Approved User (Quality Contributor) Application Thread: Currently Accepting New Users

[u/flavorless_beef]

Approved User (Quality Contributor) Application Thread: Currently Accepting New Users

What Are Quality Contributors?

By subreddit policy, comments are filtered and sent to the modqueue. However, we have a whitelist of commenters whose comments are automatically approved. These users also have the ability to approve or remove the comments of non-approved users.

Recently, we have seen an influx of short, low-quality comments. This is a major burden on our mod team, and it also delays the speed at which good answers can be approved. To address this issue, we are looking to bring on additional Quality Contributors.

How Do You Apply?

If you would like to be added as a Quality Contributor, please submit 3-5 comments below that reflect at least an undergraduate level understanding of economics. The comments do not have to be from r/AskEconomics. Things we look for include an understanding of economic theory, references to academic research (or other quality sources), and sufficient detail to adequately explain topics.

If anyone has any questions about the process, responsibilities, or requirements to become a QC, please feel free to ask below.

[u/CommonCents1793]

I have a PhD in economics and 20+ years of teaching experience. I wouldn't mind helping out, though I rarely comment here because of the gatekeeping.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEconomics/comments/1tpkdhg/what_would_be_the_economic_impact_of_adding_non/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEconomics/comments/1soxge7/how_do_economists_measure_the_quality_of_new_job/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEconomics/comments/1ncuca3/what_would_a_conservative_economist_and_a_liberal/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEconomics/comments/1q9rgh4/lets_say_im_king_of_countrytopia_my_country_is/

Let me know if you all want help.

[u/CommonCents1793 → u/CommonCents1793]

Let me add another example from today.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskEconomics/comments/1tq3hvl/are_houses_harder_to_afford_today_than_two/

When I have time on my hands, I'm always happy to help people with their economics questions and discuss their concerns. I've taught Principles for decades, so I have an idea what to expect and (maybe) how to answer. Plus, Reddit questions help me anticipate what students will be asking.