How should economics shape policy?
Chicago Booth and the University of Chicago’s Lars Peter Hansen and Kevin M. Murphy discuss the challenges of translating academic research into policy advice.
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How leakage works against policy objectives
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Petty corruption was long thought to grease the wheels of business. But economists are learning how much it can hold back some companies and local economies.
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Are investors chronically pessimistic?
Investors’ prediction bias doesn't appear to be systematically pessimistic or optimistic, but it may be procyclical.
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Tackle gender inequality at home and at work
Flexible but lower-paying jobs lead to an earnings gap.
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