Life from an economic point of view
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Running a marathon is also about Economics
We are officially in the running season! Spring and early summer are when the majority of major running events take place. Perfect weather conditions allow runners (and spectators) to enjoy the race. But the insights go far beyond the finish line, and sports can reveal how we make decisions, respond to incentives, and behave under…
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Why the cost of living crises hits women harder
This Wednesday we had the honour of presenting as guest speakers at the first international conference on women, war, and economic crisis hosted at the University of Lahore. Our presentation focused on the UK. As a consequence of recent geopolitical developments and different UK internal shocks, we are facing a cost-of-living crisis. Food prices are…
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Security or Adventure? A Economist’s Take on Risk Preferences
Everyone has that friend, the one who is always drawn to risky sports: climbing, skydiving, surfing big waves. You might even be that person! But for many of us, there’s a hesitation. We like the idea of it (the excitement, the experience, the story) but when it comes to actually doing it, something holds us…
