Financial stress is widely believed to cause health problems. However, policies seeking to relieve financial stress by limiting debt levels…
The race is on to save Europe – Ken Rogoff explains the global consequences if debt problems aren't fixed. Kenneth Rogoff, November 30,…
Is our Economy's Financial Sector Worth What it Costs Us? Benjamin Friedman, November 11, 2011, Opinion. “In 1867, when the American…
The Challenge of Urban Policy. Edward Glaeser, November 1, 2011, Paper. "Urbanization almost invariably accompanies development, and the…
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Predicting Financial Distress and the Performance of Distressed Stocks. John Y. Campbell, November 2011, Paper. "The authors examine…
Addressing Catastrophic Risks: Disparate Anatomies Require Tailored Therapies. Richard Zeckhauser, November 1, 2011, Paper. "…
EconomicDynamics Interviews Gita Gopinath on Sovereign Default. Gita Gopinath, November 2011, Opinion. "The interaction…
It is striking how often countries that are
rich with oil, minerals or fertile land have
failed to grow more rapidly than those without.…
Do Powerful Politicians Cause Corporate Downsizing. Lauren Cohen, Joshua Coval, Christopher J. Malloy, October 7, 2011, Paper. "…
Book abstract: Countries with an abundance of natural resources, many of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, often show a record of relatively…