Class 7: Erdem Yoruk (University of Koc), The Contentious Politics of the Welfare State in the Global South
April 15, 2026
This talk examines the changing relationship b...
LSTM Inaugural Lecture - Professor Eve Worrall
Professor Eve Worrall's inaugural lecture explored the role economics plays in shaping global health policy, practice and decision-making.
Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience as a researcher,...
In this seminar, Sabina Alkire and Lhachi Selden explore the construction of a multidimensional wellbeing index (MWI) for 144 countries using data from the Gallup World Poll, with the aim of examin...
Nancy Birdsall explains on a recent episode of VoxDevTalks #economics #history #japan
Wealth inequality is central to debates about living standards, opportunity and fairness in the UK. But how unequal is wealth in Britain, how has this changed over time, and what role should the ta...
What makes a job “good”? Pay matters, but it is not the whole story. Career progression, job security, flexibility, autonomy, working conditions and non-wage benefits can all shape people’s quality...
Speakers: Vivien Fisch-Romito and Joel Millward-Hopkins, University of Lausanne
Moderator: Frauke Wiese, Europa-Universität Flensburg
The idea that everyone should have access to a sufficient, mi...
This seminar proposes the construction of a ‘Welly’ Index for Argentina as a holistic alternative to traditional development metrics. Using data from the National Nutrition and Health Survey (ENNyS...
The welfare of nations:
How does social security differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern ...
...ang (ETH Zurich) presents "Coase Meets Negishi: A Property Rights Rationale for Welfare Weights in Climate Economics"
Clare Balboni (London School of Economics and Political Science, CEPR) presents "Weathering Poverty".
Supporting households with care responsibilities is not just a social imperative but also a driver of macroeconomic growth.
Winning on affordability
"Winning" on affordability means raising wages, putting more money in everyday people's pockets, ending profit-driven healthcare, ending unjust wars, and ceasing policies that cater to the interest...
“It’s not pure altruism, but it’s not pure selfishness either,” says Sebastian Mallaby, CFR senior fellow and co-host of The Spillover podcast.
Watch or listen to the latest episode of The Spillov...
In today's episode, Ken talks with Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern (D) to discuss the $200 billion cut to SNAP benefits and the upcoming farm bill fight. McGovern dismantles common myths about food...
In this episode of Economics Unpacked, we explore the evidence showing how school meals cut dropouts, boost learning, and deliver huge long-term returns.
Joana Naritomi’s research on Bolsa Família in Brazil shows that giving cash to poor families can create jobs, stimulate local economies, and even benefit those who never receive a payment.
#brazil...