‘Homo Economicus’ Reconsidered
Nobel economists rebel against simplistic conceptions of rationality at #LiNoEconNobel economists rebel against simplistic conceptions of rationality at #LiNoEcon
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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)
#LiNoEcon participant Sofie Waltl on the dangers of booming markets for property#LiNoEcon participant Sofie Waltl on the dangers of booming markets for property
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
Smart Resettlement: A Refugee Success Story From Rural Australia
#LiNoEcon young economist David Smerdon on the remarkable transformation of the small town of Nhill#LiNoEcon young economist David Smerdon on the remarkable transformation of the small town of Nhill
Final Preparations: Lindau Calling! (#LiNoEcon)
The ultimate last-minute guide for your trip to LindauThe ultimate last-minute guide for your trip to Lindau
Germany’s Monetary Mythology: Central Bank Independence and Crafting the Past
#LiNoEcon participant Simon Mee describes how Germany’s monetary history became a political football#LiNoEcon participant Simon Mee describes how Germany’s monetary history became a political football
Is the Paris Agreement on Climate Change ‘Bad for Business’?
#LiNoEcon participant Veronika Stolbova explores the costs and potential gains from the transition to a low-carbon economy.#LiNoEcon participant Veronika Stolbova explores the costs and potential gains from the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Why Finance Ministers Prefer Carbon Taxes
#LiNoEcon participant Max Franks on how protecting the environment and investing in infrastructure can go hand in hand#LiNoEcon participant Max Franks on how protecting the environment and investing in infrastructure can go hand in hand
Society’s Growing Need for Non-Formal Education
Our traditional system of formal education is becoming increasingly unfit for purpose, says #LiNoEcon participant Jurgen Willems.Our traditional system of formal education is becoming increasingly unfit for purpose, says #LiNoEcon participant Jurgen Willems.
Why and How Should We Communicate Economics?
Communicating economics to audiences beyond the ivory tower has never been more vital for policy and public debate – nor have there been more opportunities to reach those wider readerships. This post provides some advice for the younger generation of economists.Communicating economics to audiences beyond the ivory tower has never been more vital for policy and public debate – nor have there been more opportunities to reach those wider readerships. This post provides some advice for the younger generation of economists.
Kenneth Arrow and the Golden Age of Economic Theory
The contributions of the Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, who passed away in February 2017, span virtually all areas of economic theory.