Heather Schofield, Cornell University
| When |
Nov 25, 2024
from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM |
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| Where | 2208 LeFrak / Hybrid Online |
| Contact Name | Jennifer Doiron |
| Contact Phone | 301-405-6403 |
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About the Presentation
We study the impact of temperature on productivity and on-the-job
learning using fine-grained data from workers employed for a data-entry task. Not only is productivity reduced by 1.6% per degree Celsius, higher temperatures also reduce future productivity by inhibiting productivity growth. These dynamic effects are large, roughly doubling the net effect of higher temperatures, and are particularly strong for workers without relevant experience. These effects are likely to become increasingly important with global shifts towards knowledge work, which relies more heavily on learning on-the-job.
About the Speaker
Dr. Heather Schofield is an Assistant Professor in the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. She is an economist studying development, health, and behavioral economics. Much of her research is based in India. Dr. Schofield completed her Ph.D. in Business Economics, MS in Global Health and Population, and BA in Economics at Harvard University.
Seminar Format
Location IN PERSON: 2208 LeFrak Hall. We are requesting advanced registration so that we can track capacity. Please use this link to RSVP.
Location ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Zoom Registration Link. Upon registration, you will receive an automatically generated email with the direct link for the seminar
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