He might be the poster boy for free-market economics, but that distorts what Adam Smith really thought The invisible hand was invoked not to draw attention to the problem of state intervention, but of state capture Smith argued, ordinary people were forced to accept inflated prices for shoddy goods, and their employment was at the mercy of […]
Tapping into what matters: Relational Values and Policy mixes for sustainability
CACOR cordially invites you to a Presentation and Round Table Debate About the session This is a presentation given by Professor Kai Chan and a workshop session run by the Values Committee. Kai Chan is a professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. Kai is an interdisciplinary, […]
Norwegians can snoop and find out what anyone else in the country earns
Transparency can strength democracy and reduce economic inequality. More important though is helping to establish trust of institutions. Imagine if you could find out how much your boss, colleagues, and friends were making at the click of a mouse. If you lived in Norway you could. Its citizens have been able to go online […]
