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Blockchain Technology: ‘Proof-Of-Work’ Versus ‘Proof-Of-Stake’

Economic Sciences: Demelza Hays

Blockchain Technology: ‘Proof-Of-Work’ Versus ‘Proof-Of-Stake’

#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies#LiNoEcon participant Demelza Hays describes the challenges of doing experimental research on cryptocurrencies

Is Economic Policy Ready for the Next Crisis?

Science & Society: Phil Thornton

Is Economic Policy Ready for the Next Crisis?

At #LiNoEcon, three Nobel Laureates explored economists’ understanding of how policies on taxes, public spending and interest rates work together in a time of crisisAt #LiNoEcon, three Nobel Laureates explored economists’ understanding of how policies on taxes, public spending and interest rates work together in a time of crisis

Winners and Losers From a ‘Commodities-For-Manufactures’ Trade Boom

Economic Sciences: Francisco Costa

Winners and Losers From a ‘Commodities-For-Manufactures’ Trade Boom

#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers#LiNoEcon participant Francisco Costa explores the effects of trade with China on Brazilian workers

The Myth of the Independent Central Bank

Science & Society: Frances Coppola

The Myth of the Independent Central Bank

Nobel Laureate Christopher Sims argues that since fiscal policy guarantees the value of fiat money, central banks can never be truly independent of governmentNobel Laureate Christopher Sims argues that since fiscal policy guarantees the value of fiat money, central banks can never be truly independent of government

The Puzzle of Global Inequality

Science & Society: Steve Schifferes

The Puzzle of Global Inequality

At a Science Breakfast #LiNoEcon participants discussed fighting economic inequality through the food supply chainAt a Science Breakfast #LiNoEcon participants discussed fighting economic inequality through the food supply chain

The Road to a Nobel Prize

The Lindau Experience: Phil Thornton

The Road to a Nobel Prize

Three recent Nobel Laureates in Economic Sciences discussed their work on contracts, incentives and organisations at #LiNoEconThree recent Nobel Laureates in Economic Sciences discussed their work on contracts, incentives and organisations at #LiNoEcon

‘Homo Economicus’ Reconsidered

Economic Sciences: Ben Chu

‘Homo Economicus’ Reconsidered

Nobel economists rebel against simplistic conceptions of rationality at #LiNoEconNobel economists rebel against simplistic conceptions of rationality at #LiNoEcon

Elderly Europe

Economic Sciences: Frances Coppola

Elderly Europe

Planning for the challenges of an ageing population requires international cooperation not competition, says Frances CoppolaPlanning for the challenges of an ageing population requires international cooperation not competition, says Frances Coppola

Housing Talk: Why You Should Never Trust a House Price Index (Only)

Economic Sciences: Sofie R. Waltl

Housing Talk: Why You Should Never Trust a House Price Index (Only)

#LiNoEcon participant Sofie Waltl on the dangers of booming markets for property#LiNoEcon participant Sofie Waltl on the dangers of booming markets for property

Good Pension Design

Science & Society: Phil Thornton

Good Pension Design

At #LiNoEcon, Nobel Laureate Peter Diamond focused on the role of economic research in delivering a good pensions systemAt #LiNoEcon, Nobel Laureate Peter Diamond focused on the role of economic research in delivering a good pensions system

Europe: Dangers Ahead?

Science & Society: Steve Schifferes

Europe: Dangers Ahead?

At a Press Talk at #LiNoEcon, laureates and young economists discussed the future of the European economyAt a Press Talk at #LiNoEcon, laureates and young economists discussed the future of the European economy

On the Future of the Euro Area

Chemistry: Benjamin Schäfer

On the Future of the Euro Area

#LiNoEcon participant Benjamin Schäfer suggests ways to overcome the weaknesses in Europe's monetary union#LiNoEcon participant Benjamin Schäfer suggests ways to overcome the weaknesses in Europe's monetary union