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Rafael Jiménez-Durán

Rafael is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Social Science Research council and an Affiliate Fellow at the Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State. He will join Bocconi University as Assistant Professor in Economics in 2023.
Democracy

How Much Election News Do Americans Actually See on Their Phones?

Guy Aridor
Smartphones have become a primary gateway for consuming political news, but we know little about what individuals actually see on their phones. In new research, Guy Aridor, Tevel Dekel, Rafael Jiménez Durán, Ro’ee Levy, and Lena Song open the smartphone black box using novel content data and document individuals’ exposure to election-related content during the 2024 presidential election, as well as the drivers of this exposure.
Research

How Toxic Content Drives User Engagement on Social Media

Rafael Jiménez-Durán
Most users on social media have encountered toxic content: rude, disrespectful, or hostile posts or comments. A study using a browser extension estimates the effect of toxic content on user engagement and welfare.
Big Tech

The Economics of Content Moderation on Social Media

Rafael Jiménez-Durán
Social media platforms have moderated user-generated content since their inception. Economics helps us understand why they do it and how to regulate them. Social media...

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