cottrell Building A buffet lunch will be provided. Please pass this invitation along to any relevant individuals who may be interested in attending. Looking forward to seeing you there. Seda ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to explore determinants of health status and wellbeing of individuals who have and have not received a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with people who had a fibromyalgia diagnosis, who was not diagnosed but met criteria for fibromyalgia, and who had pain that is not associated with fibromyalgia. The sample is selected from participants of a previous population survey in Scotland and responses are collected through a postal questionnaire. EQ5D-5L and ICECAP-A survey questions are utilized for measurement of health and wellbeing levels of participants. Generalized linear models and Quantile regressions are used for empirical analysis. Results Findings reveal that there are no significant differences in average health statuses and wellbeing levels of individuals who have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and who met the criteria for fibromyalgia without a diagnosis. However, individuals with other type of pain report higher average health and wellbeing indicators compared to those with fibromyalgia related diagnosis or symptoms. Participants who are unemployed due to an illness consistently report lower health and wellbeing. Single report significantly lower wellbeing. The Glasgow effect is observed in health and wellbeing measures of this sample. Frequent hospital visits are associated with lower health and wellbeing levels. Conclusion Regardless of diagnosis status, individuals with fibromyalgia symptoms display similar health-related quality of life and wellbeing levels. Having a diagnosis of fibromyalgia would not improve health and wellbeing of patients. Health services should primarily focus on improving quality of life for individuals with FM symptoms rather than achieving a quicker diagnosis Seda ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Designing Markets for a Sustainable Future

by Mirko Moro

Dear colleagues, The Behavioural Science Centre<http://behsci.stir.ac.uk/> at the University of Stirling Management School, the Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance<https://www.abdn.ac.uk/business/research/acreef/index.php>, and the Scottish Experimental Economics Laboratory<https://www.abdn.ac.uk/business/research/scottish-experimental-economics-la…> are delighted to announce a joint workshop on "Designing Markets for a Sustainable Future: From Experiments to Behaviour" scheduled to take place on Friday, 31 May 2024, at the University of Stirling. The aim of the workshop is to create a platform for policymakers, academics, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss practical and academic solutions related to the design of policies -- including the role of competition policy -- and markets in addressing sustainability and environmental issues. The keynote speakers for the event are Professor Tim Cason from Purdue University and Laura Smart from the UK Competition and Markets Authority. The agenda will feature presentations from academics from Stirling and Aberdeen, as well as a panel discussion with industry and organisation experts. The final agenda will be shared soon. Registration is free, but the places are limited. Please register your attendance by clicking on the Eventbrite page below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/designing-markets-for-a-sustainable-future-f… Finally, we also acknowledge the generous support of The Royal Society of Edinburgh <https://rse.org.uk/> through the RSE Saltire Research Awards. For any queries, please get in touch with the workshop organisers, Mirko Moro, University of Stirling (mirko.moro(a)stir.ac.uk), and Frans de Vries, University of Aberdeen (frans.devries(a)abdn.ac.uk). Best wishes, Mirko Moro and Frans de Vries ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Fwd: The 48th SABE/IAREP Joint Conference - Celebrating Methodological Plurality in Behavioral Economics and Economic Psychology

