Economic Logic

Despite the fact that it happened about 200 years ago, we are still puzzling why the Industrial Revolution happened, why it started in Brita...

I believe that perseverance and timeliness are the secret to success, and foremost so in school. And I believe these are the qualities that ...

It is well known that girls from developing countries face hurdles in their schooling experience. This goes from subtle issues during their ...

I generally find debates about schools of economic thought annoying, especially when it is all about adoration of some dead economist while ...

The financial sector is not riding high in popularity polls lately. First, compensation is deemed excessive. Second, the general public ofte...

Whenever high marginal tax rates are discussed, the example of Sweden is brought forward. And typically the episode where they where close t...

It is well known, and I have documented it before , that women behave differently from men in politics, in particular when it comes to polic...

In some developing economies, cattle are used as store of value. This is because there is no other good asset available as financial markets...

I have always found the empirical monetary policy literature rather frustrating. It is entirely based on the premise that one can identify m...

Many people avoid investing in certain types of firms they associate with unethical or sinful behavior. That would include tobacco companies...

I have recently mentioned that entrepreneurship cannot be taught , which implies entrepreneurship classes have little value. What should the...

In macroeconomics, one distinguishes between non-durable and durable consumption goods. This distinction is important, as the cyclical natur...

A good reputation is difficult to earn and easy to lose. And reputation matters, think of monetary policy, auditing, medical doctors, restau...

I have recently had the opportunity to fly extensively across both Europe and North America, and it has struck me how different the experien...

I have argued several times already that hosting sports mega-events does not have a lasting impact and that the current impact is limited to...