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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

I just drove through Penn State's campus and asked these dudes if they went to Penn State they said yes i said oh ya then what's 23x3 they said Blue Loop, serving campus and downtown via college ave i said dang you rlly do go to Penn State

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i just drove through Harvard’s campus and asked these dudes if they went to Harvard they said yes i said oh ya then what’s 68x2 they said 136 i said dang you rlly do go to Harvard

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

I spent 4 hours fixing a leak in my toilet. This is not a good example of comparative advantage. I've failed as an economist.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

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Students: I thought you said you were going to dress up in an economics costume. Me: I did! Ss: No you didn't... Me: I'm the control part of Randomized Control Trials... duh!

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

I feel like the life of an economist is being too conservative for your liberal friends to like you and too liberal for your conservative friends to like you.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Bloomberg spent $500 million to find out no one liked him whereas all I have to do is read my student evals.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Is your child texting about economics? BRB - Bank Reserve Balance LOL - Leading Or Lagging? LMAO - Lagrangian Multipliers Are Optimal SMH - Stupid Moral Hazard STFU - Solve That Frictional Unemployment IDC - InDifference Curve AF - Arbitrage Finding

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Today is as good a day as any to publicly announce my resignation from @penn_state . I'll write more about this later. It was just time to step away. Students: You made it all worth it. I'll miss you the most. (Yes. We are staying in State College because we love it here)

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

8 years

"Baseball is too boring for me." *3-run walk-off HR in a playoff race. Flips bat.* "Bat flips are being cocky. Show some class." Wtf?

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

I'm starting a business where I will take your student evals and pick out only the good ones then read them to you while you sit in a bubble bath eating chocolate by candlelight.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

@kathyfox87 I told the student that the email was rude. I let them know I felt disrespected and suggested that they never send an email like that to anyone ever again. I invited him to come into office hours to talk about better ways of communication.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Both of my @PennStateMHKY student-athletes were at my review session today ready to go. Even after the 2OT game in Detroit last night. 👍👍

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

I'm proud to be a season ticket holder of @PennStateMBB . I will cry next Tuesday watching @bornleader_mike & @lamarstevens11 play their last game at the @jordancenter . Thank you Coach Chambers for caring about the players on & off the court. #ClimbWithUs

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Mike Watkins has been asked to overcome a lot. Surviving the dangerous streets of southwest Philly and managing bipolar disorder are two examples. The big ma...

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

8 years

Question on my first exam: Fill in the blanks. "Politicians say the word tariff instead of the word _____ because people don't like ____."

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

@rmass85 Yes. When I got back to my computer after meetings and had set aside time to answer emails, I responded. I informed the student of how rude the email was and how disrespected I felt. We will see if I get a response.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Blue Skies over Beaver Stadium today. Quite peaceful. #weare @penn_state

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Me in 40 years still delivering my scantrons to the scanning center because I don't trust campus mail with exams.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

In surprising news, demand curves are downward sloping!

MyNBC5

@MyNBC5

6 years

$3.50 lift tickets draw big crowds to ski area

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

FYI I promise I will provide my class an asynchronous option. Because I fuckin care about my students being safe and healthy, even if the administration doesn't. If you don't feel comfortable taking a 500+ class, you'll have an option. If PSU doesn't like this: fire me.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Since I wasn't invited to participate in the #ASSA2018 Humor Session I'll have to rely on my Twitter Followers to feed my ego... I present to you... Top 10 Answers to “Why do they hold the Annual Meetings in Philly/Chicago/Boston in January?”

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

I'm worried for the businesses here in State College if the students are gone for the whole semester. We need fiscal stimulas to help with the huge drop in demand. I'll do my part but I can only drink so may $2 tecates from the Pyrst.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Other peoples' lives.

Laura, just a regular pilot turned writer

@LauraSavino747

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Name something people have strong opinions on, but actually know little about.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

even if you’re fully vaccinated the CDC still recommends reading the syllabus.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

1 year

Used Chat GPT and @SlidesAI_io to create a 10-slide presentation for my class on the collapse of SVB. I fed Chat GPT @Noahpinion 's article from Friday/Sunday, the @federalreserve 's press release, and a great Tweet thread by @Brad_Setser .

