Articles: Economics
About Time: What Makes Time Such A Valuable Resource
We’ve all heard of the phrases “time flies” and “time heals all wounds,” but what really is time, and how does it impact our lives? The concept…
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Why Economic Development Incentive Programs Don’t Work
When it comes to economic development programs, most people are quick to hang their hat on the incentive rack. It’s shiny and big and full of promise.
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Fixing the Economy: Radical Thinking for 21st-Century Economists
The economy is a complex, evolving system, and that’s an empowering thought: it means that every one of us can play a part in shaping its evolution.…
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The Twenty-First-Century Economist: Seven Ways to Think Like One
We’ve come a long way since the days of horse-drawn buggies and telegrams: We can send messages to someone across the globe in seconds, travel overseas takes…
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Farming and Finances: Profit or Loss from Farming
Most people don’t start farming to crunch numbers and expenses. Like any business, even small-scale farmers need to consider their income and expenses. In his chapter on…
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VIDEO TED2018: A healthy economy should be designed to thrive, not grow
What would a sustainable, universally beneficial economy look like? “Like a doughnut,” says Oxford economist Kate Raworth. In a stellar, eye-opening TED2018 talk, Kate explains how we can move…
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