Political Economy, Stats, and Society
Tibor RutarShort posts on political-economic and other contemporary societal issues with an emphasis on data, quantitative reasoning, and causal inference.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 77 | Founded | 9 months ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
statsandsociety.substack.comLatest Issues
Does democracy really exacerbate homicide?
A recent Richard Hanania piece on violence, Latin America, and democracy reminded me of an interesting paper I read last year in The British Journal of Criminology. Using lots of different democracy data, it argued that there’s a positive r...
No evidence of ideological bias in immigration research
Yes, this is an intentionally provocative title. Try not to get upset over it. Substantively, I only want to report that George Borjas’ recent study (with Nate Breznau), which purported to show ideological bias in the production of research...
Fear and loathing in the AI age
This is a somewhat more personal and speculative piece, the epistemic status of which is thus quite a bit more uncertain than usual.
I’ve had so many conversations about AI in 2026, and I’ve observed many more – both in person and especial...
Why "Why Civil Resistance Works" doesn't work
It’s become a staple of POLSCI 101 wisdom that nonviolent resistance in the form of protests, demonstrations, strikes, sit-ins, and so on, works and that it works much better than violent campaigns do. Nonviolent campaigns are better able t...
What has development economics ever done for us?
Deena Mousa over at Under Development wrote a neat piece on Malawi and how we aren’t really able to explain why the country is as terribly poor as it is. She makes some telling comparisons with Rwanda, which has been relatively successful i...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Political Economy, Stats, and Society.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 82 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Political Economy, Stats, and Society ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 894 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #214 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Sociology prof. at the University of Maribor
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Political Economy, Stats, and Society?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Political Economy, Stats, and Society on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Political Economy, Stats, and Society have?
To see how many people subscribe to Political Economy, Stats, and Society, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Political Economy, Stats, and Society?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Political Economy, Stats, and Society as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Political Economy, Stats, and Society?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Political Economy, Stats, and Society using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Political Economy, Stats, and Society?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Political Economy, Stats, and Society. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Political Economy, Stats, and Society?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.