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Edmund S. Phelps

Edmund S. Phelps

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Edmund S. Phelps, the 2006 Nobel laureate in economics and Director of the Center on Capitalism and Society at Columbia University, is author of Mass Flourishing and co-author of Dynamism.

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  1. Recovering Prosperity
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    Recovering Prosperity

    Sep 28, 2021 Edmund S. Phelps & Mohammad A. Salhut argue that the key to success is to nurture the values that drive innovation.

  2. An Interview with Edmund S. Phelps
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    An Interview with Edmund S. Phelps

    May 4, 2021 Edmund S. Phelps identifies thinkers who led economics astray, assesses China’s innovative capacity, and shows why employment subsidies would do far more good than a universal basic income.

  3. The Economic Case for Biden
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    The Economic Case for Biden

    Sep 21, 2020 Edmund S. Phelps explains why the Democratic ticket is better not just for American democracy but also for the US economy.

  4. Poverty as Injustice
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    Poverty as Injustice

    Aug 28, 2020 Edmund S. Phelps considers how Western societies can strike a balance between social support and economic growth.

  5. The Robot Question
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    The Robot Question

    Aug 6, 2020 Edmund S. Phelps considers the effects of automation and artificial intelligence from the perspective of welfare economics.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

     offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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