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Enrichment
How Richard Thaler Changed Economics
In this special edition of More or Less, Tim Harford explores the ways in which Professor Richard Thaler has changed the subject of Economics.
RIP Monty Hall
The game show host famous for the (counter-intuitive) Monty Hall Problem passed away recently at the ripe old age of 96. Here are some resources on a problem beloved of many university interviews!
A red-hot topic in economics is randomised controlled trials (RCT). Esther Duflo, who has really driven this idea, has surely put herself in pole position for a Nobel Prize at some point.
Try the Uber game!
Can you make a living as an Uber driver? Try this new Uber-game from the FT!
The End Game for Fossil Fuels
Here are some notes and related links from a stunning talk given tonight by Dieter Helm, Professor of Energy Policy at New College, Oxford.
10 Years After the Financial Crash with Alistair Darling
Fantastic stuff! A brilliant section of an interview with former Chancellor Alastair Darling.
The Demise of Northern Rock with Robert Peston
A shortened version of an interview with Robert Peston the events surrounding the collapse of Northern Rock.
See Dr Graham Gudgin lecture on 'Has the Economics Profession got it Wrong on Brexit?' for free - 3 October 2017
Our friends at the Economic Research Council have informed us that there are free places for teachers and students to see renown academic and Economics expert Dr Graham Gudgin, tomorrow night (3...
Why study Economic History?
Anton Howes introduces us to his new course at KCL and, in doing so, provides a lovely justification for all economics undergraduates to study some economic history as part of a broader curriculum....
51st thing that made the modern economy
There is much debate about which invention ought to become the 51st entry to accompany Tim Harford's new book! Economists at Deloitte have produced their selection and it is a terrific read...
Key Facts of UK Business Geography
Here is a major new analysis from the LSE on the changing geography of industry in the UK. It identifies a small number of high productivity hubs - Britain needs more to sustain improved...
Climate change, uncertainty and discounting the future
Economics cannot solve the problem of climate change. But it can explain why electorates are so reluctant to do anything about it.
Six Lessons from the Asian Financial Crisis
An enrichment read here on some of the lessons from the policy responses to the Asian Financial Crisis of twenty years ago. No policy reaction is cost free.
Deloitte "Back to School" webinar
On Tuesday 12th September, Ian Stewart, Chief Economist at Deloitte LLP is hosting a free webinar. He will be looking at the themes which are shaping the global economy and what might lie ahead...
The End of Globalisation?
Tucked away on Radio 4 at the end of June was this special report on the challenges facing globalisation and whether a persistent phase of de-globalisation is probable.
Defending Capitalism
The great Harvard economist Joseph Schumpeter, writing in the 1940s, predicted the eventual demise of capitalism. He did not want this to happen. But he envisaged that the “intellectual class”...
The Economics Undergrad who turned down Manchester United
The Independent carries this interview with Oliver Gill - once a bright emerging star at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson and now training to be an accountant with PwC after studying Economics...
Driverless Lorries and the Luddite Tendency
The announcement that experiments will take place with driverless lorries on UK motorways ought to be a cause for celebration. Once again, human ingenuity is pushing out the frontiers of...
Alvin Roth on the Future of Economics
The brilliant Nobel-winning Economist, an expert in market design, offers some thoughts on exciting domains for future economic research.
Festival of Economics 2017
Diane Coyle has published the programme for the 2017 Festival of Economics to be held in Bristol in November. As always there is a superb range and depth of talks. Have a look at the programme!