In this paper, we document a novel fact that disclosures of public information reshape social dynamics in China. Using the staggered roll-out of a quasi-natural experiment of air pollution information disclosure and a novel high-frequency data set of social and public events, we find...

Using a novel city-level high-frequency panel data set of social and public events in Chinese cities, we document that extreme high temperatures significantly reshape social dynamics. Extreme high temperatures lead to an increase in social cooperation, and the effects are more salient when...

Input-output linkages among sectors and firms are largely overlooked when assessing regulatory policies. Using a carbon emissions regulation in China as an example, we find that the regulation facilitates the transition to green technologies and reduces entry and carbon emissions in the...

We (re)evaluate the general-equilibrium effects of (environmental) policies from the perspectives of input-output networks and firm dynamics. Using China's carbon emission trading system (ETS) as an example, we find that ETS leads to more patent applications, especially the ones associated with...

This paper studies how the carbon emission trading system (ETS) pilot policy announced in 2011 affects firm dynamics, including entry, exit, and innovation. Using a difference-in-difference-in-differences empirical strategy, we find that in pilot cities, in targeted sectors, and after the policy...

In the past decade, television broadcasters have been investing a huge amount of money for the Belgian Pro League broadcasting rights. These companies pursue an audience rating maximization, which depends heavily on the schedule of the league matches. At the same time, clubs try to maximize...

In competitive sports, the design of an effective ranking system attracts increasing interests. For sports with 2-way results, the Bradley-Terry model has proven to be an effective approach. However, a well-known limitation of standard Bradley-Terry models is that they cannot be applied to...