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The purpose of this section is to discuss social issues. We aim at both identifying the questions of interest and discussing solutions using the economic tookit.
Inequality
Inequality
Inequality is a source of discussion, often a source of concern. Yet, inequality is taking different forms in different countries, shaped by political institutions, culture and our (psychological) ability to tolerate inequality. This section reviews facts, current debates and fundamental research about the inequality.
Inequality.pptxInequality in the world
Inequality in the world
Inequality and climate.pptxInequality and climate change
Inequality and climate change
InequalityUS.pdfCase study 1: the US
Case study 1: the US
Inequality in India.pdfCase study 2: India
Case study 2: India
InequalityFr.pdfCase study 3: France
Case study 3: France
Further readings
How Discrimination Contributes to Educational Disparities? Read here.
What is the impact of the Head Start Program? Read here.
How does poverty influence child development and life outcomes? Read here.
How can education help reduce inequality? Read here.
Inequality in the US: the lost American dream. Read here.
The development of tolerance to inequality through childhood and adolescence. Read here.
Sustainability
Sustainability
This project investigates climate change, its causes, its consequences and how we can apply economic theory to meet the needs of our generation without compromising the needs of future generations.
Climate change.pptxClimate Change
Climate Change
Pollution.pptxPollution
Pollution
chemistry_air_pollution.pdfChemistry of air pollution (info from Scottish EPA)
Chemistry of air pollution (info from Scottish EPA)
Carbon Pricing.pptxCarbon pricing
Carbon pricing
Anthropocene.pdfThe Anthropocene
The Anthropocene
Further readings
For an introduction to ecology, Check the "Ecology" chapter in the Biology section
Health
Health
This project investigates issues around health.
adherence.pptxTreatment adherence
Treatment adherence
Further readings
Breat cancer, risk beliefs and information avoidance: a significant fraction of women chose not to learn about their risks, resulting in late screening and higher risk of death. This report delves into the existing literature to identify the primary factors associated with information avoidance and belief inaccuracy
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