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Me when I walk in on the first day of class.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

What a day! The parking office finally allowed us lowlife teaching faculty who are in the office everyday providing education to the 50,000 Penn State students to park in one of the empty 900 spots close to our building! #blessed

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

So @Wootenomics planned a surprise "retirement" party for me with people from the department tonight. It was perfect. I'm not crying... You're crying.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

8 years

My favorite students understand this by the time they graduate. My most successful students know it from day one.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

I mentioned this in class but I want to reiterate: If you have no where to go for Thanksgiving, you are welcome to join @ktierney621 and I at our home. No questions asked. Just let us know and we'll have a meal for you.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Today, sexy is spelled P-F-I-Z-E-R.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Students: I want to let you know it's ok to cry when meeting with me. I will not judge you. I will not mock you. I will not lose respect for you. It's ok to cry and feel overwhelmed. I'll listen and we will talk through your semester and find the best path forward.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Penn State students will get up at the ass crack of dawn to get football tickets but I can't get 50% attendance at 9am. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Does anyone ever get #DiGiorno mixed up with delivery? Who's out there being like, "DAMN KAREN, YOU GOT ME! I COULD HAVE SWORN THIS SHIT WAS DELIVERY!"

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

A kid in front of me at ABP had his debit card denied. I paid for his sandwich. I don't think I did this out of the kindness of my heart but rather so I could tell people and they could think I'm a better person. So I'm telling you this in hopes that you think I'm a good person.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

If you get mad and claim that people should stop trying to be experts in medicine and on the corona virus, but then all the sudden become an expert on monetary policy when the Fed injects 1.5 trillion for short-term lending, you're part of the problem.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Exactly what the bear wants us to think...

PSU Alert UPark

@PSUAlertUP

4 years

02PSU AlertU-P: All-Clear bear is no longer on central campus. It is safe to be outside.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

If any student stuck in State College for one reason or another ever needs a meal b/c campus dining is closed, please don't hesitate to reach out. @ktierney621 is a great cook. :)

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

9 years

My fortune cookie believes in increasing marginal utility. 🍜🍜 #teachecon

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Do I have covid? Or am I just extremely anxious to teach 500+ students in person in a single room for a university that won't require vaccinations causing me to not sleep and thus making me feel sick?

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

1 year

@missmulrooney My sister, at the age of 22, referred to a snack as “big peanuts”… they were cashews.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Who would read an article titled "How They Fuck With You Using Data" if I wrote it?

CEA45 Archived

@WhiteHouseCEA45

4 years

From @CommerceGov : Last month, retail and food services sales jumped by a RECORD HIGH and DOUBLED expectations, recovering lost ground from previous months.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

Break is next week... break is next week... break is next week....

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Penn State will announce what we are doing for the fall tomorrow. Our department head just emailed us telling us he has no idea what will be said and he, like the vast majority of the faculty, was left out of any discussions about the fall. Sigh.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Me: Exam grades are posted. Students:

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Me, the first one: Study small amounts every day throughout the semester and you'll crush my course. Students, the second one: Nah look, bruh. I can just study at the end and all will be...

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Following @DoseETH 's lead, I grabbed two more kickass @TopDogBeachClub today. Might be time to give a couple away. What do you think?

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Got my @GrantAment jersey in the mail today. Hell yeah! ( @PremierLacrosse ; @PLLArchers )

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

How is moving my classes to online going? I just made a series of videos with a string on my back so I look like an idiot... And I'm too vain to not redo them all...

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

I'm 33 years old and I'm debating on bringing my laundry home for my parents to do over Christmas break.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

9 years

Last day of the semester. #weare @penn_state http://t.co/74Qk6KphF3

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

So... I finally got around to reading this @nytimes article and it paints a very wrong picture of my conversation. I'll be reaching out to the journalist for a change. Let me explain:

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

2 years

Did I do this right? @AkuDreams @Micah_Johnson3 #nft

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

8 years

Econ 104 Students: This article by @Noahpinion is now on the required reading list for Lesson 4: GDP. #TeachEcon

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Me: I'd like to teach my 590 student class online. @penn_state : Nah, bro. Also @penn_state ... IN A WEEKLY EMAIL TO FACULTY ABOUT COVID-19 UPDATES! Why did you resign, James? I have no idea...

