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09 October 2020
Branko Milanovic argues that, in some cases, literature can help shed light on how inequality was historically understood and felt. Can we use literature to learn more about…
09 October 2020
Dr Deanna Davy examines the situation of vulnerable migrants and victims of modern slavery during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is part of a forthcoming Global Policy e-book on…
07 October 2020
C. J. Polychroniou on why a Global Green New Deal Project is the only way to address climate change. The position of the Academies of Science from more than 80 countries and…
02 October 2020
Branko Milanovic on the intersection of inequality and the pandemic. Inequality is by definition multifaceted. Not only is there a difference between income and wealth inequality…
30 September 2020
This is part of PERI's economist interview series, hosted by C.J. Polychroniou. C.J. Polychroniou: You studied economics in India. What drew you into this field of study? Did…
29 September 2020
There is an urgent need for convincing narratives, backed by data and grounded in fact, that can show people why multilateralism is worth preserving. Multilateral institutions…
23 September 2020
This is part of PERI's economist interview series, hosted by C.J. Polychroniou. C.J. Polychroniou: You studied economics and history at the University of Ghana. Why economics…
22 September 2020
Many of GP’s contributors have been writing about the pandemic as part of their scholarly work. We were also curious about their personal experiences and thoughts amidst these…
18 September 2020
Scott Montgomery with a personal perspective on the unusually devastating fires displacing people and destroying property along the West Coast of the United States…
16 September 2020
This is part of PERI's economist interview series, hosted by C.J. Polychroniou. C.J. Polychroniou: You studied International Relations in Germany, at the Technische…