Chris Blattman

Chris Blattman

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University of Chicago professor; research on conflict, development, and effective policy and philanthropy.

Even My Worst Move Isn't My Top Mistake
SocialApr 15, 2026

Even My Worst Move Isn't My Top Mistake

To put this in perspective, however, of all of the things I have done to make my children's lives complicated or difficult, and of all the things I have done to confuse or confound other people socially, this isn't even...

By Chris Blattman
Different Surnames for Kids Rarely Cause Bureaucratic Problems
SocialApr 14, 2026

Different Surnames for Kids Rarely Cause Bureaucratic Problems

We had the opposite experience: 1. My wife kept her last name. 2. When we had her firstborn daughter, my wife suggested she take her last name. I thought that was fine. 3. When we had my son, he took my last name...

By Chris Blattman
Executive Assistants Boost Productivity Across Research and Management
SocialApr 7, 2026

Executive Assistants Boost Productivity Across Research and Management

Agree, though I’ve found the Executive Assistant capabilities to be equally productivity enhancing as the research tasks that it does well. Managing and planning trips/travel, managing proposal and article reviews (I referee more funding proposals than I do papers but...

By Chris Blattman