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Economics

Nobody Knows the Real Price of a Forest—and That’s a Problem

A Cambridge economist discusses wealth, health, and disaster.

April 17, 2015

Yes, You’re Irrational, and Yes, That’s OK

The insight that will save you from being manipulated.

October 31, 2014

How To Price a Forest, and Other Economics Problems

A Cambridge economist discusses wealth, health, and disaster.

July 2, 2014

One Percenters Control Online Reviews

Contrary to appearances, online reviews reflect the opinions of the few.

April 7, 2014

Drowning in Light

Technology has fed our addiction to light, and might help us end it.

February 28, 2014

How to Negotiate Like—or Against—a Pirate

The full annual economic cost of naval piracy globally is estimated to be about $1.5 billion.

February 10, 2014

Have Money, Won’t Travel

Why do investors prefer to put their money to work at home?

December 12, 2013

Fame is Fortune in Sino-science

In China, famous science pays like nowhere else.

September 16, 2013