DISSC and The Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics present:
Best Practices for Reproducible Science: Lessons from 2,400 replication packages with Prof. Lars Vilhuber
Friday, April 11, 2025
10 - 11 AM
Department of Economics
28 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
Room A102
This event will be hybrid, please indicate how you will attend via the RSVP link above.
Coffee and refreshments will be served, please RSVP by 4/9/25.
Join us for a talk with Prof. Lars Vilhuber, who will share his insights from analyzing over 2,400 replication packages. As the American Economic Association's Data Editor, and Executive Director of Cornell's Labor Dynamics Institute, Prof. Vilhuber is at the forefront of research reproducibility.
Since 2018, his team has spearheaded the AEA's initiative requiring all published papers to include comprehensive, accessible data and code documentation. This talk will reveal key findings, offering practical guidance for creating robust replication packages. Attendees will gain valuable insights into:
- Building transparent and reliable research documentation
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Best practices for ensuring your research is reproducible and verifiable
About
Prof. Vilhuber is the Executive Director of the Labor Dynamics Institute at Cornell University, Senior Research Associate in the Economics Department of Cornell University, and the American Economic Association’s Data Editor.