Econ extra credit

Nobel economist Robert Shiller discusses the power of narratives during a pandemic.

Turns out it's much more akin to printing money than it is to borrowing.

"For those businesses that are getting so much help from the government, part of that should be used to help the debtors," said Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz.

One economist believes hope of avoiding a COVID-19 economic depression lies in full forgiveness of personal debts.

Dan Mendelson, founder of healthcare advisory consultancy Avalere Health, argues that healthcare is a legitimate public good in times of pandemics.

Equality abounded on the open sea.

Boston College professor Juliet Schor explains why the U.S. has never had anything close to a 15-hour workweek.

We're working more than we really need to.

Ignorance can be used for fair and just decision making.