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At the crossroads of science and society, the Public Outreach unit of the Aix-Marseille School of Economics is committed to sharing economic science with non-specialist audiences, with the aim of shedding light on societal issues and contributing to collective thinking.

Launch of the Triple Accounting Chair

Only in French - Press review on the Triple Accounting Chair, launched on September 9 by AMSE, Goodwill-management, and the Louis Bachelier Institute.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

The 2026 budget: “If this continues, we will face a situation similar to that in Greece.”

Only in French - Interview with Alain Venditti (CNRS/AMSE) published on the website of the newspaper La Provence.
JULY 14, 2025
JULY 14, 2025

How sovereign wealth funds are reshaping the global economy?

Only in French - Interview with Christelle Lecourt (AMU, AMSE) and Sébastien Jean (CNAM, Ifri) in a video by Les Echos.
JULY 2, 2025
JULY 2, 2025
JULY 15, 2025
JULY 15, 2025

The making of a supply shock: Tariff propagation via domestic production networks

A column by Anastasiia Antonova (AMSE), Luis Huxel (University Of Tuebingen), Mykhailo Matvieiev (AMSE) and Gernot Müller (University Of Tübingen) published in VoxEU.
JULY 8, 2025
JULY 8, 2025

Economists and historians: a love-hate relationship

Only in French - An article by Alain Trannoy (EHESS, AMSE) published in The Conversation.fr
JULY 9, 2025
JULY 9, 2025

Carbon footprint: Not all barrels of oil are equal, and this matters for the energy transition

Only in French - An article by Renaud Coulomb (Mines Paris - PSL), Fanny Henriet (CNRS, AMSE), and Léo Reitzmann (PSE) published in The Conversation.
JUNE 29, 2025
JUNE 29, 2025

In Peru, small-scale farmers struggle with the impacts of climate change

Droughts, heat waves, or extreme rainfall, the Andean and tropical regions are among the first to be affected by the uncertainties of climate change. In the face of increasingly unpredictable weather conditions, Peruvian agriculture is under pressure. A team of economists is using new data to measure the impact of these weather shocks and its negative consequences on Peruvian agricultural production.
JUNE 24, 2025
JUNE 24, 2025

Part-time work slows the narrowing of France’s lifetime gender earnings gap

A column by Bertrand Garbinti (ENSAE/CREST) Cecilia García-Peñalosa (CNRS/EHESS/AMSE) Vladimir Pecheu (PSE, IPP) and Frederique Savignac (Banque de France)
JUNE 23, 2025
JUNE 23, 2025

Financing the ecological transition through public debt is possible

Only in French - An article by Mouez Fodha (Université Paris 1 / PSE), Marion Davin (Université de Montpellier / CEE-M), Thomas Seegmuller (CNRS/AMSE) paru dans The Conversation.
JUNE 10, 2025
JUNE 10, 2025

Protectionism and growth: a question of equilibrium(s)

Protectionism is a hotly debated topic on the international stage. Often framed as a response to the economic disruptions of globalisation, this policy approach seeks to strengthen domestic industries against foreign competition. However, a recent study by economic researchers suggests that its impact on economic growth and stability is more complex, especially in emerging markets.
MAY 27, 2025
MAY 27, 2025

Climate: the richest people are warming the planet for the rest of us

Fanny Henriet (CNRS/AMSE) provides her insights on the public radio station France Culture.
MAY 22, 2025
MAY 22, 2025

Towards universal health coverage in sub-Saharan Africa: the paradox of mutual health insurance in Senegal

Only in French - An article by Marwân-al-Qays Bousmah (Ined) et Bruno Ventelou (CNRS/AMSE) published in The Conversation.fr
MAY 13, 2025
MAY 13, 2025

Our Experiences Shape Our Future Choices

We make choices every day. But are our preferences fixed, or do they evolve as we experience new things? This question is explored in a recent study by economic researchers.
APRIL 29, 2025
APRIL 29, 2025
APRIL 20, 2025
APRIL 20, 2025

Who should benefit from official development assistance?

Only in French | Nathalie Ferrière (Science Po Aix/AMSE) took part in the ‘Entendez-vous l'éco’ programme on France Culture on official development assistance.
APRIL 3, 2025
APRIL 3, 2025

What Should Be Done About the Oil Giants? A Debate Between Marie Toussaint, Fanny Henriet, and Maxime Combes

Only in French | A debate between Marie Toussaint (Member of the European Parliament), Fanny Henriet (CNRS/AMSE), Maxime Combes (ATTAC France) published by Alternatives Economiques
APRIL 27, 2025
APRIL 27, 2025

Easing the burden on pension systems by investing in health

Pension systems worldwide are facing increasing strain due to rising life expectancy and improved health. A team of economists has proposed an innovative pension model linked to the health of the population, which could ease the burden on public finances.
APRIL 1, 2025
APRIL 1, 2025

When stress enhances cognitive abilities

Stress is often perceived as a hindrance, but a study by economists suggests that, in certain cases, it can actually boost performance. Students exposed to stressful topics—such as unemployment or the mental health consequences of the pandemic—respond by sharpening their focus and improving their performance.
MARCH 18, 2025
MARCH 18, 2025