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

*during sex* Me. Hurt me. My wife: your students don't read the syllabus. Me: wait My wife: they don't even download it! Me: please stop.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

If you refer to certain pieces of your food storage containers as the "good Tupperware" you do NOT need to worry about Biden's tax plan.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Does your university offer undergraduate economics classes that focus on race issues in econ? Something dedicated solely to the topic, not just putting up date in an intro to macro class about a u-rate or what have you. If so, can you give me more information? TIA

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

This woman at the bar next to me just tried to send her rum and coke back because happy hours starts in 15 minutes and she would have saved $1. This is what we call being price sensitive, students. Your first lesson in elasticity.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

I don't know who needs to hear this right now, but if @JoeBiden can recover from the early primaries, you can bounce back from that Exam 1 grade.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Wearing my @TopDogBeachClub while traveling today. #TDBC

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

My mother texted me today to inform me of spelling errors in my class YouTube videos. Is she now a co-author?

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Students: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get a COVID test before you go home to limit the spread to your own family and communities. This is one of the most important things you can do before heading back. I beg you, protect your community.

Penn State

@penn_state

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In preparation for the departure from campuses after in-person instruction ends on Nov. 20, Penn State is offering all students free COVID-19 testing prior to leaving campus. (thread) ⬇️

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Today is the last day of the 2018 spring semester which marks the end of my fourth year at Penn State. My first freshman class graduates tomorrow. Exicted to see them succeed. But also excited for summer ☀️

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

8 years

You've led a pretty darn good life if econ is the worst thing that's happened to you.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Student: Tierney's intro to macro class is too hard for a 100 level! He makes you actually understand! Me: I promise there is a reason...

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

6 years

Tariffs are the greatest! Either a country which has treated the United States unfairly on Trade negotiates a fair deal, or it gets hit with Tariffs. It’s as simple as that - and everybody’s talking! Remember, we are the “piggy bank” that’s being robbed. All will be Great!

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@James_Tierney

6 years

It's like... Supply and demand or something.

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@EricMorath

6 years

There are 20-times as many Uber drivers as there were in 2013--and they make half as much as they did then.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

Throwing 9 no-hit innings but not getting credit for a no-hitter is like winning the popular vote and not becoming President. #Dodgers

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Well, lately it's mothafuckin' tariffs.

Louie Mantia, Jr.

@Mantia

6 years

What‘s something that seems obvious within your profession, but the general public seems to misunderstand?

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

Make sure you stop by the @LGBTQ_Econ table in the registration area. Had a great time catching up with @ProfPButton and handing out info/swag. #ASSA2020

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Iowa fans acting like they won the national championship when they barely beat the backup QB at home 🙄🙄

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

I just received my first student email stating "I've tested positive" and my heart broke. 💔 That's all I came here to say.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

Office Hours: A One-Act Play: _Student enters_ Student: "Can you help me?" Professor: "Sure. But did you read the directions first?" Student: "No... oh ok. Got it." _Student exits_ Blackout

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

You don't have to. You can skip the exam and receive a 0%. I believe in giving my students choices.

Alyssa Hamaty

@alyssauhring

7 years

. @James_Tierney I HAVE TO MISS OLYMPIC FIGURE SKATING TO TAKE YOUR EXAM TOMORROW NIGHT! 😭💔

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

A dozen desks are broken in 105 Forum but don't worry, we have beautiful landscaping and the lawn is cut nice. How do I know? A lawnmower is running full blast right outside my final.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

2 years

Hein and I are holding down the @LGBTQ_Econ fort! #ASSA2023

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

🥳Dr. Yellen is on Twitter. I repeat: Dr. Yellen is on Twitter. 🎉

Secretary Janet Yellen

@SecYellen

4 years

We face great challenges as a country right now. To recover, we must restore the American dream—a society where each person can rise to their potential and dream even bigger for their children. As Treasury Secretary, I will work every day towards rebuilding that dream for all.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Cheers to new adventures. 🍻

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Thank you Mr. President for allowing me to use your comments in class today to teach students how to look up economic data using FRED from the @stlouisfed in order to see if politicians are lying to them. I always knew you had a soft spot for education!

