Ulrike Malmendier on Behavioral Economics
Economists build models based on basic assumptions of human behavior. But people are complicated, right? Do Germans who grew up on opposite sides of the Berlin Wall make the same financial decisions t...
19 Mars 202416min
Poverty's Hidden Dimensions
Countless resources and billions of dollars have been directed at poverty alleviation over the decades and yet almost 10 percent of the world's population is still struggling to survive... not only in...
7 Mars 202421min
Not Your Grandmother's Industrial Policy: Michele Ruta
Industrial policy had its heyday in the 1950s and 60s when governments moved to boost national competitiveness amid burgeoning global trade. Economists have been predicting the return of industrial po...
22 Feb 202426min
Women in Economics: Juliet Schor on the Benefits of a 4-Day Week
Productivity has been the driving force behind the five- sometimes six-day workweek, but there is a growing body of evidence that shows a shorter week is equally, if not more productive in many respec...
1 Feb 202419min
Measuring Money in the Digital Age: Jim Tebrake
Behind any good policy stands good data. And as the global economy becomes increasingly digitalized, effective policy and regulation are critical to ensure a stable and equitable financial system. Jim...
23 Jan 202418min
AI that Shares the Wealth: Stephanie Bell
Artificial intelligence has the power to transform society in so many ways, but only a small number of companies in an even smaller number of countries hold the keys to AI's development. So what happe...
4 Jan 202421min
AI's Leg Up for the Learning Poor: Shankar Maruwada
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and for many it's scary. But for teachers in India's million-plus schools, AI is a welcome partner in solving the learning poverty problem. Shankar ...
18 Dec 202317min
AI's Real Risk to Wages: Andrew Berg and Maryam Vaziri
The pace at which artificial intelligence is transforming jobs is astounding, but while it boasts higher productivity AI is also increasing wage inequality. When workers are replaced by machines, real...
7 Dec 202325min
