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