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

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The GDP Rate (4.2%) is higher than the Unemployment Rate (3.9%) for the first time in over 100 years!

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Something I wish I was better aware of as an undergrad: Stat programming is v important if you're interested in earning a higher degree or using your undergrad degree to its fullest. At the #ASSA2019 I spoke with @stata & asked about resources for undergrads. Here are some: 1/n

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

2 years

Thank you @trevorjonesart & @ViolettaPJones for the fun evening. And thank you to all the cool people roaming the grounds of @stirlingcastle . Until we meet again. ❤️🏰 #castleparty2022

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

And the number 1 answer to the question “Why do they hold the Annual Meetings in Philly/Chicago/Boston in January?” is... 1. If PhD Candidates can survive the weather, they can survive the tenure process. #ASSA2018

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Grabbed another @RealSupDucks because I can't pass up a #CyberMonday2021 sale :) #sup

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

With all these resources for teaching online 'in a hurry' coming out, I want to remind you that effective online teaching is not something that is done overnight. And if you expect your class to move from face-to-face to online in a week and be perfect you're in for a rough ride.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

2 years

I think this is my favorite @stirlingcastle photo I took at the #Castleparty2022

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

What is the price elasticity of demand on guns? I hear that people who like guns REALLY like guns. If so, why aren't we taxing the hell out of them for government revenue? And using that money to fund say mental health programs or gun safety programs?

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

Paying grad students and RAs next to nothing when they need to live in expensive cities while also discouraging any other outside work really fucks over first gen students. End rant.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

Ladies, if he: - is boring - confuses you at times - keeps track of important dates - contains a lot of important information - tells you where the final is located He’s not your man, he’s the syllabus.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

Student: Are you going home for Easter? Me: You don't understand growing up, do you? Student: ?? Me: THIS IS MY HOME!

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

I plan on starting the first face-to-face conference I present at post COVID-19 with, "Can everyone see the screen? Can you hear me? Ok good."

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

6 years

It's that time of year again to plan the #ASSA2019 #econtwitter meet up! Last year, despite the snow, we had over 20 economists stop by, have a drink, and just hang out. Event will take place at the Marriott Marquis at 8pm on Thursday. RSVP Today:

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

We want Bama*! *Weather. Alabama weather. It's fuckin cold.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

Getting a rapid test for COVID on a Sunday will be my weekly task. A small thing I can do to help keep my students and community safe. All on campus employees can do so. Don't let Penn State scare you into taking extra steps. You can do it here! Free!

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

I just sent the text, "Sex workers are people too" in my family group text. Merry Christmas everyone!

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Where are my small govt GOP friends at?

Aaron Rupar

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4 years

TRUMP: "When somebody is the president of the United States, the authority is total. And that's the way it's gotta be. It's total."

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

5 years

When you have a 304, 352, and 302 exam in the same week.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 years

The trees are starting to Bud outside Beaver Stadium.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

7 months

Thank you, LinkedIn. I think I would be too!

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

He lied to you. He watched as you continued to move about your lives. He blocked PPE. He blocked funding. He left the WHO. Now, he cares about it because he's sick along with many others who trusted him. No tax cut is worth this. Come on, PA. It's up to us.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

4 years

Just a reminder that it's OK to be sad and upset that events are cancelled and it's OK to understand and accept why. They aren't mutually exclusive.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

This. I have 500+ students. Some of them will need to quarantine for weeks. My option? Have them get notes? Haha ok. These policies are being made by people who have never been a classroom.

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James Tierney

@James_Tierney

3 years

@mgajosh @kathyfox87 I'm trying to be a more compassionate instructor. It's taken a lot of work and it continues. It does have consequences, though.

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