Development Economics X Paper Model Thirty-Four
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Recent debates over ideological bias in academic hiring and teaching, amplified by financial pressures on institutions like the NIH and NSF, underscore the need for transparent, evidence-based approaches in higher education. We propose adapting pre-analysis plans (PAPs) or transparency plans—a tool widely used in STEM and the social sciences—to guide course design, faculty job advertisements, and university administration. By pre-specifying objectives, methods, and content, PAPs could reduce perceived biases, as seen in critiques of politically charged academic positions (e.g., global political economy roles). Despite challenges like cost and academic freedom, this framework could foster pluralism and accountability, particularly as universities navigate budget cuts. We explore its feasibility and policy implications for maintaining scientific integrity in a polarized academic landscape.
Opoku-Agyemang, Kweku (2025). "Preanalysis plans foster trust and pluralism amid polarization and fiscal constraints." Development Economics Paper Model Thirty-Four.
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