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An online media outlet dedicated to making economics accessible, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the general public. Dialogues économiques publishes articles, video interviews, and infographics, twice a month, providing information on a wide range of topics addressed by economic research. Available in both French and English, the content may be reproduced in its entirety, provided the authors and the source Dialogues économiques are credited (CC BY-NC-ND). Readers can subscribe to receive each new publication directly in their inbox.

Why do wages resist crises?

Even when the economy falters, wages hold up – and it's no accident. This is what a recent study conducted by a team of economists shows, revealing a key factor: employees' discretion.
APRIL 14, 2026
APRIL 14, 2026

The 'Dialogues économiques' magazine No. 6 is online

This issue compiles the 'Dialogues économiques' articles published in 2025.
JULY 8, 2026
JULY 8, 2026

"Us" Against "Them": Ethnicity in Conflict

Whilst war fractures societies, it can bring about reinforced bonds within the communities it targets. By analysing ethnic conflicts across 36 African countries between 2002 and 2015, economist Matteo Sestito offers an original perspective on the mechanisms that forge identities and strengthen cohesion within the communities it strikes.
JULY 8, 2026
JULY 8, 2026

Trump’s Trade War: Protecting America or Undermining It?

Since 2018, the Trump administration has been waging a trade war through successive hikes in customs duties. Has this policy protected the American economy? Researchers argue that, by fuelling uncertainty, it may in fact be producing the opposite effect.
JUNE 16, 2026
JUNE 16, 2026

When Cancer Doesn’t Stop People From Smoking

Why do some people keep smoking, even when a loved one has become seriously ill because of tobacco? A study based on 200,000 people in France shows that these “family shocks” have very little impact on behaviour. The findings raise questions about the effectiveness of prevention policies.
MAY 27, 2026
MAY 27, 2026

Love Before Tinder

A million matrimonial ads from the past reveal changes in the criteria for love over the twentieth century, and hint at deeper transformations in societies themselves.
MAY 5, 2026
MAY 5, 2026

Focus | Elections Beyond Politics

The outcome of an election does not depend only on the programs and the candidates. The voting system and the strategies of those involved also play a role. Three insights from economics to help better understand some of these mechanisms.
MARCH 11, 2026
MARCH 11, 2026

When Lobbying Actually Serves the Public Interest

Often accused of dragging environmental policy downward, lobbying can, under certain conditions, have the opposite effect. Recent research shows that it can sometimes push governments to adopt more ambitious policies.
MARCH 25, 2026
MARCH 25, 2026

The Dividends of Justice

Is a wealthy country necessarily a just one? Or must justice come first if prosperity is to follow? Long confined to the realm of moral or institutional debate, this question is now being treated as a fully-fledged economic issue. A recent study by economists shows that justice does more than settle disputes — it also fuels growth.
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
FEBRUARY 18, 2026

Funding public research to spur private innovation?

Public research is often portrayed as a quest for knowledge, while corporate R&D is seen as being driven by market forces. But is this opposition really justified? In a recent study, four economists reveal how a major investment in public laboratories can influence innovation spending across the French industrial sector.
JANUARY 28, 2026
JANUARY 28, 2026