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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.

Only in French | Interview of Alain Trannoy (EHESS/AMSE) for La Provence.

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.

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

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.

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.

What is the history of women's place in the workforce? By exploring the unpaid work carried out by women over the last 150 years in the United States, economists Barbara Petrongolo, Claudia Olivetti and Rachel Ngai reveal the often underestimated importance of their role.

Only in French - An article by Marc Sangnier (amU/AMSE) published in The Conversation.

Who shapes our daily choices? Society, friends, family, colleagues, or neighbours? A team of economists examined how social interactions influence our decisions and what this means for public policy.

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.

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.

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.

Only in French | The book by economist Alain Trannoy (EHESS/AMSE) and historian Arundhati Virmani (EHESS) rounds off the work of an EHESS seminar, exploring what makes the relationship between the two disciplines so difficult.

In French only | An article by Marc Sangnier (amU / AMSE) published in The Conversation.

Only in French | In this book, Alain Trannoy (EHESS / AMSE) and Arundhati Virmani (EHESS) create a dialogue between history and economics. In addition to encouraging interaction between these two fields, the book provide insights into current issues, from the history of women's labor, or colonization, to the rise of scientific thought.

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.

Only in fresh | In this book, economists, including Fanny Henriet (CNRS/AMSE) and Quentin Lippman (AMU/AMSE), unravel the reasons behind the crises and, above all, outline the prospects for better democratic functioning at all levels of society and institutions: in their view, this is the key to meeting the challenges of the century.

Could rising property prices help create a fairer society? Following in a long tradition of economic thinking, Alain Trannoy and Etienne Wasmer suggest restructuring French taxation around property: land value assets, rather than capital or labour.

Tools often used around the world to measure inequality, such as the Gini index, can act in unexpected ways in certain situations. This is highlighted by economists F. A. Cowell and E. Flachaire.

A column by Lorenzo Rotunno (AMU, AMSE, on secondment to the IMF) and Michele Ruta (IMF)