Not Too Hot to Run: Adaptation to Extreme Heat in Competitive Runners (with Mahyar Rezazadeh)

Does adaptation mitigate the effects of extreme heat on human performance? We explore this question using a unique dataset of thousands of track races organized by the World Athletics Organization (WAO) worldwide. By combining race results with reanalysis data on local environmental conditions, we examine how extreme heat impacts runners’ speed and whether previous exposure to high temperatures reduces this effect.

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Study Permits vs. Express Entry: The Impact of Immigration Pathways on Long-Term Economic Outcomes (with Kiarash Hosseini)

This project examines how different immigration pathways impact newcomers’ long-term economic outcomes. Using confidential data from the Canadian Immigration Database and an event study approach, it compares income and employment trends between economic immigrants and those who first entered Canada on student visas before obtaining permanent residency. By combining event study methods with matching techniques, the research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of Canada’s immigration policies and their role in economic integration.

Electronic Voting and Residual Votes: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Peru (with Alberto Chong and Angelo Cobuzzo) 

This paper examines the impact of electronic voting in Peru. Our empirical analysis exploits variation from a natural experiment to implement a difference-in-difference strategy. Our estimates indicate that electronic voting reduced the share of invalid votes by almost two-thirds. This reduction appears to be driven by fewer voter errors rather than changes in protest voting. However, in contrast to recent studies, we find no evidence of substantial changes in other electoral outcomes, such as turnout or vote composition.

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