by David Comerford

Further to Leo's message about our Stirling event on May 2, here is another great opportunity for behavioural scientists that is coming to Scotland this summer (Dundee, August 19-22, 2024) Sent from Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Andrzej Kwiatkowski (Staff) <a.kwiatkowski(a)dundee.ac.uk> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 11:39:11 AM To: David Comerford <david.comerford(a)stir.ac.uk> Subject: The 48th SABE/IAREP Joint Conference - Celebrating Methodological Plurality in Behavioral Economics and Economic Psychology You don't often get email from a.kwiatkowski(a)dundee.ac.uk. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> CAUTION: This email originated from outside University of Stirling. Do not follow links or open attachments if you doubt the authenticity of the sender or the content. ________________________________ Dear David, I hope you are well. I would like to bring your attention to the 48th SABE/IAREP joint conference that we are organizing this year in Dundee. If you have any colleagues, PHD students or any other contacts who could be interested in this event, I would be grateful if could share with them the conference details below. Many thanks, Andrzej [University of Dundee shield logo]<http://uod.ac.uk/sig-home> Andrzej Kwiatkowski Senior Lecturer, Head of Economic Studies School of Business, University of Dundee +44 (0)1382 384372 | a.kwiatkowski(a)dundee.ac.uk<mailto:a.kwiatkowski@dundee.ac.uk> [University of Dundee Facebook]<http://uod.ac.uk/sig-fb> [University of Dundee Twitter] <http://uod.ac.uk/sig-tw> [University of Dundee LinkedIn] <http://uod.ac.uk/sig-li> [University of Dundee YouTube] <http://uod.ac.uk/sig-yt> [University of Dundee Instagram] <http://uod.ac.uk/sig-ig> [University of Dundee TikTok] <http://uod.ac.uk/sig-tt> Higher Educational Institution of the Year - The Herald HE Awards 2023<http://uod.ac.uk/sig-strapline> University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Scotland, UK, DD1 4HN [A green and white logo Description automatically generated] 48th SABE/IAREP Joint Conference - Celebrating Methodological Plurality in Behavioral Economics and Economic Psychology The School of Business, University of Dundee are delighted to extend an invitation to the 48th SABE/IAREP joint conference, hosted by the School of Business, University of Dundee The conference will be held at the Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Scotland, from August 19-22, 2024. About the Conference The annual conference of SABE/IAREP is a convergence of leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners from diverse fields such as psychology, economics, business administration, marketing, consumer behavior, and related disciplines. This gathering provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaborative discussions, and insights that shape the future of behavioral economics and economic psychology. Conference Highlights * Venue: Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Scotland * Dates: August 19-22, 2024 * Focus: Celebrating Methodological Plurality in Behavioral Economics and Economic Psychology Key Themes This year, we emphasize the diversity of robust methodologies within and across disciplines. We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to behavioral economics and economic psychology. The conference will explore various aspects, including: * Diverse experiment methodologies, both classroom and field-based. * Varied theoretical approaches encompassing economic, psychological, sociological, cultural, and institutional factors. * Robust narrative articulation, spanning from non-mathematical to highly quantitative presentations. * Different toolboxes, from bounded rationality to heuristics and biases. * Various approaches to correcting market failures and decision-making errors, including institutional adjustments, policy interventions, and nudging strategies. Keynote Speakers Distinguished speakers include: * Catherine Eckel, Texas A&M University * Rachel E. Kranton, Duke University * Professor Fred van Raaij, Tilburg University, The Netherlands * Daniel Read, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick * Martin Kocher, University of Munich, Austria Call for Submissions We invite you to contribute to the conference by submitting abstracts and proposals on topics aligned with behavioral economics and economic psychology. Your insights and contributions will play a pivotal role in fostering discussions on the multifaceted aspects of our field. The deadline for abstract submission is 5pm (UK Time) on Monday 18th March 2024. For more details and to submit your contributions, please visit the Conference Website<https://congresshub.uk/event/sabe-iarep-dundee-2024/>. We look forward to your participation in this enriching event that promises to be a celebration of methodological diversity and interdisciplinary collaboration. Best regards, Conference Organizing Team School of Business, University of Dundee The University of Dundee is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC015096 ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Presentation at Scottish Behavioural Science Conference on May 02?

by Leonhard Lades

Hi all, We'll host the first (I think) Scottish Behavioural Science Conference on May 02. Do you like to present something? Just drop me a quick message and I can add your name to the website. It could be a single paper or a stream of research you are working on and that you would like to share with the community. I will be asking for presentation titles soonish so you could already include one. This will be a networking event with enough time to chat and we will schedule rather short presentations. https://behsci.stir.ac.uk/2024/01/29/scottish-behavioural-science-conferenc… Scottish Behavioural Science Conference (May 02, 2024) | Stirling Behavioural Science Centre<https://behsci.stir.ac.uk/2024/01/29/scottish-behavioural-science-conferenc…> We are glad to announce a Scottish Behavioural Science Conference on Thursday, May 02, 2024 at the University of Stirling. The purpose of the conference is to develop links between behavioural scientists (e.g., from behavi behsci.stir.ac.uk And please let me know if you know of anybody else who should present and feel free to share the webpage (we will add a registration link soon)! All the best, Leo ________________________________ Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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Online talk tomorrow 1.30pm Alycia Chin (Securities and Exchange Commission)

by David Comerford

Tomorrow at 1.30 the Behavioural Science Centre is delighted to host an online talk from Alycia Chin<https://www.sec.gov/biography/chin-alycia> of the SEC. Teams link here<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODI3NTE3Y2ItNDMxZC00…>. Title: Beliefs about the Stock Market: Framing Effects in Subjective Expectations Abstract Financial models argue that investment decisions partially depend on expectations about stock market returns. However, reported expectations – like any other survey responses – may depend on the wording of the questions eliciting those expectations. In the current research, we explore a relatively novel “probability” framing effect. Across 3 studies, respondents appear to hold significantly different beliefs about future stock market performance depending on whether they report the probability the stock market will go up or down, with a difference in beliefs of up to 15 percentage points. The direction of the difference is the opposite of most framing effects that display descriptions of attributes, with participants who are asked about stock market declines appearing more optimistic. We find this “probability” framing effect moderates with subjective numeracy and financial literacy; however, not with survey experience, as differences in beliefs persist over repeated survey administration for many months. We rule out several potential explanations for this effect, and discuss implications of a “probability” framing effect for future researchers and survey designers to consider. Keywords: stock market, subjective expectations, framing effect Prof. David Comerford Economics Division<https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/stirling-management-school/our-resea…>, Stirling Management School, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA. (+44 / 0) 75-42-188-166 Director, Behavioural Science Centre<https://behsci.stir.ac.uk/> Program Director, MSc Behavioural Science<https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/pg-taught/behavioural-science/> Recent publications: Bridger, E. K., Tufte-Hewett, A., & Comerford, D. A. (2023). Perceived health inequalities: are the UK and US public aware of occupation-related health inequality, and do they wish to see it reduced?. BMC Public Health, 23(1), 2326. Comerford, D. A., Tufte-Hewett, A., & Bridger, E. K. (2023). Public preferences to trade-off gains in total health for health equality: Discrepancies between an abstract scenario versus the real-world scenario presented by COVID-19. Rationality and Society, 10434631231193599. ________________________________ Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

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