Development aid: between solidarity and self-interest

Dialogues économiques
Over the last few decades, the amount of money given in development aid has increased considerably in recent decades, from 86 billion constant US dollars in 2002 to 223 billion in 2023. However, challenges associated with development persist, raising the question of aid effectiveness. Is it the size of the budgets allocated that is lacking, or is it the way in which this aid is spent? Economist Nathalie Ferrière explores the issue.
January 08th 2025

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Phone Scams: Can We Outsmart the Fraudsters?

Have you ever hesitated when confronted with a text message reminding you to pay an unpaid bill? Or received a message claiming to be from your bank, urging you to update your personal information? Looking at the case of Kenya, economists Elif Kubilay, Eva Raiber, Lisa Spantig, Jana Cahlíková, and Lucy Kaaria examined the ability of individuals to detect fraud attempts.
February 04th 2025
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L’économie peut-elle sauver le climat ?

Only in French |In this book, Fanny Henriet (CNRS/AMSE) invites us to consider our economic system and the climate emergency, while exploring the various possible solutions.
February 04th 2025
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What is the impact of ambient air pollution on health? And what is the economic impact?

Only in French | A study published by Santé publique France, conducted in collaboration with Olivier Chanel (CNRS/AMSE) on the economic aspect, estimates for the first time the impact of exposure to ambient air pollution on the occurrence of chronic diseases, in France and in the regions.
January 29th 2025