Towards a Nuclear-Free World
The Nobel Peace Prize 2017 is awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).The Nobel Peace Prize 2017 is awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
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Kazuo Ishiguro Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2017 is awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro “who, in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world.”The Nobel Prize in Literature 2017 is awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro “who, in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world.”
Only as Strong as the Weakest Link: Global Food Supply Chains
Private companies need to be part of the international development strategy, says Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Incorporated.Private companies need to be part of the international development strategy, says Howard-Yana Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer of Mars, Incorporated.
Young Economists Comment on the ‘Post-Truth’ Era
What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality? What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality?
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
#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