Why do some believe the gains of one must come at the expense of others? #zerosum #research #economics #efip
Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
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We are a network of academic economists committed to an inclusive economy and society. https://econfip.org/
Looking for something new to read? Take a look at these upcoming books & book talks from our network: #efip #economics #labormarket #ai #productivity
What are economists thinking about right now? Here are some thoughts from Dani Rodrik, one of our founders and co-directors: #efip #economics #economicgrowth #affordability
Where do new economic ideas come from? Young and aspiring economists. #efip #research #economictheory
Why should economists engage in policy? #efip #policymaking #economists
Why are economists viewed as the enemy by the public? #efip #economics #mindsetchange #sociology
Looking for something new and interesting? Here are some updates from our EfIP network:
Do you believe in lamppost theory? Dani Rodrik discusses second-best approaches. #efip #economics
Breaking News: There are more ways to measure wellbeing than GDP. #efip #economics #gdp #wellbeing
How does government spending influence policy support? #spending #war #politicalsupport #efip
How does lower unemployment reduce inequality? #unemployment #inequality #efip
The long-term impacts of inequality: Debt, deficits, and interest rates. #economics #inequality #efip
When does wealth become power? “This is no way to live” -Atif Mian #economics #wealthinequality #efip
Considering which area of economics to explore? Economist Atif Mian’s advice: #economics #advice #efip
How might we rebalance the economy? Economist Atif Mian’s policy suggestions: #economics #policy #efip
Why should economists care about extreme inequality? #economics #systemcollapse #debt #efip
Why do asset prices keep rising? The systemic answer: inequality. #economics #efip
The labor market may be the most misunderstood component of the economy. That's why we talked with UMass economist Arin Dube about what really happens when you raise minimum wages and why tight labor markets might be worth a little extra inflation. Worth a look and listen. youtu.be/5Gf-QB_Uusw?...
How I learned to stop worrying and love the minimum wage
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Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman calls UMass Amherst economist Arin Dube the "go to guy on minimum wages." On our new episode, Dube discusses labor market myths and misunderstandings and what the evidence really says about the effects of minimum wage laws. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
How I learned to stop worrying and love the minimum wage
Podcast Episode · Economics for Inclusive Prosperity · June 5 · 54m
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Recently accepted by #QJE: “The Effects of Mandatory Profit-Sharing on Workers and Firms: Evidence from France,” by Nimier-David (@elionimier.bsky.social), Sraer, and Thesmar: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
The Effects of Mandatory Profit-Sharing on Workers and Firms: Evidence from France*
Abstract. Since 1967, all French firms with more than 100 employees have been required to share a fraction of their excess profits with their employees. Th
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Attention: Graduation speakers Don't risk getting booed. Do your homework. Our episode with Max Kasy is now required listening for anyone talking to young people about AI. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
How to make power over AI's future more democratic
Podcast Episode · Economics for Inclusive Prosperity · February 25 · 43m
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Unions have long been associated with higher wages & job security for their members, but does proximity to unions improve conditions for others? @tvanheuvelen.bsky.social explains the mechanisms by which they do. He shares them with @gtwodtke.bsky.social on the Inequality Podcast → bit.ly/4uny0Z4
On the latest Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast: A sobering and informative talk about technology, the world food supply, and inequality with two brilliant young economists, Jacob Moscona of MIT and Karthik Sastry of Princeton. Worth a listen. t.co/zTuvsnrKLm
Applied to agricultural R&D with climate change factored in, the "inappropriate technology hypothesis" has a lot of instructive and sobering things to say about the future of the world's food supply. MIT's Jacob Moscana and Princeton's Karthik Sastry explain on tomorrow's podcast.
Your chance to interact with one of the most visionary economists of our time! #economicsforinclusiveprosperity
Dani Rodrik@drodrik.bsky.social · 3mo agoI will be talking to VoxDev’s Oliver Hanney tomorrow on why industrialization is longer delivering as a growth strategy and what govts need to do about it. You can join by Zoom and ask questions. voxdev.org/event/why-da...
Is merit about what you have already done? Or is it what you can do in the future, for both yourself and society? Renowned UChicago economist Steven Durlauf explains. #economicsforinclusiveprosperity youtu.be/xGjfuGP8m-Q?...
How meritocracy can help solve—or exacerbate—our inequality problem
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Many have expressed surprise (and dismay) at this. So I'm happy to have a chance to discus why I think manufacturing's promise for developing countries is fading with Oliver Hanney over at VoxDev. Bring your questions. cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thu...
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Dani Rodrik@drodrik.bsky.social · 3mo agoMy views on the role of manufacturing in promoting growth have changed significantly in recent years. This is the short version for why. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/s...
What is Economics for Inclusive Prosperity? This is the episode where it all began, featuring Dani Rodrik and Suresh Naidu. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Welcome to Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
Podcast Episode · Economics for Inclusive Prosperity · January 14 · 42m
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