- The Drift Toward Oligarchy: In Paul Krugman’s new book, the economist explains how and why we’re headed in that direction—which makes for a stirring and eye-opening read. https://progressive.org/dispatches/the-drift-toward-oligarchy-krugman-whitney-200129/ 16 comments politics
- An economist ran an experiment where they paid poor kids to read books, do homework, and show up on time. Despite critics claims they'd misspend the money, the kids' performance dramatically improved and they spent the money on food and basic needs. https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/education/experiment-pay-students-to-tackle-learning-loss/ 176 comments upliftingnews