This our weekly discussion of the price level as it relates to Perry Mehrling's money view. The price level is the average price of goods in terms of money or, equivalently, the price of money in terms of goods. But what determines the price level? Why is the price level important? And how does it …
Part II: The Economics of Reunion
The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented global crackdown. Its emergence is a result of the unequal and ecologically unsustainable ways of life imposed by capitalism. Its rapid expansion reflects the deep integration of global capitalism, but its unequal impact and the asymmetries in public policy responses highlight the inequalities that exist at multiple levels, including …
This session will explore and evaluate the roles of the ECB and the EIB in the European Green Transition. After a brief summary of the readings as well as recap on the role of these institutions in the EU, we aim to focus our discussion on the following questions: should these institutions take part? if …
This is the last of three sessions to discuss Perry Mehrling's 1998 book The Money Interest and the Public Interest: American Monetary Thought 1920–1970 https://www.amazon.com/Money-Interest-Public-American-1920-1970/dp/0674584309/ Note that a hard copy of the book is hard to find right now. The book traces the development of monetary thought in the 20th century through three parts, each …
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We are extremely lucky to have Prof. Dr. Robert Walker, who will be discussing on our understanding of poverty beyond income. Abstract Because economists, especially developmental economists, have been so important in shaping discussions about poverty, it has long been measured, and sometimes conceptualised, simply as a lack of income in relation to needs. Times …
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This our weekly discussion of the price level as it relates to Perry Mehrling's money view. The price level is the average price of goods in terms of money or, equivalently, the price of money in terms of goods. But what determines the price level? Why is the price level important? And how does it …
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This session of the webinar series will feature Dr. Sanjay G. Reddy. He will be discussing false dilemmas in economic policy. Abstract The aspirations of the people of the developing countries for improved living standards seems to make continued, indeed increased, economic growth a necessity. At the same time, the growth process that is present …
Haikun Zhan, PhD candidate from the University of Melbourne will present her paper: Central Administration and the Rise of Local Institutions: Evidence from Imperial China. If you are interested to attend in the webinar series please register using this form. If you registered for one of the previous events, you do not need to register …
The Workshop in Economics of Innovation, Complexity and Knowledge (WICK#9) for doctoral students and young researchers is jointly organized by the Vilfredo Pareto Doctoral Program in Economics - University of Turin, BRICK and the YSI Complexity Economics Working Group, and each year it attracts about 20-25 young researchers in Economics and Social Sciences from all …
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Mergel Takam, PhD is a Hanyang University Business School graduate who has focused his research on the entry strategies of Korean Companies into the African Market, especially Korean Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). He has worked as Research Professor and Lecturer for several Academic Institutions including the Hanyang University Institute of Euro-African Studies and …
We conclude our discussion of Perry Mehrling's 1998 book The Money Interest and the Public Interest: American Monetary Thought 1920–1970. https://www.amazon.com/Money-Interest-Public-American-1920-1970/dp/0674584309/ Note that a hard copy of the book is hard to find right now. This book traces the development of monetary thought in the 20th century through three parts, each of which is an …
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