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Smart Resettlement: A Refugee Success Story From Rural Australia

David Smerdon

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

Happier Than Ever

Mara Grunewald

Happier Than Ever

#LiNoEcon participant Mara Grunewald on measuring wellbeing in Germany#LiNoEcon participant Mara Grunewald on measuring wellbeing in Germany

Germany’s Monetary Mythology: Central Bank Independence and Crafting the Past

Simon Mee

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’?

Veronika Stolbova

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

Max Franks

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

Jurgen Willems

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.

Scientists Should Actively Participate in Public Debate

Melania Zauri

Scientists Should Actively Participate in Public Debate

At the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this year more than in any other year, scientists felt the need to speak up about the way that public policy is intervening in the future of scientific research.At the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, this year more than in any other year, scientists felt the need to speak up about the way that public policy is intervening in the future of scientific research.

A Long Road to Becoming a Chemist

Ana Torres

A Long Road to Becoming a Chemist

Lindau Alumna Ana Torres on the steep path of her career that finally let her to working towards the development of new generation rechargeable batteriesLindau Alumna Ana Torres on the steep path of her career that finally let her to working towards the development of new generation rechargeable batteries

Focus on Africa: Advancing Science to Advance Humankind

Alaina G. Levine

Focus on Africa: Advancing Science to Advance Humankind

Alaina G. Levine talks with Titus Masese, a rising star Kenyan scientist on the present, presence, and presents of African science across the globeAlaina G. Levine talks with Titus Masese, a rising star Kenyan scientist on the present, presence, and presents of African science across the globe

Science in a Post-Truth Era

Melissae Fellet

Science in a Post-Truth Era

To combat misinformation, scientists can help non-scientists experience science for themselvesTo combat misinformation, scientists can help non-scientists experience science for themselves

Why and How Should We Communicate Economics?

Romesh Vaitilingam

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.

The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society

Michael M. Lerch

The Impact of Fundamental Science on Researchers and Society

Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole. Basic research fosters critical thinking and creativity in addition to generating knowledge that enables unexpected long-term applications. #LiNo17 young scientist Michael Lerch reflects on the role of fundamental science in shaping individual researchers and society as a whole.