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Daniel Kahneman, Nobel laureate in economics, revolutionized our understanding of decision-making and human wellbeing, shifting the focus of public policy towards measuring life satisfaction. His collaboration with Ed Diener established …
Lessons on Wellbeing Policy from Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman Read More
Patrick Luciani reviews “The Greatest of All Plagues” by David Lay Williams, which argues that historical political thinkers, including Plato and Marx, viewed economic inequality as a significant threat to …
Economic Inequality: The Plague Woven into Political Thought Read More
As Donald Trump prepares for a second term, economists face a new era of instability in forecasting due to unpredictable policies. Analysts are pivoting their strategies to account for changes …
Navigating Uncertainty: Economists Brace for a Second Trump Presidency Read More
As six young Iranians await execution, the brutal reality of oppression under the Islamic Republic unfolds. Their involvement in the 2022 “Woman Life Freedom” movement highlights the regime’s ruthless tactics …
The Forgotten Voices of Iran: Hypocrisy Amidst Suppression Read More
The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) celebrates its seven-year anniversary amid debates on its effectiveness. This nonbinding document, adopted in 2012, symbolizes regional progress and highlights ongoing challenges related to …
Revisiting the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration: Progress and Prospects Read More
The November 21 Applied Microeconomics Seminar features Laura Khoury, who will present her research on “Peer Effects in Prison”. With a strong background in labor and public economics, Khoury, alongside …
Exploring Peer Effects in Prison: Insights from Laura Khoury at the Seminar on Nov 21, 2024 Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan marks a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, challenging conventional economic theories about trade deficits. Rooted in a contrarian viewpoint, these tariffs aim to address …
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: Redefining U.S. Trade Policy Through Unconventional Economics Read More
Donald Trump’s economic agenda seeks to radically transform America’s economic landscape through substantial trade reforms and tax policy changes. While these policies promise long-term growth and revitalization of industries, their …
Trump’s Economic Agenda: A Slow Burn of Ambitious Reforms Awaiting Impact Read More
Karl Polanyi critiques laissez faire economics, arguing it disrupts family life and community by prioritizing profit over human relationships. He contrasts economics, which aims for societal well-being, with chrematistics, driven …
Revisiting Laissez Faire Economics: A Family-Centric Perspective Read More
With midterm elections on the horizon, senators face a challenging path as they navigate votes on Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks. Key players among Republicans and Democrats weigh the need for …
Navigating Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks: A Minefield for Midterm Candidates Read More