A series of academic studies suggest that the wealthy are, to put it bluntly, selfish jerks. It's an easy narrative to swallow — but is it true? A trio of economists set out to test the theory. All it took was a Dutch postal worker's uniform, some envelopes stuffed with cash, and a slight sense of the absurd.
Mar 4
The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)
Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and Jack Farchy help us shine a light on the shadowy realm of c ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2020
La pauvreté est-elle un problème pour l’économie ?
Lutter contre la pauvreté, qui risque d’imploser avec la crise du coronavirus, est un choix politique mais également une question de modèle économique. Dans le treizième épisode du podcast 'Les Éclaireurs', Matthieu Belliard prend le temps d’interroger l'économiste Elise Huillery ... Show More
24 m
Jun 2023
Why This Economist Wants to Give Every Poor Child $50,000
<p>“Wealth is the paramount indicator of economic prosperity and well-being,” says the economist Darrick Hamilton. He’s right. Policy analysis tends to focus on income, but it is wealth that often determines whether we can send our kids to college, pay for an illness, quit a job, ... Show More
52m 54s