Economist
We have the technology to work less and live better, but we don’t want to
In 1930, a year into the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes sat down to write about the economic possibilities of his grandchildren. Despite widespread gloom, as the global economic order fell to its knees, the British economist remained upbeat, saying that the “prevailing world depression…blind[s] us to what is going on under the surface”. In …
World’s most livable cities for 2019, via the Economist Intelligence Unit
(CNN) — It’s long been known for its grandiose architecture, lashings of green spaces and traditional coffee shops — and now Vienna is building itself a reputation for something even more covetable. The Austrian capital has been ranked the world’s most livable city for the second year running, topping the table with almost perfect scores …
Trump Taps Health Care Expert Tomas Philipson As Acting Top Economist : NPR
President Trump has named Tomas Philipson as acting chair of his Council of Economic Advisers. Philipson, who is already a member of the council, is a University of Chicago professor who specializes in the economics of health care. He previously served as a top economist at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for …
